What We Believe
About God:
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally
existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit.
These three are co-equal and are one God.
About Mankind:
We are all made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in
character. We are the supreme object of God's creation.
Although
mankind has great potential for good, we are marred by an
attitude of disobedience and rebellion toward God called ?sin?.
This attitude separates us from God.
About Eternity:
We all were created to exist forever. We will either exist
eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God
through forgiveness
and salvation. The place of eternal separation from God is
called Hell. Heaven is the place of eternal union and eternal
life with God.
About Jesus Christ:
Jesus Christ is God manifested in the flesh. He is the Son of
God and very God at the same time.
Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the
perfect sacrifice for the sins of all by dying on a cross. He
arose from the dead
after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He
ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to
reign as
King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
About Salvation:
Salvation is a gift from God to mankind. We can never make up
for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting
in
Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can we be saved from
sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment we receive Jesus
Christ into
our life by faith.
About Eternal Security:
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the
believer is secure in his or her salvation for eternity.
Salvation is maintained
by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the
Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives
this security.
About the Holy Spirit:
The Holy Spirit is Equal with the Father and the Son as God. He
is present in the world to make mankind aware of our need for
Jesus Christ.
He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.
He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding
of spiritual
truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks
to live under His control daily.
About the Bible:
The Bible is God's written word to all mankind. It was written
by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy
Spirit.
It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and
living. Because it is inspired by God, it's truth is without any
mixture of error.
