Below you will find our 8 essential beliefs.  We understand there are many other beliefs and doctrines to hold to, but as a nondenominational church, we consider those to be ongoing discussions we have with each other as we strive to maintain Unity in Christ. 

We invite you at any time to email or sit and chat over coffee with us to help you understand us better.  It would be a pleasure!

 

Bible

The Bible is God’s Word to us.  It was written by human authors, under the supernatural inspiration of the Holy Spirit.  It is the supreme source of truth for Christian belief and living.  Because it is inspired by God, the Bible (original autographs) is our foundation of truth without any mixture of error.

2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

God

God is the Creator and Ruler of All Things seen and unseen.  He is eternal, with no beginning or end.  He has always existed in the form of three “persons.” We know these three as; The Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit.  These three are co-equal and distinct while eternally existing as only One God

Genesis 1:1,26,27, Deuteronomy 6:4, Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Jesus

Jesus is The Son of God. But He is also referenced in Scripture as The Word. He is co-equal with the Father.  Jesus was born of a virgin and lived a sinless life.  He offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. Jesus then ascended to Heaven’s glory where He is seated at the right hand of God the Father interceding on our behalf. Jesus promised he would return for His bride, The Church. “There is salvation in noone else, for there is no other Name under heaven, given among men by which we must be saved.”

Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Acts 4:12, Hebrews 4:14,15; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God.  He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ.  He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.  He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, spiritual gifts as well as guidance in doing what is right.  Christians should seek to live according to His leading daily.

2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 2:1

Mankind

Mankind/People are made in the spiritual image of God, which means every person is important.  We are the supreme object of God’s creation.  However, all people, even morally good people, are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God; The Bible calls this – Sin.  This attitude leaves us separated from God. But even in our sin, God offers us the Free Gift of Salvation.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2, Ephesians 5:1

Salvation

Salvation is God’s free gift to us.  We can never make up for our sin through self-improvement or good works.  Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as the “once for all” atoning sacrifice, can anyone be saved from the penalty of sin.  When we turn from our self-ruled life and surrender out life to Jesus in faith, we are saved.  Eternal life with God begins the moment we surrender our life to Jesus Christ by faith.

Mark 1:15; John 1:12, 14:6; Romans 5:1, 6:8-10 & 23, 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; , 1 John 5:13

The Church

The Church: We believe in the Universal Church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all true believers are members. We believe in the local church, which is a community of believers in Jesus Christ We are a Local Church Family who GATHER for worship and fellowship, to GROW together in our Faith and knowledge in order to fulfill God’s commission to GO to the Lost world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:27; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 4:4

Eternity

People were created to exist eternally.  We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation.  Those who reject Jesus will be eternally separated from God in The Lake of Fire.  Those who receive salvation through faith will spend eternity with Him in the new Heaven and the new earth.  The New Heaven, The New Earth and The Lake of Fire are real places of eternal existence.

John 3:16; 1 John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46