What I Believe...

The Bible

I BELIEVE that the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inerrant word of God, written by men but inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Bible contains the entire doctrinal belief of the Christian and is closed from the addition of any new doctrines. The Bible is useful to believers for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.

God

I BELIEVE in the one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons- the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and that He created the heavens and the earth, and all living things.

Jesus

I BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. I believe in his sinless life, miracles and teachings-His atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, and his visible second return to earth which is still to come.

Holy Spirit

I BELIEVE in the deity of the Holy Spirit, distinct from the Father and Son, and possessing all of the divine attributes. He came forth from the Father  and exalts Christ, convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and regenerates, sanctifies, and empowers all who believe in Jesus Christ for ministry. He is our Helper, Teacher, Comforter, and Guide.

Salvation

I BELIEVE that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. It is a free gift of God apart from works.

Man

I BELIEVE that God created man and woman in His image. Yet the whole human race fell in the fall of the first Adam and was separated from God. Only through faith, trusting in Christ alone for salvation, which was made possible by His death on the cross and resurrection, are we reconciled back to God.

The Church

I BELIEVE the Church is the one universal body of Christ, comprising of everyone everywhere who has believed in Jesus Christ. The Church finds her expression in local congregations through the faithful preaching of the Word, prayer, and worship. There, believers are edified through discipleship, the administering of the sacraments, and fellowship with each other.