STATEMENT OF FAITH

God

In the one God, creator and sustainer of all things, infinite in love, perfect in judgments and unchanging in mercy. God exists eternally in three persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ

Jesus is God's eternal Son. He was born of a virgin, suffered on the cross for the sins of ALL humankind, died and rose from the dead on the 3rd day. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we can be forgiven of our sins and reconciled with God. Jesus now sits at the right hand of the Father where He intercedes (talks to) God for us.

Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit is God present and active in the world. The Holy Spirit was given to the church in His fullness at Pentecost. By the Spirit, Christ lives in His church, the gospel is proclaimed and the kingdom of God is manifested in the world.

Bible

We believe in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testament, to be the inspired Word of God. The Bible is without error in the original writings and it shows the complete revelation of His Will for the salvation of humankind. It is the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life -- then, now, and forever.

Humankind

We believe that humankind was created in the image of God. This image was marred in every part by Adam and Eve's original sin and disobedience. We need a right relationship with God and cannot do so on our own because of the sin that separates us from God.

Justification

We believe the shed blood of Jesus Christ on the cross and His resurrection from the dead provide the only ground for justification (makes right), and salvation (deliverance from the penalty of sin) for all who believe. Only those who receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become children of God.

Entire Sanctification

We believe God calls us, in a moment of full surrender, to have whole-hearted love for God and others. This does not make believers faultless nor prevent the possibility of falling into sin. You must live daily by faith in the forgiveness and cleansing provided to you by Jesus Christ.

Assurance

God assures believers that they are children of God.

The Church

We believe the church is the people of God composed of all who believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The church is Christ's body; it is visible in the world wherever believers, in obedience of faith, hear the Word, receive the sacraments, and live as disciples.

Return of Jesus Christ

We believe in the personal return of Jesus Christ (2nd coming), in the bodily resurrection of all persons, in final judgment, and in eternal reward and punishment at the final judgment.

God's Ultimate Victory

We believe in God's ultimate victory over Satan and all evil. We believe in the establishment of His perfect kingdom, in a new heaven, and a new earth.