What We Believe
We can be flexible with our systems and processes, but when it comes to our beliefs, these are the unchanging non-negotiables that ground us.
THE BIBLE IS GOD'S INSPIRED WORD
The Bible is our compass for living. The Old and New Testament is given by God for us to study so we can apply its lessons. Scripture is the ultimate authority for life.
2 Timothy 3:16,17
2 Timothy 3:16,17
GOD IS THE ONE TRUE GOD AND JESUS CHRIST IS HIS SON
There is one all powerful God that is the creator of Heaven and Earth. He loved us so much that he sent his Son so we can have a relationship with Him. Jesus Christ is fully God who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, taught truth, died on a cross, and resurrected from the dead. His same healing power is available for us today.
John 17:3
John 17:3
PEOPLE SIN. GOD SAVES
We mess up and the Bible calls it sin. God created us in his own image, but we chose disobedience. We deserve death and separation from God, but by his grace through his Son Jesus we can be forgiven. By trusting God as our Lord and Savior, we can experience freedom and live an amazing life.
Romans 6:23
Romans 6:23
ONE-EIGHTY LIFESTYLE
God welcomes us the way we are, but change begins to happen from the inside out. We stop living for ourselves and desire to glorify God by our actions and words.
Romans 12:1,2
Romans 12:1,2
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The baptism of the Holy Spirit gives us power to share the good news of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin. He gives us different gifts so we can build up the church and love others. The gifts of the spirit demonstrated in an orderly way are a beautiful and vital part of the church.
Acts 1:8
Acts 1:8
THE CHURCH
The church is filled with authentic followers of Jesus who follow the New Testament church in its four purposes (Tell, Connect, Grow, and Serve). The mission of the church is to become friends with the unconvinced so there may be opportunities for them to become life long followers of Christ.
Ephesians 4:12
Ephesians 4:12
COMMUNION AND WATER BAPTISM
There are two ways we can remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. Communion is memorial and a celebration. The eucharist consists of two elements: the bread helps reminds of his body and the cup reminds of his blood. The Bible encourages us to follow his example by being immersed in water as soon after we make a decision to follow him. It is a public way for us to show that we are changed.
Acts 2:41,42
Acts 2:41,42
GOD'S PLAN FOR ETERNITY
The Bible says that Jesus will return to the earth to bring his followers to Heaven. There will be a final judgement in which the dead will be resurrected and judged. Everyone whose name is not in the Book of Life, will be separated for eternity in Hell. Those whose names are written in the Book of Life will be rewarded and spend eternity with other followers in Christ in Heaven.
1 Thessalonians 4:17
1 Thessalonians 4:17