Our Beliefs
The 14 Articles of Faith that guide our church community and shape our understanding of God's Word
The Bible
The Holy Scriptures are the inspired, infallible Word of God — our final authority for faith, doctrine, and conduct.
Key Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16–17, 2 Peter 1:20–21, Psalm 119:105
One God (Trinity)
There is one God eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit — coequal and coeternal.
Key Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose again, and will return visibly and gloriously.
Key Scriptures: John 1:1–14, Luke 1:26–35, 1 Corinthians 15:3–4, Acts 1:11
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the active presence of God who convicts the world of sin, regenerates the believer, empowers for service, and sanctifies for holy living.
Key Scriptures: John 14:16–17, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22–23, Romans 8:11
Human Condition & Sin
Humanity was created good but fell into sin through disobedience. All people are born with a sinful nature and are in need of salvation.
Key Scriptures: Romans 3:23, Genesis 3:1–7, Romans 5:12
Salvation
Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It includes repentance, justification, and regeneration through the new birth.
Key Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8–9, Romans 10:9–10, John 3:3
Baptism & Ordinances
Water baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper are ordinances commanded by Christ for all believers.
Key Scriptures: Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:3–4, 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
New Birth & Regeneration
The new birth is a spiritual transformation that brings the believer into God's family and kingdom through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Key Scriptures: John 3:5–7, Titus 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17
Sanctification / Holy Living
Believers are called to live holy lives, separated from sin, and to grow continually in grace and godliness through the work of the Holy Spirit.
Key Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:3–4, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 12:1–2
Spiritual Gifts & Healing
The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts for the building up of the church. Divine healing and miracles are part of God's provision through faith and prayer.
Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:4–11, James 5:14–15, Mark 16:17–18
The Church
The church is the body of Christ, made up of believers called to worship, fellowship, evangelism, and discipleship.
Key Scriptures: Ephesians 1:22–23, Acts 2:42–47, Matthew 16:18
Mission & Evangelism
The Church of God is called to spread the Gospel and make disciples of all nations through witness and service.
Key Scriptures: Matthew 28:19–20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8
Resurrection & Judgment
There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead: eternal life for the righteous and everlasting punishment for the unrepentant.
Key Scriptures: John 5:28–29, Revelation 20:11–15, Matthew 25:31–46
Christ's Return
We believe in the visible, personal, and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ and the establishment of His eternal Kingdom.
Key Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17, Revelation 22:12–13, Matthew 24:30
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