The following are some of our common beliefs:
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The Bible is God’s inspired
Word, final authority and guide for life and godliness. 2 Timothy 3:14-17
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There is one eternal God
whose fulness the Bible describes as God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the
Holy Spirit. John 14:23-26
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Jesus Christ was born of a
virgin, came to earth, was fully human, lived a sinless life, died on the cross
as the complete sacrifice for sin, was raised from the dead, and offers
salvation to all who put their faith and trust in Him. Matthew 1:23; John 3:16;
Philippians 2:5-11.
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Jesus is the way, the
truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through him. John 14:6
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Sin is universal, and it separates
us from God. Everyone is accountable to God for their sin. God, in His love,
desires every person to learn about Him, come to Him, and receive salvation
through His Son, Jesus. Titus 2:11-14; 2 Timothy 2:3; Hebrews 9:27
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Jesus has charged all his
followers to share the good news about Him. Matthew 28:19
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We are saved by God’s Grace
through faith in Jesus. Salvation is God’s free gift to all who will believe
and put their trust in Him. Salvation cannot be obtained through human effort
or merit. Ephesians 2:8
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Receiving God’s free gift
of salvation will produce an observable change in a person, evidenced by a new
life lived in Christ and service to Him. Followers of Jesus Christ strive to
know and do God’s will. Mark 3:35; James 1:24; 2 Timothy 2:15; Matthew 7:13-16
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As followers, we publically
confess our faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
repent of our sinful lifestyle, are baptized, and begin the journey with Jesus “on
the narrow road that leads to life.” Based on this, Jesus adds followers to His
body, the Church. Acts 2:38, 2:47
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While the fullness of
spiritual fellowship exists between baptized Believers, we welcome everyone
into our gatherings who is seeking to learn about God and develop a deeper relationship
with Him. 1 John 1:3,7; 1 Corinthians 1:9; Philippians 2:1-2; Galatians 3:26-28;
Romans 6:1-4
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The Holy Spirit convicts of
sin, points to Jesus, reveals spiritual truth and understanding of the Bible so
we will apply it in our life. He indwells, comforts, guides, and directs, and
he is God’s seal of our salvation. John 14:1-21; Ephesians 1:13
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Jesus is the Head of the
Church. He is Lord over every aspect of one’s life. We are accountable to God’s
Word and to one another, and we hold each other accountable. Jesus will return
at God’s appointed time to claim His bride, the Church. Both the living and the
dead will be raised and will give an account for the life they have lived.
Hebrews 9:27; 1 Corinthians 2:15, 6:19
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The Body of Christ is a
unit made up of many members with different gifts given to buildup, mature and
strengthen the Body of Christ for works of service so that “we will in all
things grow up into him who is the Head, that is Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-16