What We Believe
The Bible is the inspired, inerrant word of God, fully trustworthy in all it affirms, revealing the love of God to the world.
1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, John 3:16
That Jesus Christ is God, born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life, and died on the cross to pay for our sins through His shed blood. He rose bodily from the grave, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and one day will return personally in power and glory.
Matthew 1:23, John 1:1-4 & 14, John 1:29, Acts 1:11, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 8:34, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 2:5-11
That all people are separated from God by sin and are subject to His righteous judgment. That salvation is found only in Jesus Christ, through repentance of sin and faith in Him alone. That God grants eternal life in heaven to the righteous and consigns the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell.
Luke 22:46-47, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:23 & 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:10 & 5:21, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:4-7
In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, who lives within every believer, filling us with power, guiding us in truth, and enabling us to walk faithfully in holiness and obedience to Christ.
Acts 1:8, Acts 4:31, Romans 8:9, Galatians 5:16-18
In the resurrection of all people. Those who are saved will be raised to eternal life with God, and those who are lost will be raised to face judgment and eternal separation from Him.
1 Corinthians 3:10-15 & 15:51-52, Revelation 20:11-15
Every believer is called to live a life of prayer, faithful service to Jesus Christ, submission to His authority and be actively engaged in sharing the gospel.
Matthew 9:37-38, 22:37-39, 28:19-20, Romans 10:9-15, 1 Peter 3:15
What does it mean to be baptized?
Christian baptism is one of two ordinances instituted by Jesus for the church. In what is known as the Great Commission, Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey His commands (Matthew 28:19-20). Therefore, since baptism was directly commanded by Jesus and is to be practiced worldwide until the end of the age, it is very important for the church and the believer to obey this ordinance.
So when a person has accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9-13), the Holy Spirit baptizes them into the Body of Christ, (1 Corinthians 12:13). Water baptism, then, is an outward expression of an inward change and a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. Through baptism, believers identify with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, symbolizing death to sin and new life in Him (Romans 6:4 & Colossians 2:12). There is no magical power in the water. If you are a non-believer that was baptized, when you come up out of the water you are now just a wet non-believer.
In summary, baptism is an act of obedience that follows salvation, not a requirement for it. Scripture consistently shows the pattern of belief first, followed by baptism (Acts 2:38-41). For this reason, new believers should desire baptism as soon as possible, as seen in Acts 8:30–38. Christian baptism is a meaningful testimony of faith, obedience to Christ, and identification with His saving work.
What is communion?
Communion is one of two ordinances Jesus gave the church, established at the Last Supper. It is a way for believers to express love for Christ, remember His sacrifice, and look forward to sharing with Him in His kingdom (Matthew 26:26–29).
Here’s a simple way to understand it:
First, it is a time of remembrance.
Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). We intentionally look back to the cross—His body broken and His blood shed. The cross is the heart of our faith (Hebrews 9:22).
Second, it is a time of reflection.
Paul teaches us to examine ourselves (1 Corinthians 11:28). This means confessing sin, restoring relationships, and renewing our fellowship with God (1 John 1:9). Communion gives us a chance to come honestly before Him to be vulnerable, transparent and repentant.
Third, it is a time of anticipation.
Jesus promised He would share this again in His Father’s kingdom (Matthew 26:29). Each time we take Communion, we are reminded that His return is near.
In short, Communion calls us to look back with gratitude, inward with honesty, and forward with hope. It is a simple act with deep meaning—rooting our faith in what Christ has done and preparing us for what is to come.