What We Believe

I. THE SCRIPTURES

We believe that salvation is entirely the work of God’s grace through Jesus Christ. He lived a sinless life, fulfilled the divine law, died as a perfect sacrifice for sin, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now reigns as our compassionate and all‑sufficient Savior.

Scripture Support:

• “By grace you have been saved through faith.” — Ephesians 2:8
• “He committed no sin.” — 1 Peter 2:22
• “Christ died for our sins… He was raised on the third day.” — 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
• “He is at the right hand of God.” — Romans 8:34

II. THE TRUE GOD

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—equal in essence, power, and glory.

Scripture Support:

• “The LORD our God, the LORD is one.” —Deuteronomy 6:4
• “Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” —Matthew 28:19
• “The Word was God… the Spirit of God moved.” — John 1:1; Genesis 1:2

III. THE FALL OF MAN

We believe humanity was created in holiness but fell through voluntary transgression, becoming sinners by nature and choice, under just condemnation and unable to save themselves.

Scripture Support:

• “By one man sin entered into the world.” — Romans 5:12
• “All have sinned.” — Romans 3:23
• “In sin did my mother conceive me.” — Psalm 51:5

IV. THE WAY OF SALVATION

We believe salvation is entirely of grace through Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law through perfect obedience and made full atonement through His death. He rose, ascended, and reigns as the all‑sufficient Savior.

Scripture Support:

• “The Son of Man came… to give His life as a ransom.” — Mark 10:45
• “He became obedient unto death.” — Philippians 2:8
• “We were reconciled to God by the death of His Son.” — Romans 5:10

V. JUSTIFICATION

We believe justification is God’s gracious act of pardoning sin and declaring the believer righteous through faith in Christ alone. His righteousness is imputed to us, granting peace with God.

Scripture Support:

• “Justified by faith, we have peace with God.” — Romans 5:1
• “Faith was credited as righteousness.” — Romans 4:5
• “Not by works… but according to His mercy.” — Titus 3:5

VI. GRACE IN REGENERATION

We believe regeneration is the Spirit’s supernatural work of imparting a new nature, producing a holy disposition, and enabling voluntary obedience to the gospel.

Scripture Support:

• “You must be born again.” — John 3:7
• “He saved us by the washing of regeneration.” — Titus 3:5
• “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17

VII. REPENTANCE AND FAITH

We believe repentance and faith are inseparable graces produced by the Spirit in the regenerated heart. Repentance is turning from sin; faith is receiving Christ alone for salvation.

Scripture Support:

• “Repent and believe the gospel.” — Mark 1:15
• “God grants repentance.” — 2 Timothy 2:25
• “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” — Acts 16:31

VIII. GOD’S PURPOSE OF GRACE (ELECTION)

We believe the election is God’s eternal purpose to save, sanctify, and glorify believers. It is consistent with human responsibility and displays God’s sovereign goodness.

Scripture Support:

• “He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world.” — Ephesians 1:4
• “Predestined according to His purpose.” — Ephesians 1:11
• “As many as were ordained to eternal life believed.” — Acts 13:48

IX. SANCTIFICATION

We believe sanctification is the progressive work of the Holy Spirit, beginning at regeneration and continuing throughout life as believers grow in grace and holiness.

Scripture Support:

• “This is the will of God—your sanctification.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:3
• “Being transformed… by the Spirit.” — 2 Corinthians 3:18
• “Sanctify them by Your truth.” — John 17:17

XI. THE HARMONY OF THE LAW AND THE GOSPEL

We believe God’s Law is holy, just, and good. The gospel delivers believers from the love of sin and restores them to sincere obedience through Christ and the means of grace.

Scripture Support:

• “The law is holy.” — Romans 7:12
• “Christ is the end of the law for righteousness.” — Romans 10:4
• “The Spirit enables us to fulfill the righteous requirement of the law.” — Romans 8:4

XII. A GOSPEL CHURCH

We believe a gospel church is a congregation of baptized believers united in covenant fellowship, observing Christ’s ordinances and guided by scriptural officers—pastors and deacons.

Scripture Support:

• “They were added to the church.” — Acts 2:47
• “Bishops and deacons.” — Philippians 1:1
• “Shepherd the flock of God.” —1 Peter 5:2

XIII. BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER

We believe baptism is the immersion of a believer in water, symbolizing union with Christ. The Lord’s Supper commemorates His sacrificial love and requires self‑examination.

Scripture Support:

• “Buried with Him in baptism.” — Romans 6:4
• “Do this in remembrance of Me.” — 1 Corinthians 11:24
• “Let a man examine himself.” — 1 Corinthians 11:28

XIV. THE CHRISTIAN SABBATH

We believe Sunday, the Lord’s Day, is set apart for worship, rest, and spiritual devotion.

Scripture Support:

• “On the first day of the week… they gathered.” — Acts 20:7
• “The Lord’s Day.” —Revelation 1:10
• “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.” — Exodus 20:8

THE INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN THE MINISTRY

We believe the gospel ministry is inclusive of both women and men. Scripture records women among Jesus’ followers, recipients of the Spirit’s outpouring, and active participants in apostolic ministry. Women such as Lydia, Chloe, Nympha, Apphia, Priscilla, Phoebe, Junia, and others demonstrate full participation in gospel work. This affirms the equal worth, gifting, and significance of women in ministry.

Scripture Support:

• “Your sons and daughters shall prophesy.” — Acts 2:17
• “Priscilla and Aquila explained the way of God more accurately.” — Acts 18:26
• “Phoebe, a servant of the church.” — Romans 16:1
• "Junia…outstanding among the apostles.” — Romans 16:7
• "Lydia…whose heart the Lord opened.” — Acts 16:14–15