Statement of Faith

I believe the Bible to be the inspired, only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

I believe in the Trinity, that there are three persons in the Godhead – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the God the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.)

I believe in Salvation, that we are justified by grace, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

I believe in the Body of Christ, I believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. (John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.)

I believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, I believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.)

I believe God created humans in His image, intentionally and immutably male and female, each bringing unique and complementary qualities to sexuality and relationships, in marriage, as designed by God, is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, and is intended by God to be a thriving, lifelong relationship enduring through trials, sickness, financial crisis and emotional stresses.

I believe children are a heritage from God and a blessing from His hand. Parents are therefore accountable to Him for raising, shaping and preparing them for a life of service to His Kingdom and to humanity. I believe in the God given roles of the husband, wife and children in the family.

I believe human beings are created by God in His image. Therefore, every person from conception to natural death, possesses inherent dignity and immeasurable worth—including preborn children, elderly individuals, those with special needs and others marginalized by society. Christians, then, are called to defend, protect, and value all human life. “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:13-14a)