What We Believe
We hold to historic, orthodox Christianity. The faith once for all delivered to the saints. Nothing novel. Nothing trendy. Just the truth that Christians have confessed for two thousand years.
Statement of Faith
God
We believe in one God, eternally existing as one essence and three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Revelation
God has revealed himself through Jesus Christ, through Scripture, and through creation. He is not hidden. He has made himself known.
Creation and Providence
God created all things and sustains all things. He is sovereign over every part of his creation.
Humanity
Every person bears the image of God and possesses inherent dignity and worth.
Sin
Sin has broken every relationship: with God, with one another, and with creation itself. All people stand in need of redemption.
Salvation
Redemption comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone. There is no other way.
The Church
The church is the body of Christ. It exists to demonstrate the love, beauty, and glory of God to the world. It is not a building or an institution. It is the people of God gathered and sent.
Scripture
The Old and New Testament Scriptures are the inspired word of God, the ultimate authority for faith and practice. We read the Bible together, carefully and honestly.
Resurrection and Kingdom
Christ will return to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom has no end.
Eternity
Those who taccent in Christ will enjoy eternal communion with God. Those who reject him face eternal separation from his presence.
Historic Creeds
We affirm the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed as faithful summaries of biblical teaching. These creeds connect us to the historic, global church. We are not starting something new. We are continuing something ancient.