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What We Believe
About the Bible
The Bible is the inspired word of God and therefore our final
authority for faith and Christian living.
About Our World
That the universe is the purposeful creation of a personal,
loving, almighty God. That all human beings are made in the
image of the Creator and are of infinite worth. That our world
is under the sway of sin as a result of human rebellion against
God, so that suffering, death and separation from God are the
experience of humankind. That without the intervention of God’s
grace, this will be the eternal state of all persons.
About God
That God is infinite and the Creator of all things, who exists
eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These
three (the Trinity) are one in essence but distinct in person.
God the Father is the first person of the Trinity and the source
of all that God is and does. He is the Sovereign of all.
About Jesus Christ
That Jesus Christ is the incarnate Son of God, and through His
virgin birth, sinless life, sacrificial death on the Cross, and
glorious resurrection and ascension, graciously offers new life
to all who receive Him as Lord by faith. He will return to
this world, bring and end to history as we know it, inaugurate
the final judgment, and welcome believers into His eternal
kingdom.
About the Holy Spirit
That the Holy Spirit, indwelling believers, gives them a desire
and an ability to follow biblical standards of conduct in their
personal lives and society.
About the Christian Life
That the follower of Christ is to live out his faith in the
community of believers demonstrating a life of worship,
communion, prayer and service to others. That he should love
God with his entire heart, soul, mind and strength, and reflect
that devotion in both the church and society.
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