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OUR MISSION

We exist to glorify God by preaching & teaching the Word of God so that people are transformed into Christ's likeness.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

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I. The Holy Scripture

We teach that the Bible, consisting of 66 books, is God's complete and inspired revelation, inerrant and infallible in its original documents. It is interpreted literally and serves as the sole rule of faith and practice. The Bible results from dual authorship, with the Holy Spirit guiding human writers (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:20-21). It has one true interpretation, discovered through diligent study and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Scripture is the final authority over human judgment (John 12:48).

II. God

We teach that there is one living and true God (Deut. 6:4; Isa. 45:5-7; 1 Cor. 8:4), an infinite, all-knowing Spirit (John 4:24), perfect in all His attributes. He is one in essence and eternally exists in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14)—each equally deserving of worship and obedience.

III. Man

We teach that man was directly and immediately created by God in His image and likeness. Man was created without sin, possessing a rational nature, intelligence, volition, self-determination, and moral responsibility to God (Gen. 2:7, 15-25; James 3:9).

IV. Salvation

We teach that regeneration is the Holy Spirit's supernatural act of giving divine life and nature, occurring instantly through the Word of God, and precedes conversion, which involves repentance and faith (John 3:3-7; Titus 3:5). Genuine regeneration is evidenced by righteous living and obedience, leading to increasing Christlikeness (Matt. 3:8; Eph. 2:10). Election is God's sovereign choice before creation to save and sanctify certain individuals, consistent with His attributes and does not negate human responsibility (Acts 13:48; Eph. 1:4-11; John 6:37-40). Justification is God's declaration of righteousness through faith in Christ, apart from human works (Rom. 3:20; 4:6). Sanctification has two aspects: positional, being declared holy through justification, and progressive, involving growth in holiness and conformity to Christ (Acts 20:32; Rom. 6:1-22). Believers are secure in their salvation by God's power but should live righteously and avoid sin (John 5:24; Rom. 6:15-22). Separation from sin and worldly practices is required, reflecting gratitude for God's grace and commitment to a holy life (2 Cor. 6:14-7:1; Rom. 12:1-2).

V. The Church

We teach that the church is a unique spiritual body of all born-again believers, distinct from Israel, and began on Pentecost (Eph. 2:11-3:6; Acts 11:15). Jesus Christ is the Head of the church, which has two offices: Elders and Deacons (Phil. 2:11; 1 Tim. 3:1-13). Elders lead and oversee the church, while Deacons serve its needs (Acts 20:28; 1 Tim. 3:8-13). Believers are united in the church with Christ as the Head, and local assemblies are essential for worship and fellowship (1 Cor. 12:12-13; Heb. 10:25). The church exists to glorify God, build faith, and advance the Gospel, with responsibilities including discipleship and discipline (Eph. 3:21; Matt. 28:19-20). It is autonomous and governs itself, cooperating with other churches as needed (Titus 1:5; Acts 11:22). Spiritual gifts are for ministry and edification, with miraculous gifts being non-operational today (1 Cor. 12:4-31; Heb. 2:3-4). The church observes baptism and the Lord’s Supper as ordinances (Acts 2:38-42; 1 Cor. 11:28-32).

VI. Angels

We teach that angels are created beings who are to serve and worship God, and not to be worshiped themselves (Neh. 9:6; Heb. 1:14; Rev. 19:10). Although angels are a higher order of creation than humans (Heb. 2:6-7), they are designed to serve God (Heb. 1:14). Fallen angels, including Satan, originated sin by rebelling against God and leading a rebellion that introduced sin into humanity (John 8:44; Isa. 14:12-17; Gen. 3:1-15). Satan, the prince of this world, is defeated by Christ's death and resurrection and will ultimately face eternal punishment in the lake of fire (Eph. 2:2; Col. 2:15; Matt. 25:41; Rev. 20:10).

VII. The Last Things

We teach that after death, believers' souls go immediately to be with Christ, awaiting the resurrection when their bodies will be glorified and reunited (Luke 23:43; Phil. 1:23; 1 Thess. 4:13-17). Unbelievers' souls are kept in punishment until the second resurrection, where they will be judged and cast into eternal hell (Luke 16:19-26; Rev. 20:13-15). The resurrection includes both the saved to eternal life and the unsaved to judgment and punishment (John 6:39; Dan. 12:2; Rev. 20:13-15). We believe in the rapture, where Christ will take His church before the tribulation, and then return with them to reward them (1 Thess. 4:16; Rev. 3:10). During the tribulation, God will judge an unbelieving world, culminating in Christ's return to establish His 1,000-year reign on earth (Matt. 25:31; Rev. 20:1-7). This kingdom fulfills God's promises to Israel, characterized by peace and justice, and will end with Satan's final rebellion (Isa. 65:17-25; Rev. 20:7-9). After the millennium and the final judgment, the righteous will dwell with God in a new eternal state, where Christ delivers the kingdom to the Father, and God reigns forever (2 Pet. 3:10; Rev. 21:1-27; 1 Cor. 15:24-28).

VIII. What it Means to be a Christian

Being a Christian involves more than just identifying with a religion; it means embracing what the Bible teaches about God, humanity, and salvation. God is the sovereign Creator who made everything and has authority over all (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; Psalm 103:19). He is perfectly holy and requires holiness from us (Isaiah 6:3; 1 Peter 1:16). Humanity is inherently sinful and cannot please God on its own (1 Kings 8:46; Romans 3:10-12). Sin demands death due to God's justice (Ezekiel 18:4), but Jesus, who created and rules all, is our Saviour. By confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection, we are saved, as His death paid the penalty for sin and His life met God's holy standards (Romans 10:9; 1 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 5:21). True saving faith involves repentance, turning from sin, and pursuing Christ and obedience, not merely acknowledging facts about Him (Luke 13:3; Matthew 11:28-30; John 17:3; James 2:19; Ephesians 2:10).

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