I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and in His only Son–Jesus Christ our Lord. I do not believe that we have it all figured out. I need God's help each day to live a life of purpose.
•I believe in one living and true God, who has revealed Himself in three ways: as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
•I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, born of the virgin Mary, truly God and truly man, who for us and our salvation came down from heaven. He atoned for the sins of all believers when He died on the cross. Three days later, God raised Him from the dead. He now lives and reigns with God the Father and the Holy Spirit.
•I believe the only way of salvation is to confess one’s sin and to trust in Jesus Christ as one’s personal Savior and Lord.
•I believe one day Jesus will return to earth in triumph. He will receive all believers into His eternal Kingdom and will judge the unrighteous.
I believe the Bible was inspired by God and contains all things necessary for salvation. When read under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Bible is our sole true rule and guide for faith and practice.Biblical Authority (2 Timothy 3:16)
We believe that the Bible is our ultimate authority as a church and as individuals. If we drift from this Core Value we will become irreverent and irrelevant. The Bible is God’s Word and our instruction manual for how we are to do life. Life is as good as it will get when we are surrendered to the authority of the Word of God. Maximum freedom is found under (not out from under) God’s authority.
Intimacy with God (Revelation 3:15-20)
Have you ever been a part of a relationship that you wanted to go to a deeper level, but the other person in the relationship wouldn’t go there with you? The Bible describes God as One who desires to have an intimate relationship with us, but we politely stiff-arm God to keep Him at a safe distance. God desires a relationship that is much more than casual and respectful – He desire
Authentic Community (Hebrews 10:23-24)
Yes, your relationship with God is very personal - but it was never intended to be private. Intentionally doing life together (growing, praying, sharing together) so that there is a natural sense of accountability, belonging, and caring is critical – because life change happens best in the context of small groups.
Relational Evangelism (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
If you had to turn over your life, your finances to: (a) a total stranger; or (b) a trusted friend – who would you choose? People (who normally stay away from church) come to church because of the consistent encouragement of a trusted friend. Everyone matters to God; therefore, they matter to me. We are to be about investing in trusted friendships for the sake of eternity. (Invest and Invite).
Knowing Jesus as Lord
Everyone needs salvation because we have all sinned.
•I believe in one living and true God, who has revealed Himself in three ways: as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
•I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, born of the virgin Mary, truly God and truly man, who for us and our salvation came down from heaven. He atoned for the sins of all believers when He died on the cross. Three days later, God raised Him from the dead. He now lives and reigns with God the Father and the Holy Spirit.
•I believe the only way of salvation is to confess one’s sin and to trust in Jesus Christ as one’s personal Savior and Lord.
•I believe one day Jesus will return to earth in triumph. He will receive all believers into His eternal Kingdom and will judge the unrighteous.
I believe the Bible was inspired by God and contains all things necessary for salvation. When read under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Bible is our sole true rule and guide for faith and practice.Biblical Authority (2 Timothy 3:16)
We believe that the Bible is our ultimate authority as a church and as individuals. If we drift from this Core Value we will become irreverent and irrelevant. The Bible is God’s Word and our instruction manual for how we are to do life. Life is as good as it will get when we are surrendered to the authority of the Word of God. Maximum freedom is found under (not out from under) God’s authority.
Intimacy with God (Revelation 3:15-20)
Have you ever been a part of a relationship that you wanted to go to a deeper level, but the other person in the relationship wouldn’t go there with you? The Bible describes God as One who desires to have an intimate relationship with us, but we politely stiff-arm God to keep Him at a safe distance. God desires a relationship that is much more than casual and respectful – He desire
Authentic Community (Hebrews 10:23-24)
Yes, your relationship with God is very personal - but it was never intended to be private. Intentionally doing life together (growing, praying, sharing together) so that there is a natural sense of accountability, belonging, and caring is critical – because life change happens best in the context of small groups.
Relational Evangelism (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
If you had to turn over your life, your finances to: (a) a total stranger; or (b) a trusted friend – who would you choose? People (who normally stay away from church) come to church because of the consistent encouragement of a trusted friend. Everyone matters to God; therefore, they matter to me. We are to be about investing in trusted friendships for the sake of eternity. (Invest and Invite).
Knowing Jesus as Lord
Everyone needs salvation because we have all sinned.
- Romans 3:10-12, and 23
As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” ... For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.(NLT) - The price (or consequence) of sin is death.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. (N - We receive salvation and eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:9-10, and 13
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved ... For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (NLT) - Salvation through Jesus Christ brings us into a relationship of peace with God.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith,have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,