We Teach Faithfully

We believe in one true and living God, who eternally exists as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each person is fully and equally God, sharing the same divine essence, power, and glory, yet distinguished by personal relations and roles within the Godhead. This Triune God is not divided in being or purpose, but perfectly united in will and work, accomplishing redemption according to His eternal counsel.

Deuteronomy 6:4 • Matthew 3:16–17 • Matthew 28:18–20 • John 1:1–3 • John 14:16–17 • John 15:26 • 2 Corinthians 13:14 • Ephesians 1:3–14 • Hebrews 1:1–3

We believe in Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, who is truly God and truly man, one person in two natures, without confusion, change, division, or separation. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life in perfect obedience to the Father. In accordance with the Scriptures, Jesus willingly laid down His life as a substitutionary sacrifice for sinners, bearing God’s just wrath on the cross and accomplishing redemption for His people. He rose bodily from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and now reigns at the right hand of the Father as Prophet, Priest, and King, continually interceding for His church. Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and humanity, and through repentance and faith in Him alone, sinners are forgiven, justified, and reconciled to God. He will return personally and visibly in glory to judge the living and the dead and to bring His redemptive work to its final and eternal fulfillment.

John 1:1–14 • Colossians 1:15–20 • Philippians 2:5–11 • Hebrews 1:1–4 • Hebrews 4:14–15 • Isaiah 53:4–12 • Romans 5:8–11 • 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 • Acts 1:9–11 • 1 Timothy 2:5 • Hebrews 7:24–27 • Revelation 5:9–14

We believe that humanity was created by God in His image, male and female, with dignity, value, and purpose, to know Him, reflect His character, and steward His creation. Though created good, humanity fell into sin through disobedience, resulting in corruption of nature and separation from God, affecting every aspect of human life. As a result, all people are born sinful and morally unable to restore themselves to right relationship with God apart from His grace. Yet every human life retains inherent worth as God’s image-bearer, and God, in mercy, calls people from every tribe, nation, and generation to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Through redemption in Christ, humanity is being renewed and restored, ultimately to be perfected in the resurrection and the life to come.

Genesis 1:26–28 • Genesis 2:15–17 • Psalm 8:3–8 • Ecclesiastes 7:29 • Romans 3:9–23 • Romans 5:12–19 • Ephesians 2:1–3 • Colossians 3:9–11 • 1 Corinthians 15:42–49

We believe salvation is the gracious work of God, freely given to all who repent and believe the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith are gifts of God’s grace, through which sinners are turned from sin and rest in Christ alone. Salvation begins with regeneration, as God sovereignly gives new life to those who are spiritually dead, enabling them to respond in faith. God justifies sinners by grace alone through faith alone on the basis of Christ’s sinless life, atoning death, and victorious resurrection. On the cross, Christ bore the just condemnation of sinners, and His righteousness is imputed to believers, bringing them into peace and favor with God. Those whom God justifies, He also sanctifies, progressively conforming them to Christ by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Those whom God saves, He preserves by His power, sealing them by the Spirit according to His eternal covenant. The final result of salvation is glorification which is eternal life with God in the new heavens and the new earth, to the praise of His glory.

Gen 3:15 • Exodus 3:14-17 • Matt 16:21-26 • Luke 1:68-69 • John 5:40 • Acts 2:36-37 • Eph 1:7, 2:8-22, 4:11-16 • Phil 2:12-13; Col 1:9-22 • Titus 2:11-14 • Heb 2:1-3, 9:24-28

We recognize two main ordinances: baptism and communion. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, signifying union with Christ in His death and resurrection and the believer’s reception of new life in Him. Baptism is a public testimony of faith and obedience, marking one’s entrance into the visible church. It is not in and of itself salvific, but is an act of obedience as a result of salvation. We believe that communion is a memorial ordinance instituted by Christ, in which believers partake of bread and the cup as visible signs of His body broken and His blood shed for the atonement of sins. This ordinance serves to nourish faith, proclaim the Lord’s death, and encourage the church as it awaits His return. We believe and uphold that in each ordinance the real presence of christ is made manifest as we partake in them.

We believe that marriage is a sacred covenant instituted by God, designed to unite one man and one woman in a lifelong, exclusive relationship. Established at creation, marriage reflects God’s good design for companionship, faithfulness, and fruitfulness, and serves as a living picture of the covenantal love between Christ and His church. Within marriage, husband and wife are called to love, honor, and serve one another with humility, fidelity, and self-giving commitment. Marriage is to be marked by mutual respect, sacrificial love, and steadfast perseverance, for the glory of God and the good of those within the covenant.

Genesis 2:18–25 • Matthew 19:4–6 • Ephesians 5:22–33 • Hebrews 13:4 • Proverbs 18:22 • Malachi 2:14–16 • 1 Corinthians 7:1–9 • Colossians 3:18–19 • Revelation 19:6–9

We take seriously the call to maintain sound theology and to lead our people in streams of trustworthiness that cultivate deeper spiritual formation. For this reason, we exercise discernment in the worship music we use and may refrain from certain artists or bands whose theology we believe is less than God-honoring, though individual songs may be used on a case-by-case basis. Our worship gatherings primarily blend modern worship music with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Our aim is to stir our affections for the Lord, prepare our hearts to receive His Word, and respond with gratitude for His self-revelation.

Acts 20:27–30 • Romans 12:1–2 • Ephesians 4:11–15 • Colossians 3:16 • 1 Timothy 4:6–7 • 2 Timothy 1:13–14 • 2 Timothy 3:16–17 • Jude 1:3

We believe that giving is an act of worship and joyful obedience, flowing from hearts transformed by the grace of God. Through tithes and offerings, God’s people respond with gratitude for all He has provided, acknowledging that everything belongs to Him. Giving is not a means of earning God’s favor, but a tangible expression of faith, stewardship, and love for the work of the gospel. God calls His people to give willingly, sacrificially, and cheerfully, trusting Him to supply every need and to use their generosity for His glory and the good of His church and the world.

Malachi 3:8–10 • Proverbs 3:9–10 • Matthew 6:19–21 • Luke 21:1–4 • 1 Corinthians 16:1–2 • 2 Corinthians 8:1–7 • 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 • Philippians 4:15–19

We believe that God is presently advancing His kingdom in History through the reign of Jesus Christ and the power of the gospel, bringing all nations under His gracious rule according to His sovereign purpose. As the gospel bears increasing fruit in the world, Christ will bring History to its appointed fulfillment and return personally and visibly to consummate His victory. At His return, He will judge all humanity, finally defeat all evil, and usher His people into the fullness of life in the everlasting kingdom of God.

Psalm 2:7–9 • Psalm 110:1–3 • Isaiah 2:2–4 • Daniel 7:13–14 • Matthew 28:18–20 • 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 • Ephesians 1:20–23 • Colossians 1:13–20 • Revelation 11:15 • Revelation 21:1–5