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Our Core Beliefs

The Authority of Scripture
We hold the Bible as the infallible and inerrant truth, a steadfast light in an ever-shifting world. The Scriptures, weaving together the Old and New Testaments, are breathed out by the Divine, providing a complete revelation of God's plan for salvation and serving as the unwavering guide for our faith and life. This sacred text, living and active, is the final authority in all matters of doctrine and practice.
(References: 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:21; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 19:7-8; Matthew 5:17-18)

The One True God
We affirm that there is but one true God, eternal and limitless, the Creator of all. In the mystery of the Holy Trinity, God exists coequally and coeternally as three distinct Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each Person, embodying the essence of Deity, works in concert within the Godhead, manifesting perfect unity and love.
(References: Deuteronomy 6:4; Genesis 1:26, 3:22; Jeremiah 10:10; Psalm 33:6-9; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Timothy 1:17)

The Father's Heart
God the Father is infinite and sovereign, an intimate Spirit who is perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He mercifully engages in the tapestry of human affairs, listens to the cries of the humble in prayer, and offers salvation and new beginnings to all who approach Him through Jesus Christ.
(References: John 3:16; 4:14; 1 John 4:8; Jeremiah 32:17-19; Romans 5:8, 11:33-36)

The Work of the Spirit
God the Holy Spirit is sent forth from the Father and the Son to illuminate the glory of Christ. He convicts hearts of sin, champions the rebirth of the repentant, and resides within believers. As our Sanctifier, Counselor, and Strengthener, the Spirit guides us into truth and equips us for a life of righteousness and dedicated service.
(References: John 14:16-17, 26; 16:7-15; 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; 3:16; Acts 1:8)

Humanity's Reflection
Created in the image of God, humanity was designed for relationship and moral reflection of the Creator. Yet, through the fall into sin, we became estranged from God, inheritors of sin's stain and architects of our own brokenness. This tragic descent places us under divine judgment, in need of redemption.
(References: Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; 5:12, 18-19; John 3:17-18)

The Son's Sacrifice
Jesus Christ, God incarnate, is the exact representation of divine nature in human form. Born of a virgin, He walked among us in sinless obedience, sacrificing Himself on the cross as the exclusive remedy for our sins. His resurrection is the assurance of our hope, His ascension and continual intercession, the anchor of our souls. The promise of His return propels us towards a future adorned with His manifest reign.
(References: John 1:1-3, 20:28-29; Hebrews 1:1-3; 1 Timothy 3:16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 1:18-23; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 2:9-10, 17; 4:14-16; 10:10-12; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 1:8; 5:8-14)

Salvation's Gift
Salvation, a divine gift, is grounded in grace, accessible through faith, and apart from human merit. Believing in Christ's atonement and embracing Him with a repentant heart guarantees our redemption. Confessing Him as Savior and Lord marks the beginning of our saved existence.
(References: Acts 4:12; John 1:12; Romans 1:16; 3:21‐26; 6:23; 10:9‐10; Ephesians 2:8‐9; Titus 3:5‐7)
 
The Resurrection: Eternal Destiny Revealed
We proclaim the resurrection of the dead, a cornerstone of our hope. For the believer, it promises a future of eternal joy in the presence of the Lord; for the unbeliever, a solemn judgment awaits. This belief shapes our lives, infusing every action with eternal significance.
(References: Acts 24:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22; 51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 20:10-22:7)


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