What do we Believe?

  • The Holy Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is God's divine revelation to humanity. It's a timeless treasure trove of wisdom, guidance, and truth. From the account of creation to the prophecies of the prophets and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Bible offers a comprehensive and coherent narrative of God's redemptive plan for humanity. As we dive into its pages, we encounter a diverse range of literary genres, including historical narratives, poetry, prophecy, wisdom literature, and epistles. Each genre has its unique style and purpose, yet all point to the central message of God's love and grace.


    The Bible is not merely a collection of ancient texts; it is a living and active Word that speaks to the hearts and minds of readers today. Its timeless truths continue to challenge, inspire, and transform lives. Whether we are seeking answers to life's most profound questions, guidance for our daily living, or hope for the future, the Bible offers a reliable and enduring source of truth. As we engage with Scripture, we are invited to encounter God personally and to grow in our understanding of His character and will. Through prayerful study and meditation, we can discern God's voice, apply His principles to our lives, and experience the transformative power of His Word.


    [Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21.]

  • Our God is the one true and living God. He is intelligent, spiritual, and personal—the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinitely holy and perfect in every way. He is all-powerful and all-knowing, seeing all things, past, present, and future. We owe Him our highest love, reverence, and obedience. This one true God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Though distinct persons, they are one God, sharing the same divine nature and essence.


    a. God the Father:


    God, our loving Heavenly Father, watches over His creation with tender care. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and infinitely good. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we are adopted into God’s family, and He showers us with His love and grace. As our Father, He guides, protects, and provides for us.


    [Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; 15:11ff.; 20:1ff.; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff.; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7.]


    b. God the Son:


    Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, humbled Himself, taking on human flesh and being born of the Virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit. He lived a perfect life, fulfilling God's law and revealing God's love to humanity. His sacrificial death on the cross atoned for our sins, and His resurrection conquered death, offering us eternal life. Now exalted at God's right hand, He intercedes for us as our compassionate High Priest. He will return in glory to judge the world and consummate His redemptive work. Until then, He dwells within believers, making us His dwelling place.


    [Genesis 18:1ff.; Psalms 2:7ff.; 110:1ff.; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 53:1-12; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16,27; 17:5; 27; 28:1-6,19; Mark 1:1; 3:11; Luke 1:35; 4:41; 22:70; 24:46; John 1:1-18,29; 10:30,38; 11:25-27; 12:44-50; 14:7-11; 16:15-16,28; 17:1-5, 21-22; 20:1-20,28; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; 9:4-5,20; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 5:6-21; 8:1-3,34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 8:6; 15:1-8,24-28; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20; 3:11; 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-15; 7:14-28; 9:12-15,24-28; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:2; 4:14-15; 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16; 5:9-14; 12:10-11; 13:8; 19:16.]


    c. God the Holy Spirit:


    The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God, inspired the holy men of old to write the sacred Scriptures. He illuminates our minds, helping us understand God’s truth. He glorifies Jesus Christ and convicts us of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He calls us to faith in Christ and regenerates our hearts, making us new creations. At the moment of salvation, He baptizes us into the Body of Christ. He cultivates Christ-like character within us, comforts us in times of trial, and empowers us with spiritual gifts to serve God and His church. As our faithful Helper, He seals us until the day of redemption. His presence within us is the assurance that God will complete His good work in us, making us more like Christ. With His guidance and strength, we are empowered to worship God, share His love with others, and serve our community.


    [Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:1,18-19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17,39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14-16,26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17.]

  • God, in His infinite wisdom, created humanity in His own image. A masterpiece, both male and female, designed to reflect His divine nature. This incredible gift of gender is a testament to His goodness and creativity. In the beginning, humanity lived in perfect harmony with God, free from sin. However, through a tragic choice, sin entered the world, affecting all of us. Despite this, God’s unwavering love and grace offer a path to redemption and restoration. Each person, regardless of race or background, is precious in God’s sight. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross affirms the immeasurable value of every human life, deserving of respect, love, and compassion.

    [Genesis 1:26-30; 2:5,7,18-22; 3; 9:6; Psalms 1; 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18,23; 5:6,12,19; 6:6; 7:14-25; 8:14-18,29; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19,21-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11.]

  • Salvation is God's incredible gift, freely offered to all who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Through His sacrificial death, Jesus has redeemed us from sin and death, offering eternal life to those who trust in Him.

    This salvation journey encompasses several aspects:

    • Regeneration: The moment when God, through the Holy Spirit, transforms our hearts and minds. It's a spiritual rebirth, a radical change that leads us to repent of our sins and turn to Jesus Christ in faith.

    • Justification: God declares us righteous, not because of our own merit, but solely through His grace and the righteousness of Christ. This frees us from guilt and condemnation and brings us into a right relationship with God.

    • Sanctification: A lifelong process of spiritual growth and transformation, enabled by the Holy Spirit. As we yield to His work, we become more like Christ, developing godly character and living a holy life.

    • Glorification: The ultimate goal of salvation, when we will be fully conformed to the image of Christ and experience eternal life in His glorious presence.

    Remember, salvation is a personal journey. If you're seeking a deeper relationship with God, we invite you to explore His Word and to connect with a caring and authentic Christian community.


    [Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; 3:23-25; 4:3ff.; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 6:19-20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24-28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 21:1-22:5.]

  • Christian baptism is a beautiful and meaningful act of obedience, symbolizing our faith in Jesus Christ. As we immerse ourselves in water, we’re not just going through a ritual; we’re publicly declaring our commitment to follow Jesus. It’s a powerful reminder of our spiritual rebirth, dying to our old sinful nature and rising to a new life in Christ. This sacred ordinance is a significant step in our journey of faith, leading us to a deeper relationship with God and His people.


    The Lord’s Supper, or Communion, is another sacred ordinance. It's a time of remembrance and anticipation. As we partake of the bread and the cup, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. We remember His suffering, His death, and His ultimate victory over sin and death. It's a poignant reminder of God's immense love for us. But it's not just about looking back; it's also about looking forward. We anticipate His return, when He will make all things new. As we share in this sacred meal, we’re united with other believers, forming a bond that transcends time and space.


    [Matthew 3:13-17; 26:26-30; 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; 14:22-26; Luke 3:21-22; 22:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:35-39; 16:30-33; 20:7; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 10:16,21; 11:23-29; Colossians 2:12.]