Teaching believers to find, hear and follow God.
Beliefs & Values
Our Beliefs
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The Bible, comprising the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It is the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
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God is one in essence, but distinct in personhood, manifested as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal.
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God created the universe and all living beings. Humans were created in the image of God but fell into sin, which brought spiritual death and the need for redemption.
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Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and taught the way of God's Kingdom. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity, was buried, rose from the dead on the third day, and ascended into heaven.
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Salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received by faith in Jesus Christ. It involves repentance, a turning away from sin, and trusting in Jesus for deliverance from sin and eternal death.
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The Church is the Body of Christ on earth, universal and local, made up of all who have trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation. The Church’s mission is to worship God, preach the Gospel, and make disciples of all nations.
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Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Communion) are ordained by Jesus Christ. Baptism by immersion signifies the believer’s death to sin and resurrection to a new life in Christ. The Lord’s Supper commemorates Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and anticipates His second coming.
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The Holy Spirit indwells believers, empowering them for godly living and service. The Spirit distributes spiritual gifts for the edification of the Church and provides guidance, comfort, and conviction of sin.
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Jesus Christ will return visibly and gloriously to reign on earth. There will be a final judgment where the righteous will enter eternal life with God, and the unrighteous will face eternal separation from God.
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Believers are called to live holy lives that reflect the character of Christ, marked by the fruit of the Spirit, active participation in the church community, and witness to the world through deeds and words.
Articles of Faith
Article I: Authority of the Bible
We Affirm: The Bible is the true Word of God and must be accepted as the ultimate authority.
We Deny: The authority of the Bible comes from the church, traditions, or any other human sources.
Article II: Supremacy of Scripture
We Affirm: The Bible is the highest guide and standard, and the church’s authority must follow the Bible.
We Deny: Creeds or decisions made by church councils are as important as the Bible.
Article III: Divine Revelation
We Affirm: The entire Bible is a revelation directly from God.
We Deny: The Bible is just a record of revelations or depends on human interaction to be true.
Article IV: Language and Revelation
We Affirm: God created humans with the ability to use language, and He chose to use language to reveal His will.
We Deny: Human language is too flawed to convey God’s divine revelation, or that sin has corrupted language so much that it fails to convey revelation.
Article V: Progressive Revelation
We Affirm: God revealed His Word over time, and each new revelation built on the previous ones without contradictions.
We Deny: New revelations or writings after the New Testament provide additional norms or correct the Bible.
Article VI: Inspiration of Scripture
We Affirm: Every part of Scripture, down to the words, is inspired by God.
We Deny: Only parts of the Bible are inspired, or some parts are more inspired than others.
Article VII: Nature of Inspiration
We Affirm: Inspiration is God’s work where He used human writers to produce His Word.
We Deny: Inspiration is just about human insight or heightened awareness.
Article VIII: Human Writers and Divine Inspiration
We Affirm: God used the distinct personalities and styles of the biblical writers without overriding their individuality.
We Deny: God’s inspiration overrode the writers’ personalities.
Article IX: Trustworthiness of Scripture
We Affirm: The inspired authors of the Bible spoke truthfully, guided by the Holy Spirit.
We Deny: The limitations or sins of these writers introduced errors into the Bible.
Article X: Textual Integrity
We Affirm: The original texts of the Bible were perfectly inspired, and we can reconstruct these texts accurately from existing manuscripts.
We Deny: The absence of the original texts undermines the Bible’s truth or affects core Christian beliefs.
Article XI: Infallibility of Scripture
We affirm that Scripture, having been given by divine inspiration, is infallible, so that, far from misleading us, it is true and reliable in all the matters it addresses.
We deny that it is possible for the Bible to be at the same time infallible and errant in its assertions. Infallibility and inerrancy may be distinguished, but not separated.
Article XII: Inerrancy in All Areas
We Affirm: The Bible is inerrant, free from falsehood in all subjects, including history and science.
We Deny: Scientific theories contradicting the Bible’s account of creation and the flood are acceptable.
Article XIII: The Term ‘Inerrancy’
We Affirm: Using the term ‘inerrancy’ is appropriate to describe the complete truthfulness of Scripture.
We Deny: Evaluating the Bible based on external standards unrelated to its purpose is correct.
Article XIV: Consistency of Scripture
We Affirm: The Bible is internally consistent and coherent.
We Deny: Unresolved issues or apparent contradictions invalidate the Bible’s truth.
Article XV: Inerrancy and Jesus’ Teaching
We Affirm: The doctrine of inerrancy is consistent with Jesus’ teachings about Scripture.
We Deny: Jesus’ teachings about Scripture can be disregarded as accommodating to His human limitations.
Article XVI: Historical Belief in Inerrancy
We Affirm: Belief in the inerrancy of Scripture has been a consistent part of the Church’s faith throughout its history.
We Deny: Inerrancy is a modern invention or a response to criticism.
Article XVII: Witness of the Holy Spirit
We Affirm: The Holy Spirit assures believers of the truthfulness of God’s Word.
We Deny: The Holy Spirit’s witness is separate from or opposed to Scripture.
Article XVIII: Interpretation of Scripture
We Affirm: Scripture should be interpreted through a clear, historical, and grammatical analysis, and Scripture should interpret itself.
We Deny: Approaches that undermine the Bible’s teachings or question its authors are valid.
Article XIX: Importance of Believing in Inerrancy
We Affirm: Confessing the full authority and inerrancy of Scripture is crucial for correctly understanding the entire Christian faith and leading to Christlikeness growth.
We Deny: This confession is necessary for salvation, but rejecting inerrancy can seriously affect individuals and the Church.
The Work of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is essential in the life of the believer, not only indwelling but also empowering them for service and witness. As promised by Jesus, the Holy Spirit is the Comforter and Guide who reveals truth, provides spiritual gifts, and enables believers to live godly lives.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
This is a distinct and subsequent experience to conversion, in which the believer is filled with the Holy Spirit, often evidenced by speaking in tongues. This empowerment provides the believer with greater spiritual dynamism and boldness in witnessing and serving.
Spiritual Gifts
The Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts to believers according to His will. These gifts include but are not limited to speaking in tongues, prophecy, healing, and discernment of spirits. These gifts are meant for the edification of the Church and as a witness to the world.
Active Ministry
The Holy Spirit actively works through believers to perform miracles and healings, confirming the preaching of the Gospel with signs and wonders. This supernatural demonstration of power is seen as a continuation of the works of Jesus and a manifestation of God's Kingdom on earth.
Personal Relationship
The Holy Spirit fosters a deep and personal relationship with the believer, involving ongoing communication, intimacy, and guidance. This relationship encourages a life that is increasingly led by the Spirit, marked by the fruit of the Spirit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Prophetic Voice
The Holy Spirit speaks to the Church and individual believers, providing revelation and prophecy that align with Scripture but also direct specific actions and warnings. This prophetic aspect encourages responsiveness to the Spirit’s immediate direction and opens avenues for divine intervention in daily affairs.
