Who God is
God is love. We believe there is only one true God who is the eternal King, Creator and Redeemer of all that is. He is perfectly holy, just, loving and truthful. He has revealed Himself to be eternally self-existent—one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—and that these, being one God, are equal in deity, power, and glory.
God is love. We believe there is only one true God who is the eternal King, Creator and Redeemer of all that is. He is perfectly holy, just, loving and truthful. He has revealed Himself to be eternally self-existent—one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—and that these, being one God, are equal in deity, power, and glory.
God the Father
We believe God the Father is the source of all that exists, both physical and spiritual. With the Son and the Holy Spirit, He made man, male and female, in His image. He is a God of relationship, and relates to people as Father, forever declaring His goodness toward them. He is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
We believe God the Father is the source of all that exists, both physical and spiritual. With the Son and the Holy Spirit, He made man, male and female, in His image. He is a God of relationship, and relates to people as Father, forever declaring His goodness toward them. He is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
God the Son
We believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ (Messiah), the one and only Son of God; He is God incarnate. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is God's Anointed One. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, He lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect eternal sacrifice for our sins. He was crucified unto death, was buried, resurrected and ascended into heaven, and is now alive today in the presence of God the Father and in His people.
We believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ (Messiah), the one and only Son of God; He is God incarnate. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is God's Anointed One. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, He lived a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect eternal sacrifice for our sins. He was crucified unto death, was buried, resurrected and ascended into heaven, and is now alive today in the presence of God the Father and in His people.
God the Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is The Spirit of Truth. The Holy Spirit convicts, regenerates, justifies, and adopts us as we enter the Kingdom of God as sons and daughters. We believe in the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is empowered to live a holy (set apart) life and minister supernaturally.
We believe the Holy Spirit is The Spirit of Truth. The Holy Spirit convicts, regenerates, justifies, and adopts us as we enter the Kingdom of God as sons and daughters. We believe in the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is empowered to live a holy (set apart) life and minister supernaturally.
The Word of God
The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. Jesus is the fulfillment of all Scripture, and His life and words are the standard and truth by which we live out our Christian faith. Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, guides us into receiving the Word as more than mere information, but as living revelation.
The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God. Jesus is the fulfillment of all Scripture, and His life and words are the standard and truth by which we live out our Christian faith. Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth, guides us into receiving the Word as more than mere information, but as living revelation.
Good and Evil
Humankind was created in the image of God to know and enjoy Him, yet we willfully rejected the Lordship and glory of God for which we were intended. Because of this, sickness, death and judgment entered the world and now all creation, including humanity, experiences the effects and consequences of sin.
Satan, originally the archangel Lucifer who worshipped in God’s presence, rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven, taking one third of the angels with him; these angels are now demonic hosts roaming the earth. Satan’s revenge is to wreak havoc on the earth, striving to deceive as many humans as he can into rebellion against God so that they might join him in his eternal damnation. Though he is currently at work with his demonic hosts to establish his counter-kingdom of darkness, evil, and unrest, his appointed time is coming when he and his demons will be cast into hell, forever tormented and separated from the presence of God.
God, in His goodness and love, has given every human being free will, whether to accept or reject His gift of Salvation. Those who receive Him are restored to relationship with God, and will spend eternity with Him in Heaven, where every tear will be wiped away, there will be no more death, sorrow, pain or sin. Heaven and hell are real places, and it is our personal choice that determines where we will spend eternity.
Humankind was created in the image of God to know and enjoy Him, yet we willfully rejected the Lordship and glory of God for which we were intended. Because of this, sickness, death and judgment entered the world and now all creation, including humanity, experiences the effects and consequences of sin.
Satan, originally the archangel Lucifer who worshipped in God’s presence, rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven, taking one third of the angels with him; these angels are now demonic hosts roaming the earth. Satan’s revenge is to wreak havoc on the earth, striving to deceive as many humans as he can into rebellion against God so that they might join him in his eternal damnation. Though he is currently at work with his demonic hosts to establish his counter-kingdom of darkness, evil, and unrest, his appointed time is coming when he and his demons will be cast into hell, forever tormented and separated from the presence of God.
God, in His goodness and love, has given every human being free will, whether to accept or reject His gift of Salvation. Those who receive Him are restored to relationship with God, and will spend eternity with Him in Heaven, where every tear will be wiped away, there will be no more death, sorrow, pain or sin. Heaven and hell are real places, and it is our personal choice that determines where we will spend eternity.
Salvation
It is God’s will that no one would be separated from Him, but that all people would be reconciled to Him through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus, in sacrificial love, chose to humble Himself, stepping out of heaven to become a man, living among us and demonstrating the heart of the Father. He lived a perfect, sinless life in order to willingly lay down His life as a sacrifice, breaking the power of the curse of sin and death once and for all.
Anyone can be restored to relationship with God through repenting, believing and receiving Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. The victorious redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides freedom from the power of the enemy – sin, lies, sickness, fear, and torment. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No ordinance, ritual, work or any other activity on the part of man is required or accepted for His Salvation. This saving grace of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, also sanctifies us by enabling us to do what is pleasing in God’s sight, that we might be progressively transformed into the image of Christ.
We believe water baptism and communion are to be observed in obedience and not as a means of Salvation. Water baptism symbolizes the death of the old, sinful nature and a new life in Christ. Communion symbolizes the sacrificial body and blood of Christ. (The bread represents His body broken and offered to us; the wine represents the blood of the new covenant.)
It is God’s will that no one would be separated from Him, but that all people would be reconciled to Him through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus, in sacrificial love, chose to humble Himself, stepping out of heaven to become a man, living among us and demonstrating the heart of the Father. He lived a perfect, sinless life in order to willingly lay down His life as a sacrifice, breaking the power of the curse of sin and death once and for all.
Anyone can be restored to relationship with God through repenting, believing and receiving Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord. The victorious redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides freedom from the power of the enemy – sin, lies, sickness, fear, and torment. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No ordinance, ritual, work or any other activity on the part of man is required or accepted for His Salvation. This saving grace of God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, also sanctifies us by enabling us to do what is pleasing in God’s sight, that we might be progressively transformed into the image of Christ.
We believe water baptism and communion are to be observed in obedience and not as a means of Salvation. Water baptism symbolizes the death of the old, sinful nature and a new life in Christ. Communion symbolizes the sacrificial body and blood of Christ. (The bread represents His body broken and offered to us; the wine represents the blood of the new covenant.)
The Church (Body of Christ)
The Church consists of all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. While it is vital to assemble together as the Church, “Church” is not to be reduced to a destination or event, but it is who we are. The Church as the “Ekklesia” is the governing body of Christ, who has been given authority from Heaven to legislate the realities of Heaven on the earth. God has called the Church to work together in unity to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ and further advance His Kingdom by undoing the works of the enemy, preaching and living the good news of God's love, discipling the nations, baptizing and teaching them to love and obey God.
God has given to the Church some with the grace to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip the Saints (Believers) for the work of the ministry. Their calling is to nurture, prepare, and build up the Body of Christ until we attain oneness in the faith and in the intimate knowledge of Christ and become mature into His fullness. We believe men, women, and children are called and gifted to proclaim the Gospel and do all the works of the Kingdom.
We believe that signs and wonders, as well as all the gifts of the Holy Spirit described in the New Testament, are operative today and are designed to demonstrate the presence of the Kingdom and to empower and edify the Church to fulfill its calling and mission. The baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire is poured out on Believers that they might have power to be witnesses, testifying of the Gospel (good news) of Jesus.
We believe that God’s Kingdom is forever increasing on the earth, displacing the kingdom of darkness until the great and glorious day when evil is utterly destroyed and there is a new heaven and a new earth together as one. Presently, God has given authority to His Church to partner with Him to establish His will and power on the earth, just as it has been established in Heaven. As Believers, we eagerly await the physical return of Jesus Christ to the earth to rule and reign in righteousness and justice forever.
The Church consists of all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. While it is vital to assemble together as the Church, “Church” is not to be reduced to a destination or event, but it is who we are. The Church as the “Ekklesia” is the governing body of Christ, who has been given authority from Heaven to legislate the realities of Heaven on the earth. God has called the Church to work together in unity to carry on the ministry of Jesus Christ and further advance His Kingdom by undoing the works of the enemy, preaching and living the good news of God's love, discipling the nations, baptizing and teaching them to love and obey God.
God has given to the Church some with the grace to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip the Saints (Believers) for the work of the ministry. Their calling is to nurture, prepare, and build up the Body of Christ until we attain oneness in the faith and in the intimate knowledge of Christ and become mature into His fullness. We believe men, women, and children are called and gifted to proclaim the Gospel and do all the works of the Kingdom.
We believe that signs and wonders, as well as all the gifts of the Holy Spirit described in the New Testament, are operative today and are designed to demonstrate the presence of the Kingdom and to empower and edify the Church to fulfill its calling and mission. The baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire is poured out on Believers that they might have power to be witnesses, testifying of the Gospel (good news) of Jesus.
We believe that God’s Kingdom is forever increasing on the earth, displacing the kingdom of darkness until the great and glorious day when evil is utterly destroyed and there is a new heaven and a new earth together as one. Presently, God has given authority to His Church to partner with Him to establish His will and power on the earth, just as it has been established in Heaven. As Believers, we eagerly await the physical return of Jesus Christ to the earth to rule and reign in righteousness and justice forever.