BELIEFS & CORE V.A.L.U.E.S
One God
is living and active, creator of heaven and earth, sustaining all things by
the power of his word, revealed in God the father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy
Spirit.
Jesus Christ
is the Son of God. He is equal with the Father. He lived a sinless human life
and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on
a cross. He arose from the dead after three days showing His power over sin and
death. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the
Father. He serves as the only bridge between God and man.
The Holy Spirit leads, comforts, sustains, empowers, and guides
believers in their life of faith in Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit convinces the
world of sin, righteousness and judgment.
The Bible is
God’s holy Word for all mankind. It was written by human authors under the
divine guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth and
authority for Christian beliefs and living.
Salvation is
the forgiveness of our sin, deliverance from bondage, and the gift of new life
in Christ. The salvation of sinners is by grace through the repentance of sin
and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ and His perfect sacrifice. Salvation gives
victory over sin and death.
A Christian is
a person who accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who lives an obedient life
through the power of the Holy Spirit
Baptism
in water by immersion is
our public demonstration of faith in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus
Christ. This symbolizes the death and burial of our old sinful nature and
beginning of our new life in Christ. Baptism does not save you but shows
everyone that you have already been saved through your faith in Jesus Christ.
Communion
is a time for believers to
remember the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross by the breaking of
his body and the shedding of his blood. It reminds us that we have all fallen
short and are in need of a Savior.
Jesus is coming again
to judge the whole earth, the righteous to eternal blessing and the wicked to
eternal judgment, to make all things new and rule his kingdom for all eternity.
It is the culmination of complete judgment and complete victory.
Our V.A.L.U.E.S
V- Every person is Valuable.
Because God values us we value others.
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 22:39
A- Growth takes Application.
Because we believe in practicing what we preach.
“Anyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”
Matthew 7:24
L- God's Word brings Life change.
Because Because God's Word makes us better.
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun.”
2 Corinthians 6:17
U- Focus on what Unites us.
Because God hates dissention.
“I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.”
1 Corinthians 1:10
E- Life is to be lived with Excellence.
Because God sees everything we do.
“And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus.”
Colossians 3:17
S- Faith is shown by Serving.
Because if Jesus did it so should we.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 20:28