Beliefs
Our Doctrinal Approach:
Historically Christian churches have avoided using creeds as tests of fellowship and focused on the simple confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. We affirm this traditional Christian Church slogan:
In Essentials
Unity
Ephesians 4:4-6
In Non-Essentials
Liberty
Romans 14:1-22
In All Things
Love
1 Corinthians 13:2
Our Essentials:
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.
Genesis 1:1,26-27; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God who became man to die for the sins of the whole world. He was raised from the dead and ascended back to heaven; He is coming again.
1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make me aware of the need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian, providing power for doing what is right. He gives Christians spiritual gifts and is the source of spiritual fruit in our lives.
John 16:7-15, Galatians 5:25
The Bible
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the only authority for our faith (what we believe) and practice (how we are to live).
2 Timothy 3:16
Mankind
People are made in the image of God and have worth as a creation of God, but "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."
Romans 3:23
Salvation
Forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life are available to those who trust in Jesus as Lord and Savior. Those accepting Christ should repent of sin, confess Jesus as Lord, and be baptized into Him.
John 3:16, Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38