WHAT WE BELIEVE
All that we believe and teach comes from the Bible, which is God’s perfect Word. We believe that the entire Bible has been given to us by God for the sole purpose of pointing all people to Jesus as the Savior of the world. Because the message of the Bible does not change, it is an always-reliable source of guidance, spiritual rest, and peace.
All that we believe and teach comes from the Bible, which is God’s perfect Word. We believe that the entire Bible has been given to us by God for the sole purpose of pointing all people to Jesus as the Savior of the world. Because the message of the Bible does not change, it is an always-reliable source of guidance, spiritual rest, and peace.
God
There is only one true God who is holy, eternal, and has all power and wisdom. In the Bible, God reveals himself as Triune - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
There is only one true God who is holy, eternal, and has all power and wisdom. In the Bible, God reveals himself as Triune - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Bible
The Bible is God's Word. It's true and without error.
The Bible is God's Word. It's true and without error.
Creation
God created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them, in six days thousands of years ago.
God created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them, in six days thousands of years ago.
Humankind
All people are special creations of God, created in God's own image.
All people are special creations of God, created in God's own image.
Sin
Our human race cut ourselves off from God when Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden. Since then we've lived in rebellion against God's goodness, unable to reconcile ourselves to him.
Our human race cut ourselves off from God when Adam and Eve disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden. Since then we've lived in rebellion against God's goodness, unable to reconcile ourselves to him.
The Gospel
The gospel is the good news that our loving God sent Jesus Christ to take away the sins of all people. Because of Jesus' perfect life and sacrificial death, God completely and freely forgives us for every sin.
The gospel is the good news that our loving God sent Jesus Christ to take away the sins of all people. Because of Jesus' perfect life and sacrificial death, God completely and freely forgives us for every sin.
Jesus
Jesus is God the Son, born of the virgin Mary. He suffered and died on the cross to pay for all of our sins.
Jesus is God the Son, born of the virgin Mary. He suffered and died on the cross to pay for all of our sins.
Heaven
Jesus physically rose on Easter morning, conquering death. And because he rose, heaven is our home. We have assurance that we will live with Jesus forever in joy and fulfillment.
Jesus physically rose on Easter morning, conquering death. And because he rose, heaven is our home. We have assurance that we will live with Jesus forever in joy and fulfillment.
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit creates faith in our hearts through the gospel, and dwells in all believers.
The Holy Spirit creates faith in our hearts through the gospel, and dwells in all believers.
The Church
There is one holy, Christian church, made up of all who believe in Jesus.
There is one holy, Christian church, made up of all who believe in Jesus.
Baptism
Through baptism, the Holy Spirit washes away our sins and makes us God's children, no matter our age.
Through baptism, the Holy Spirit washes away our sins and makes us God's children, no matter our age.
Communion
Jesus' promise to give us his true body and blood in this sacred meal forgives our sins and strengthens our faith.
Jesus' promise to give us his true body and blood in this sacred meal forgives our sins and strengthens our faith.
Life
Even though sin is a tragic reality in our lives, we can enjoy community, hope, and forgiveness because of God's love for each of us in Jesus Christ.
Even though sin is a tragic reality in our lives, we can enjoy community, hope, and forgiveness because of God's love for each of us in Jesus Christ.