Statement of Beliefs

We believe there is one true God, eternally existing in three persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- each of whom possesses equally all the attributes of Deity and the characteristics of personality.

We believe Jesus Christ is the “way and the truth and the life” and the only path to salvation as stated in John 14:6 "I the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”, and Acts 4:12, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

We believe Jesus Christ lived a sinless life and voluntarily atoned for the sins of men by dying on the cross as their substitute, thus satisfying divine justice and accomplishing salvation for all who trust in Him alone. He rose from the dead in the same body, though glorified, in which He lived and died. He ascended bodily into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God the Father, where He, the only mediator between God and man, continually makes intercession for His own.

We believe that “If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8

We believe in the confession of sin. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

We believe in the redeeming power of Jesus Christ and in His faithfulness to save even the “worst”. “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” 1 Timothy 1:15

We believe in the sanctity of all the scripture. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16

We believe that every believer in Christ is the “temple of the Holy Spirit” and the Holy Spirit dwells within every believer. “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;” 1 Corinthians 6:19

We believe we have been “baptized by one Spirit into one body” and recognize the value and equality of all members of the body of Christ. We believe that we are “all one in Christ Jesus.” We believe in supporting the unity of all believers regardless of denominational, economic, or ethnic diversities. “For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.” 1 Corinthians 12:13 “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.” Galatians 3:29

We believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit as mentioned in the Word of the Lord. “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. “There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” Romans 12:6-8

We believe that “our citizenship is in heaven and we eagerly await a Savior from there the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables Him to bring everything under His control, will transform our lowly bodies so they will be like His glorious body.” Philippians 3:21 “And so shall we forever be with the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Jesus Christ will come again to the earth -- personally, visibly and bodily -- to consummate history and the eternal plan of God. Until then, we believe we are to strive to “live holy and Godly lives as we look forward to the day of God.” 2 Peter 3:11,12

We believe in the Great Commission, that the Lord Jesus Christ has commanded all believers to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world and to disciple men of every nation. Matthew 28:16-20