We Believe...
...in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
The Holy Trinity is made up of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. All are equally omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, eternal, and unchanging, but each member has their unique functions.
a. The Father – Referenced by Jesus – John 16:25-28
b. The Son (Jesus of Nazareth)
i. Came from the Father – John 16:28
ii. Was in the beginning, known as the Word – John 1:1-2
iii. Took on flesh – John 1:14
c. Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit) – Given to the Saints (Christians) at Pentecost – Acts 2:1-4
...faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven.
Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father and where He dwells, Heaven. – John 14:6
Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ will be saved from the wages of sin, death, and will have eternal life with Him and the rest of the Holy Trinity in Heaven. It is through this belief, faith, that one receives the free gift of eternal life. It is not by any works of one’s own.
a. Wages of sin is death – Romans 6:23a
b. Anyone who believes… – John 3:16
c. Free gift of eternal life – Romans 6:23b
...in the virgin birth.
Jesus Christ was born of the virgin Mary. Lived a sinless life. Died on the cross for our sins, and rose from the dead and is alive today having ascended to the right hand of God the Father.
a. Virgin Birth – Matthew 1:18-25
b. Jesus’ sinless life – 1 John 3:5
c. Died on the cross for our sins – Romans 4:25
d. Jesus rose from the dead – Matthew 28:6
e. Ascended into Heaven – 1 Peter 3:23
...sin has separated us from God.
We believe that all have sinned and have been separated from God. – Romans 3:23
...Jesus restored us to God.
Jesus came for the sick, those who needed a savior to save them from their sin, calling them to repentance. Thus we welcome anyone into our church, regardless of their past or present that they may come and learn about this Savior and follow Him. As such our church is open to all, but not affirming the lifestyles of sin as described in the Bible.
a. Jesus came for the sick to call sinners to repentance – Luke 5:31
b. Open but not affirming – Romans 12:2
...the full authority of the Bible as the Word of God.
We believe in the full authoritativeness of the Bible, both Old and New Testaments as the inspired Word of God given through the pens of chosen men, inerrant in the original writings, complete as the revelation of God’s will for salvation, and supreme and final authority in faith and life. Given in a straightforward and simplistic form. Thus, it is the Bible, the Bible, and nothing but the Bible as our precept today recognizing our precept from our founding, “We will have no book but the Bible; no plea but the Gospel; no name but the Devine; no ordinances but the Christ’s, no creed but Christ.”
a. Both Old and New Testaments – Matthew 5:18
b. Inspired by God – 2 Timothy 3:16
c. Complete – Revelation 22:18-19
...in the ordinances of service, communion, baptism, and holy matrimony between one man and woman.
We believe in the Holy ordinances of Foot Washing, recognizing that this is pertaining to serving one another, Baptism, Communion, and Marriage.
a. Foot Washing (serving one another) – John 13:14
b. Baptism – Acts 2:38-39
c. Communion (The Lord’s Table) – As often as we come together – 1 Corinthians 11:20-26
d. Marriage (one man and one woman) – Genesis 2:22-24
...in the unity of the Church and Open Communion.
We believe in the unity of all Christians regardless of denomination. Every believer is welcomed to worship, fellowship, learn of the Lord, and partake of the Lord’s Table with us. – John 17:20-21
...all we have is a blessing.
We believe that all we have is a blessing, a gift from God who is beyond our understanding, so we are thankful for Jesus Christ.
a. Blessings from God – 1 Chronicles 29:13-14, James 1:17
b. God is beyond our understanding – Isaiah 55:8-9
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
Micah 6:8 - He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.