Our Core Beliefs
A church is supposed to be a lot of things:
a safe place to explore and discover God; an incubator for authentic relationships;
a source of spiritual truth and teaching;
an advocate for the oppressed and neglected; a training center for believers to become genuine Christ-followers -- and much more.
A core set of beliefs is foundational to all we do as a church; otherwise, we are in danger of chasing popular trends and losing sight of who we are supposed to be.
He willingly died to absorb the punishment for our sins and was raised from the dead to validate His authority over the curse of sin and death.
(1 Corinthians 15:14-19; Romans 4:25)
It tells us all we need to know for salvation, and is useful for instruction and direction.
(2 Timothy 3:14-17; Psalm 119:105)
It's consequence is broken relationships in all dimensions - with God, with ourselves, with others and with creation.
(Romans 3:23; Romans 8:5-8)
Reconciliation with God and the promise of eternal life are God's free gifts to all who accept them through faith in Jesus.
(Romans 8:1-4; Romans 6:23)
(Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; Romans 10:9)
He teaches, guides, empowers for ministry and continues the work of transforming our character to be more and more like Jesus.
(2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
Empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue the work of Jesus - the church proclaims and demonstrates the Kingdom of God among us.
(Ephesians 4:11-16)
He will return to judge the earth and restore the Kingdom of God to full perfection.
(1 Corinthians 15:50-54; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
