Statement of Faith

Statement of Faith

 

 

God

 We believe in one God, Creator of all things, holy, infinitely perfect, and eternally existing in a loving unity of three equally divine Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

   

The Bible

 We believe that the Bible to be the inspired, Word of God spoken in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, through the words of human authors.  

 

 Jesus Christ

 Jesus Christ is God, the living Word, who became flesh through His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth. He lived a sinless life and voluntarily atoned for the sins of men by dying on the cross as their substitute, thus satisfying divine justice and accomplishing salvation for all who trust in Him alone.

  

We believe Jesus Christ will come again to the earth -- personally, visibly and bodily -- to consummate history and the eternal plan of God. I personally feel his return is close, and that we are livig in what the bible calls “The Last Days”.

  

 

The Holy Spirit

 We believe that the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of its guilt. He regenerates sinners, and in Him they are baptized into union with Christ and adopted as heirs in the family of God. He also indwells, illuminates, guides, equips and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.

  

Salvation

 It is the privilege of all who are born again of the Spirit to be assured of their salvation from the very moment in which they trust Christ as their Savior. This assurance is not based upon any kind of human merit, but is produced by the witness of the Holy Spirit, who confirms in the believer the testimony of God in His written word

  

Christian Living and Missions

 With God’s Word, the Spirit’s power, and fervent prayer in Christ’s name, we are to combat the spiritual forces of evil. In obedience to Christ’s commission, we are to make disciples among all people, always bearing witness to the gospel in word and deed.

 

It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ to endeavor to make disciples of all nations, to seek constantly to win the lost to Christ by verbal witness under girded by a Christian lifestyle, and by other methods in harmony with the gospel of Christ.

  

Power of Prayer

 The power of prayer should not be underestimated. James 5:16-18 declares, "…The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective”. The power of prayer is awesome and immeasurable.

  

Prayer is also a time of obedience, God calls us to pray and through our prayer, God empowers us and gives us strength. Prayer is our opportunity to lift up our needs and the needs of others. Prayer is also a time of thanksgiving.  

 

Philippians 4:6-7 tells us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."