What We Believe
Here is a brief description of our core beliefs. These are time tested truths from the Word of God and ones in which we are unashamedly uncompromising.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired and unchanging Word of God. Because it is truth, the Bible is the only reliable foundation for our beliefs and actions.
Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:15-17
2 Peter 1:20-21
Psalms 119:160
John 17:17
John 8:32
God
We believe there is only one God, who is eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Scriptures
Genesis 1:1
Matthew 28:19
Mark 1:10-11
John 10:30
John 14:16-17
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is fully God even though He existed in the flesh.
Scriptures
John 1:14
John 10:33
Hebrews 1:3
Jesus was born of a virgin.
Scriptures
Isaiah 7:14,
Matthew 1.23
Luke 1:35
He performed supernatural miracles.
Scriptures
Matthew 11:4-5
John 2:11
He lived a sinless life.
Scriptures
Hebrews 4:14-15
Hebrews 7:26
His death was to atone for the sins of others.
Scriptures
1 Corinthians 15:3
2 Corinthians 5:21
Ephesians 1:7
1 John 2:2
He was resurrected from the dead
Scriptures
John 11:25-27
1 Corinthians 15:4-8
He dwells at the right hand of the Father
Scriptures
Mark 16:19
Hebrews 1:3
He will return in power and glory
Scriptures
Acts 1:11
Revelation 19:11
Disciple Making
We believe every Christian is commanded to be a disciple maker.
Scriptures
Matthew 28:18-20
Our work in this life is measured and will be rewarded.
Scriptures
Matthew 6:19-24
John 15:2
1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Revelation 22:12
A Christian is motivated to labor by a love for God and others.
Scriptures
John 13:35
John 14:15
Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit enables the Christian to live a godly life.
Scriptures
John 16:13-14
Romans 8:13-14
1 Corinthians 3:16
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
2 Corinthians 5:5
Galatians 5:16-24
Ephesians 4:30
Ephesians 5:18
Sin & Eternal Life
We believe there is no one without sin.
Scriptures
Romans 3:23
God set death as the wage for sin.
Scriptures
Genesis 2:17
Romans 6:23
Ephesians 2:1
Therefore, eternal life is a gift to be accepted not a reward that is earned.
Scriptures
Romans 6:23
This gift is only available through faith in the sinless Savior Jesus Christ.
Scriptures
John 3:16
John 5:24
John 14:6,
Acts 4:12
Romans 5:8-10
Romans 6:23
Romans 10:9-10
Ephesians 2:8-10
1 Timothy 2:5
Titus 3:5
Heaven
We believe Heaven is real and reserved only for those in right relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Scriptures
Matthew 7:21-23
Luke 16:19-31
John 3:16
John 11:25-26
John 14:6
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Revelation 20:15
The teaching of Jesus on Heaven reveals an eternity for all souls. For those who are not in a right relationship with Christ there is a hell that can be avoided.
Scriptures
Luke 12:5
Luke 16:19-31
Revelation 20:15