The Bible

The 66 books of the Bible, as written in the original languages, are completely divinely inspired and without error and infallible and are the final authority in all matters of faith, conduct and every area of life.

Matthew 5:18 ; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ; 2 Peter 1:19-21

The Trinity 

There is only one true living God who exists in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We believe that this triune God created the universe from nothing and upholds it by His power.

Deuteronomy 6:4 ; Genesis 1:1 ; Hebrews 11:3, Hebrews 1:3 ; John 1:1-3, John 4:24, John 14:16; Acts 5:3-4 ; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 ; Job 38:4 ; Psalm 146:6 ; Isaiah 42:5 ; Colossians 1:15-17 

Mankind and Sin

We believe God created mankind male and female, each in the image of God, but because of disobedience and rebellion, sin entered the world.

Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:6-7 ; Romans 3:9-23, Romans 5:12-14 ; Ephesians 2:1-3 ; 2 Peter 2:4-10 ; Revelation 20:11-15

Our Lord Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Eternal Son of God who was both fully God and fully man.  He was crucified, died an atoning death for our sins and rose again.  He is our Prophet, Priest, King, Saviour, and Lord. He will return in power and glory and complete God’s purposes of judgment and salvation.

Isaiah 7:14,9:6 ; Matthew 1:6, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 20:28 ; Mark 10:45 ; Luke 24:34 ; John 1:1-3, John 1:14, John 10:30 ; Hebrews 1:4, Hebrews 4:15 ; 2 Corinthians 5:21 ; Philippians 2:6-11 ; 1 John 1:1-3

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the eternal third person of the Trinity.  He leads the sinner to repentance and regeneration by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ so that the believer may be granted the gift of eternal life

Acts 5:3-4 ; John 16:7-11 ; 1 Corinthians 2:14 ; Ezekiel 36:26-27 ; John 3:1-8 ; Romans 8:15-16 ; 1 Corinthians 12:13 ; Ephesians 5:18 ; Galatians 5:22-23 ; Acts 1:8

Salvation

We believe God, by His grace, forgives and saves all who turn from their sin and trust only in the Lord Jesus Christ and the atonement through His shed blood.  He justifies them through their faith in the Saviour, giving them new life by the Holy Spirit and an eternal home in heaven.

Ephesians 1:3-8, Ephesians 2:4-10 ; Acts 26:20 ; Romans 5:1, Romans 6:1 ; 1 John 1:7, 1 John 5:11-12 ; John 10:27-29, John 3:14-15, John 14:1-6 ; Matthew 26:28 ; Hebrews 9:11-15, Hebrews 9:22

Marriage

We recognize marriage as a covenant made before God and ordained by God. We define marriage as being between one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.

Genesis 2:24 ; Matthew 19:4, Matthew 19:6 ; 1 Corinthians 7:7,39 ; 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 ; Deuteronomy 7:3

The Church

The Church is referred to in Scripture as the Body of Christ. It is made up of all true believers and gathers locally in many places at many times.

Acts 2:42-47 ; Romans 12:4-5 ; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 ; Ephesians 4:2-16 ; Hebrews 10:24-25

Spiritual Gifts

The Holy Spirit gives ministry gifts to all believers. When exercised, the gifts will be expressed according to the guidelines given in the scriptures.

1 Corinthians 12:4-31, 1 Corinthians 14:23-40 ; 2 Corinthians 12:12 ; Hebrews 2:3-4 ; Ephesians 4:12-16

Satan

Satan is a created being, a fallen angel who has led a spiritual struggle against God and His purposes throughout time.  He leads demonic forces in opposition to Christ and His Church. Satan’s judgment was secured at Calvary and will be dealt with at the end of time

Isaiah 14:13 ; Ezekiel 28:15 ; Matthew 13:19, Matthew 13:39 ; 2 Peter 2:4 ; Revelation 12:9, Revelation 20:7-10

The Future 

Our Lord Jesus Christ will return in person and with great glory to take His Church to Himself and to establish His Kingdom of righteousness and peace.

Mark 13:32 ; John 14:1-4, John 5:28-29, John 3:36 ; Acts 1:11 ; 1 Corinthians 15:1 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ; Titus 2:11-14 ; Matthew 25:46 ; Revelation 1:7, Revelation 20:1-15