What We Believe

 

1. One God exists and expresses Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

2. God inspired people to write the Bible (His Word), revealing His plan and His love for us.

3. God created us all in His image and continually purses a love relationship with us.

4. Through the decision of one man (Adam) death entered the world, separating us from God. Since then, we're all born separate from God.

5. Through the sacrificial death and resurrection of one perfect man (Jesus, God-the-Son) we can re-connect with God.

6. Through belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and savior we can be forgiven of all our wrongs and to spend eternity with God. The choice is ours.

7. If we accept this gift of grace from God, He lives in us (spiritually), empowering us to live, love and help others know Him.

8. The Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.

9. Everyone who has accepted God's gift of grace (7) is a child of God and part of our family, regardless of their denomination, church affiliation (or none), race, nation or gender.

10. Diversity in interpreting God's Word in non-essentials is an opportunity for acceptance, learning and growth, not conflict and dissention.

11. Everyone who has not accepted God's gift (7) is still loved by God (2,3,5), and therefore, by God's children. God's children are like Him in the World.

12. Our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.