Radical Depravity: We hold that man is utterly fallen in sin through Adam’s original rebellion, resulting in the total depravity of the entire human race. The Sovereignty of God in All Aspects of Salvation We believe the Bible has the answers for living godly in the face of life’s problems, resulting in obedience and righteous interpersonal relationships. We acknowledge that the Scripture is the sufficient source for all matters of life and godliness, including equipping the saints for spiritual growth, guidance, counseling, and ministry. Therefore we preach and teach in a fashion that exposes the intended meaning of the Biblical text as written by the authors of Scripture, and present it in a relevant and practical way, resulting in changed lives. The Absolute Sufficiency of Scripture in All of Lifeĭivine Revelation: We affirm the full inspiration, complete inerrancy, and total infallibility of Scripture.īiblical Authority: We uphold that the Scripture alone is ultimately authoritative for the life of the church and for every believer.Įxpository Preaching: We insist that the Scripture should be preached and taught in the power of the Holy Spirit, giving careful attention to sound doctrine and defense of the faith. God-Driven Convictions: We promote a passion for God’s holy name and a defense of His glorious reputation. God-Honoring Worship: We cultivate a transcendent worship which produces the fear of God and great joy, often accompanied by singing the traditional, great hymns of the faith. High View of God: We proclaim a God-exalting theology, God-centered worldview, and God-glorifying approach to life and ministry. These form the basis for our ministry, and many of the things you see in the ways we carry on various ministries are because of our commitment to these things. There are some things we consider non-negotiable in the local church, which we endeavor to practice at all times. True saving faith always responds in obedience (Ephesians 2:10). Even Satan and his demons believe in the true God (James 2:19), but they don’t love and obey Him. It isn’t enough to believe certain facts about Christ. God that you are sinful, confessing your sins to Him, and making a conscious choice to turn from sin (Luke 13:3, 5 1 Thessalonians 1:9) and pursue Christ (Matthew 11.28-30 John 17:3) and obedience to Him (1 John 2:3). True faith is always accompanied by repentance from sin. Romans 10:9 says, “ If you confess with your mouth Jesus as the Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved.” The Character of Saving Faith Jesus is Lord and SaviorĪs Creator of all and ruler overall, Jesus Christ has authority over our lives and we owe Him absolute allegiance, obedience, and worship. That’s why simply changing our patterns of behavior can’t solve our sin problem or eliminate its consequences. God’s holiness and justice demand that all sin be punished by death (Ezekiel 18:4). That doesn’t mean we’re incapable of performing acts of human kindness, but we’re utterly incapable of understanding, loving, or pleasing God on our own (Romans 3:10-12). Mankind is SinfulĪccording to Scripture, everyone is guilty of sin: “There is no man who does not sin” Scripture states, “You shall be holy, for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:16). God is absolutely and perfectly holy (Isaiah 6:3), therefore He cannot commit or approve of evil (James 1:13). That means He has authority over our lives and we owe Him absolute allegiance, obedience, and worship. Therefore, He also owns and rules everything (Psalm 103:19). The New Testament reveals it was Jesus Himself who created everything (John 1:3 Colossians 1:16). Our Beliefs God is Sovereign CreatorĬontemporary thinking says man is the product of evolution, but the Bible says we were created by a personal God in order to love, serve, and enjoy endless fellowship with Him. Consider the following truths found in Scripture. ![]() ![]() ![]() Being a Christian means you have embraced what the Bible says about God, mankind, and salvation. Being a Christian is more than identifying yourself with a particular religion or affirming a certain value system.
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