
We believe that God is
the creator and the ruler of the universe (Genesis 1:1, Psalms 99:1).
He is the father of Jesus Christ (Matthew 3:17) and that Jesus is
the only begotten Son of God (John 3:16).
We
believe that the Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the
Son, three persons in the triune God (1 John 5:7). The
Bible is the inspired word of God (2 Timothy 3:16). Jesus
Christ is the head of the church, and the members are His body (1
Corinthians 12:12, 27). There are two sacraments as
instituted by Christ. They are Baptism and the Lord's
Supper/Communion (Matthew 26:26-28; Matthew 28:19). Men
and women are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9).
We are a
multi-ethnic church that embraces people of all creeds and
colors (Acts 10:34-35). We are a multi-denominational
church that encourages fellowship and unity among all believers
regardless of denominational affiliation. (Ephesians 4:4-6).
We are an evangelistic church that spreads the good news of
Jesus Christ by every means at our disposal (Matthew 28:18-20).
We are a
Spirit-filled church that relies on the Holy Spirit to make us
effective in our ministry and witness for Christ (Acts 1:8;
Ephesians 5:18). We are a Spirit-led church that welcomes
the orderly exercise of all spiritual gifts which exalt Christ
and edify the church (1 Corinthians 14:26; 1 Peter 4:10).
We are a loving church that recognizes love as an essential
ingredient in the life of every believer (1 Corinthians 13).
We are a giving church that acknowledges Christ's lordship over
all that we have including our money, time, and talents (Proverbs
3:9; Matthew 25:14-27). We are a praising church that
joyfully exalts the Lord through singing and other expressions
of worship and praise (Psalms 100:4-5).
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