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WHAT WE BELIEVE
THE BIBLE
is
the inspired and inerrant Word of God. It is true
and is the final authority for Christian living and
faith.
GOD
exists eternally
in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; and
has revealed Himself to be perfect in love,
righteous in all His ways, and creator of all things.
JESUS CHRIST
is God's eternal
Son. As true God and true man He allowed Himself to
be born of a virgin, taught men how to live through
His sinless life, was crucified as a sacrifice for
our sins, arose bodily from the dead, was seen by
over 500 persons, and returned to heaven to prepare
a place for us.
THE HOLY
SPIRIT
persuades
us to repent of our sins and confess Jesus as Lord.
He lives in us, comforts us, teaches us, equips us,
empowers us, and enables us
to live godly lives.
THE CHURCH
is the living
body of Christ on earth; He is its head and the
source of its life. The Body is composed of those
who have received Him as Savior and Lord. The church
exists to celebrate the Love of God; care about one
another in Christ; condition personal growth and
service; and communicate Christ in everyday living.
JESUS CHRIST
will return to
earth to raise the dead, judge the world, and
establish His glorious Kingdom. This is the hope of
the Church and its encouragement for ministry and
godly living. Those who have been reborn will live
with Him forever.
MEN AND WOMEN
were created in
God's image, tempted by Satan, and rebelled against
God. Through repentance and personal faith in Jesus
Christ, we are forgiven of our sins, reborn by the
Holy Spirit, and we become the children of God.
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