Doctrine of God.
We believe the God of the Bible is true and that He is the only real God. We believe He created everything that exists; including certain systems and institutions, for His glory and the joy of His people. He is forever existing, without interruption, as one nature and three unmistakable persons. Namely~ God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit; each of whom is fully God, yet they are one as God. Each unmistakable person is fully, equally, and eternally God; yet each have unique functions and roles regarding how they express their authority. Each person is worthy of equal worship, honor, affections, and praise. In addition, each person of God compliments the other in harmony towards the incredible work of creation, providence, and redemption. The entire Christian faith is bound together with the confession of God’s Trinitarian nature (Matt. 28:18-20).
We believe in God the Father, the identified Creator of heaven and earth. He is infinite and incredibly perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He hears and answers prayers. In His sovereignty, He rules over all things. He is intimately involved with the affairs of men, and saves from sin and death—>those who come to Him through Jesus The Christ. He is to be respected, honored and made much of as God, the first person of the Trinity.
We believe in God the Son, (God from Himself) eternally begotten but absolutely not made. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. In history, He once and for the elect, assumed a human nature for the sake of our redemption...known as salvation (John 1:14; Heb. 1:3). He is fully God and fully man. Through Him, all things came into being that were created. This is not in conflict with God the Father being identified as the Creator of heaven and earth. God the Son suffered a terrible death, was buried for three days, and resurrected on the third day. He ascended and presently sits at the right hand of the Father until He returns for the final judgment and the consummation of the Kingdom. He is to be respected, honored and made much of as God; the second person of the Trinity. (being referred to as 2nd is not representative of worth nor does it show a lack of His importance)
We believe in God the Holy Spirit forever and always proceeding from the Father and the Son and is sent by the Father and Son to give new and redeemed life (John 15:26-27). The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment for the purposes of regenerating, redeeming, sanctifying, and ultimately emboldening all who believe in Jesus The Christ to pilgrimage towards a new heaven and earth with the Father. The Holy Spirit indwells within every true regenerate believer of Jesus. The Holy Spirit has come to glorify the Son who, in turn, came to glorify the Father. The Holy Spirit will lead the Church into a right understanding and rich application of the simplicity and authority of God’s Word. He is to be respected, honored and made much of as God, the third person of the Trinity. (being referred to as 3rd is not representative of worth nor does it show a lack of His importance) John 14:16,17,26; 15:26,27; John 16:9-14; Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19; Galatians 5:22-26).
The triune God—>Father, Son and Spirit, is the Creator of all things, visible and invisible. As the immortal and eternal Creator, He sovereignly rules over all of His creation (Ps. 24:1).
We believe in God the Father, the identified Creator of heaven and earth. He is infinite and incredibly perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He hears and answers prayers. In His sovereignty, He rules over all things. He is intimately involved with the affairs of men, and saves from sin and death—>those who come to Him through Jesus The Christ. He is to be respected, honored and made much of as God, the first person of the Trinity.
We believe in God the Son, (God from Himself) eternally begotten but absolutely not made. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. In history, He once and for the elect, assumed a human nature for the sake of our redemption...known as salvation (John 1:14; Heb. 1:3). He is fully God and fully man. Through Him, all things came into being that were created. This is not in conflict with God the Father being identified as the Creator of heaven and earth. God the Son suffered a terrible death, was buried for three days, and resurrected on the third day. He ascended and presently sits at the right hand of the Father until He returns for the final judgment and the consummation of the Kingdom. He is to be respected, honored and made much of as God; the second person of the Trinity. (being referred to as 2nd is not representative of worth nor does it show a lack of His importance)
We believe in God the Holy Spirit forever and always proceeding from the Father and the Son and is sent by the Father and Son to give new and redeemed life (John 15:26-27). The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment for the purposes of regenerating, redeeming, sanctifying, and ultimately emboldening all who believe in Jesus The Christ to pilgrimage towards a new heaven and earth with the Father. The Holy Spirit indwells within every true regenerate believer of Jesus. The Holy Spirit has come to glorify the Son who, in turn, came to glorify the Father. The Holy Spirit will lead the Church into a right understanding and rich application of the simplicity and authority of God’s Word. He is to be respected, honored and made much of as God, the third person of the Trinity. (being referred to as 3rd is not representative of worth nor does it show a lack of His importance) John 14:16,17,26; 15:26,27; John 16:9-14; Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19; Galatians 5:22-26).
The triune God—>Father, Son and Spirit, is the Creator of all things, visible and invisible. As the immortal and eternal Creator, He sovereignly rules over all of His creation (Ps. 24:1).
Doctrine of Creation and Providence.
We believe that God created the entire world (and the rest of the universe) from absolutely nothing and that it was originally very good; He created it to glorify Himself. (Colossians 1:16). Creation is distinct from God yet is always dependent on him. (Acts 17:25, 28). Therefore, we further believe that God categorically governs all things seen and unseen--> at all times and outside time—> in all places. (Gen. 1:1-2; Ps. 24:1). God’s creative work is the overflow of their affections rightly presented within the Trinitarian fellowship.
God is active in all things. Always. He doesn’t simply “let” the world exist, He makes the world exist; upholding all things by the word of His power and ultimate sovereignty. (Col. 1:17). Specifically within God’s providence and sovereignty, humans remain responsible (and accountable) for their actions and their actions make a difference (John 16:24). This is precisely why He sacrificed His son Jesus within the center of the gospel message.
God is active in all things. Always. He doesn’t simply “let” the world exist, He makes the world exist; upholding all things by the word of His power and ultimate sovereignty. (Col. 1:17). Specifically within God’s providence and sovereignty, humans remain responsible (and accountable) for their actions and their actions make a difference (John 16:24). This is precisely why He sacrificed His son Jesus within the center of the gospel message.
Doctrine of Revelation.
We believe that God‘s revelation of Himself has been given to humanity in both deeds and words. This revelation of God was demonstrated progressively by the unfolding of His character, mighty acts, and overarching purposes in history. God has unmistakably revealed Himself to mankind in three manners:
More specifically, we believe that Jesus is the perfect representative of who God is, because we as humans relate easiest to human expression. He is the image, imprint, and reflection of the invisible God. (Col. 1:15), (Heb. 1:3), (John 5:19).
We further believe the Bible (as presently constructed with 66 books of the Old and New Testaments) is penned by appointed men but nevertheless is inspired by God alone; therefore it is without fault in its original form. The Bible alone is comprehensively authoritative. We further believe in the sufficiency of Scripture. This means that all of what God requires for us to believe and do...all of God’s primary instruction to be obeyed…and all of His promises to keep and trust are found within the Bible alone. As God’s people hear, believe, and obey the Word, they are equipped as Bible-believing Christ-exalting disciples, humble servants, and witnesses to the gospel, to contend for the faith and run their race towards eternity. (Rom. 10:14-17).
- Jesus The Christ ( The embodied Word) Heb.1:1-2
- The Scriptures ( The inspired Word) 2 Tim. 3:16
- Within Creation | Psalms. 8; Rom. 1:20.
More specifically, we believe that Jesus is the perfect representative of who God is, because we as humans relate easiest to human expression. He is the image, imprint, and reflection of the invisible God. (Col. 1:15), (Heb. 1:3), (John 5:19).
We further believe the Bible (as presently constructed with 66 books of the Old and New Testaments) is penned by appointed men but nevertheless is inspired by God alone; therefore it is without fault in its original form. The Bible alone is comprehensively authoritative. We further believe in the sufficiency of Scripture. This means that all of what God requires for us to believe and do...all of God’s primary instruction to be obeyed…and all of His promises to keep and trust are found within the Bible alone. As God’s people hear, believe, and obey the Word, they are equipped as Bible-believing Christ-exalting disciples, humble servants, and witnesses to the gospel, to contend for the faith and run their race towards eternity. (Rom. 10:14-17).
Doctrine of Humanity.
We believe that all humanity (both male and female) is created in the imago dei (image of God). (Gen. 1:27-30). All men and all women, bearing the image of God, are meant to represent God in His creation (1 Cor. 10:31). God prescribes both men and women to manage and govern over creation in different yet equally important ways. Both men and women enjoy equal access to God by faith in Jesus the Christ. However, because mankind sinned against God, they became subject to physical, spiritual, and eternal death. (Eternal death means total separation from God). We believe wholeheartedly that all people are sinners by choice of their corrupt will; therefore, we are rightly under God’s righteous wrath and deserving of condemnation. Without salvation in Christ, we are lost without hope. With Christ, believers are called to flee from passivity, self-centeredness and self-indulgence—> and instead are challenged towards intentionality to live a biblical-based redeemed life, where engagement of the family, church, and civic life is a joyful priority.
Finally, Adam and Eve were designed to complement each other in the covenant of marriage that establishes the only God-ordained pattern of sexual relations for men and women. In God’s wise purposes, men and women are not simply interchangeable, but rather are distinct and complement each other in beautiful and right ways.
Recovering Complementarianism.
God designed man and woman with equal dignity and worth. This is best demonstrated in how we resemble, represent God, and how we relate to God. Men and women were created to demonstrate the picture of the trinity. However, in God’s good created order, men and women are to have different yet complementary roles and responsibilities in the home and church. As it relates to the church, men and women are both expected to lead; however, the office of elder/pastor is reserved for qualified men (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1). For more information on our distinctive regarding complementarianism, please contact us directly.
Finally, Adam and Eve were designed to complement each other in the covenant of marriage that establishes the only God-ordained pattern of sexual relations for men and women. In God’s wise purposes, men and women are not simply interchangeable, but rather are distinct and complement each other in beautiful and right ways.
Recovering Complementarianism.
God designed man and woman with equal dignity and worth. This is best demonstrated in how we resemble, represent God, and how we relate to God. Men and women were created to demonstrate the picture of the trinity. However, in God’s good created order, men and women are to have different yet complementary roles and responsibilities in the home and church. As it relates to the church, men and women are both expected to lead; however, the office of elder/pastor is reserved for qualified men (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1). For more information on our distinctive regarding complementarianism, please contact us directly.
Doctrine of Baptism & Communion.
We believe the New Testament prescribes baptism after conversion by immersion into water. Baptism by immersion symbolizes the legitimacy of the believer’s union to Christ in His death and resurrection (Rom. 6:1-14). Baptism is reserved for those who have repented and placed their complete faith in Christ.
When the believer is immersed into water:
When the believer is raised out of the water:
Finally, we believe that baptism by immersion should be practiced and done in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe that communion was initiated and instituted by Jesus the Christ. It is meant to represent the ongoing covenant that glorifies and places weight on the remembrance of the atoning death and resurrection Jesus experienced for our salvation and redemption. We believe communion is reserved for those who have a genuine profession of faith and have shown discernible fruit of believing in Jesus.
We believe both of these ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord. Acts 2:41, 8:12, 10:47-48, 16:14-15; Colossians 2:11-12; Romans 6:1-11; Galatians 3:2,5, 24-29 I Cor. 11:23-30. Matt. 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:17-20.
When the believer is immersed into water:
- it represents death to the old life and nature of unbelief and willful sinning.
When the believer is raised out of the water:
- It represents birth into a new life and a new nature of progressive sanctification.
Finally, we believe that baptism by immersion should be practiced and done in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe that communion was initiated and instituted by Jesus the Christ. It is meant to represent the ongoing covenant that glorifies and places weight on the remembrance of the atoning death and resurrection Jesus experienced for our salvation and redemption. We believe communion is reserved for those who have a genuine profession of faith and have shown discernible fruit of believing in Jesus.
We believe both of these ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord. Acts 2:41, 8:12, 10:47-48, 16:14-15; Colossians 2:11-12; Romans 6:1-11; Galatians 3:2,5, 24-29 I Cor. 11:23-30. Matt. 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; Luke 22:17-20.