CORE BELIEFS AND DOCTRINE

God & Scripture

We believe in one eternal God, existing in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Sovereign over all creation.

We affirm the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. The Bible is God-breathed, infallible, and entirely sufficient as the final rule for faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:105).

We believe in Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, who is fully divine and fully human (John 1:1, 14; Colossians 2:9). He lived a sinless life, perfectly fulfilling the will of the Father, and willingly offered Himself as a substitutionary sacrifice for our sins. Through His death on the cross and His bodily resurrection, salvation and justification were secured for all who believe (Romans 5:8–9; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4). Salvation is not earned by human effort but is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8–9). Through Christ, sinners are forgiven, reconciled to God, and made new, receiving eternal life and restored relationship with the Father.

We believe in the person and work of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers at salvation and empowers them for godly living and effective ministry (Acts 1:8). The Holy Spirit produces spiritual fruit that reflects the character of Christ and transforms the believer’s life (Galatians 5:22–23). We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a distinct and empowering experience that equips believers for service and witness. The Holy Spirit continues to operate through spiritual gifts for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God’s Kingdom (1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Joel 2:28–29). We affirm that speaking in tongues is a biblical sign and evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, as demonstrated in Scripture.

We believe the local church is the visible expression of the Body of Christ on earth, established by God to reflect His glory and advance His Kingdom. The church is called to worship God, make disciples, serve one another, and proclaim the Gospel to the world (Acts 2:42–47). Through the equipping of believers, the church grows in maturity and unity, functioning as one body with many parts, each contributing according to God’s design (Ephesians 4:11–13).

We uphold two essential ordinances instituted by Jesus Christ and practiced by the early Church:

 Believer’s Baptism

We believe in believer’s baptism as a sacred and public declaration of faith, symbolizing death to sin and new life in Christ (Romans 6:4). Baptism is an outward expression of an inward transformation and is meaningful only when entered into consciously and willingly. It is reserved for those who have personally chosen to turn away from sin and commit their lives fully to God, accepting salvation through Jesus Christ alone. Baptism does not save; rather, it testifies to a life that has already been surrendered to Christ. Through baptism, believers openly identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and commit to walking in obedience and newness of life.

The Lord’s Supper.

We observe the Lord’s Supper as a sacred act of remembrance, proclaiming the death of Jesus Christ and the salvation made available through His sacrifice (1 Corinthians 11:23–26). Through the bread and the cup, we remember Christ’s body given for us and His blood shed for the forgiveness of sins. The Lord’s Supper is not a ritual of tradition, but a moment of reflection, gratitude, and faith. It calls believers to examine their hearts, reaffirm their covenant with Christ, and proclaim His redemptive work until He returns. This ordinance reminds us of the Gospel and our unity as the body of Christ.

 The Composition and Authority of the Bible

The Bible is composed of sixty-six books, thirty-nine in the Old Testament and twenty-seven in the New Testament. Written over approximately 1,500 years by about forty authors from diverse backgrounds, including prophets, kings, shepherds, physicians, and fishermen, it reflects a wide range of historical and cultural contexts. Yet despite this diversity, the Bible speaks with one unified voice, revealing God’s redemptive plan fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Luke 24:27; John 5:39).

We believe the Bible is the unadulterated Word of God, perfect and without blemish. All Scripture is God-breathed and is profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, equipping believers for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16–17). As such, the Bible is authoritative, trustworthy, and sufficient, serving as the final standard for faith, doctrine, and Christian living.