What We Believe
Our beliefs are grounded in the truth of Scripture and shape how we worship, grow, and live as followers of Jesus Christ. While we are a non-denominational church, we hold firmly to the historic Christian faith as revealed in God’s Word. Doctrine is very important. Not for argument’s sake, but because truth leads to freedom and faithful living flows from right belief.
We believe the Bible—the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments—is the inspired, infallible, and final authority for faith and life. Scripture is complete, sufficient, and without error in the original manuscripts. It stands above tradition, culture, and human opinion, and Scripture interprets Scripture. Every teaching and practice of the church must align with God’s Word.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; Isaiah 40:8; Revelation 22:18–19; Acts 17:11
We believe in one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God is one in essence and three in person, perfect in holiness, love, justice, mercy, power, and truth. He is worthy of worship and fully sufficient for salvation, sanctification, and strength.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 4:24; 1 John 5:7–8
God the Father is the Creator and sovereign ruler over all things. He lovingly draws people to Himself, sent His Son for our salvation, and adopts believers as His children. He provides, disciplines, and works all things according to His perfect will for those who trust in Christ.
Genesis 1:1; Psalm 115:3; Galatians 4:6; Romans 8:15–17; Hebrews 12:5–11; John 3:16; John 6:44; Ephesians 1:3–6; Ephesians 1:13–14
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man—the eternal Son of God and the only mediator between God and humanity. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice for sin, rose bodily from the dead, ascended to heaven, and will return in power and glory. Salvation is found in Christ alone through His finished work on the cross.
John 1:1, 14; Luke 1:35; 1 Timothy 2:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 4:12
The Holy Spirit is God, actively working in the world and in the lives of believers. He convicts of sin, gives new life, indwells believers, produces spiritual fruit, and empowers the church for witness, worship, and obedience. His ministry is to glorify Christ, not Himself.
Acts 1:8; John 3:5–6; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Galatians 5:22–23; 1 Corinthians 12:4–7
Angels are created spiritual beings who serve God and accomplish His purposes. They are not divine and are never to be worshiped.
Satan is a created being who fell through pride and rebellion. He opposes God through deception, temptation, and accusation, but his power is limited and his defeat is certain. Demons are fallen angels aligned with Satan. While they may influence or oppress, believers, sealed by the Holy Spirit, cannot be possessed. Christ has already secured victory over all spiritual darkness.
Hebrews 1:14; Psalm 91:11; Isaiah 14:12–15; Ezekiel 28:12–17; John 8:44; Revelation 12:9–10; 1 John 4:4; Ephesians 6:10–12; Revelation 20:1–3, 10
Sin is rebellion against God and affects every part of the human person. All people are born with a sinful nature and are separated from God apart from salvation.
Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. It cannot be earned by works and is received through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Through salvation, believers are forgiven, transformed, and empowered to live in obedience to God.
1 John 3:4; Genesis 3; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Isaiah 59:2; Ephesians 2:1; Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9; Romans 6; Galatians 5:16–25
The Church is the body of Christ, made up of all believers united by faith in Jesus. The local church is a visible expression of that body, called to worship God, equip believers, and proclaim the gospel. Membership reflects partnership in responsibility, accountability, and shared mission.
1 Corinthians 12:27; Romans 12:5; Matthew 28:19–20
Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly to judge the living and the dead and to establish His eternal Kingdom. We hold a pre-millennial, pre-tribulational understanding of Christ’s return.
The Rapture is the promised gathering of believers (living and dead) to meet the Lord and be with Him forever. Christ’s return is the blessed hope of the Church and calls believers to live watchful, holy, and faithful lives.
Acts 1:11; Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52; John 14:1–3; Titus 2:11–13