What We Believe
What we believe matters, because what we believe shapes how we worship, how we live, and how we understand God. Our doctrine is not built on trends, personalities, or cultural pressure, but on the inspired and sufficient Word of God. We gladly stand within the historic Christian faith, holding to the truths confessed by faithful believers throughout the centuries and summarized in the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, the Reformed Baptist tradition contained in the 1689 Baptist Confession.
The statements below provide a concise summary of the core teachings that guide our preaching, worship, and life together as a church.
The statements below provide a concise summary of the core teachings that guide our preaching, worship, and life together as a church.
The Word of God
We believe the Bible is God-breathed, true in all it affirms, complete and sufficient for salvation and godly living. It stands as our final authority above every human tradition, creed, confession or feeling. By the Scriptures God speaks truth, gives wisdom, and lays bare our hearts, directing us in every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:19–21; Psalm 19:7–11; Isaiah 40:8; John 17:17; Hebrews 4:12)
The Triune God
We believe in one God who eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; equal in power, glory, and divine essence. The Father is of none, neither begotten nor proceeding, the fountain of all that is. The Son is eternally begotten of the Father, the Word through whom all things were made, who upholds and rules all creation, and who in time became man to redeem and reconcile sinners. The Spirit eternally proceeds from the Father and the Son. The Father purposes all things, the Son
The Character of God
God is holy, sovereign, just, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. He does all that He pleases according to His perfect wisdom, and all His ways are righteous and true. Every good gift flows from His unchanging goodness, and all things exist for His glory. (Psalm 145:3–9; Exodus 34:6–7; Isaiah 46:9–10; Deuteronomy 32:3–4; Psalm 115:3; James 1:17)
God's Eternal Decree
From eternity God wisely ordained all that comes to pass and, in providence, He upholds, directs, and governs all things great and small. He is never the author of sin, nor does His rule cancel human responsibility. In every circumstance He accomplishes His purposes for His glory and the good of those who love Him. (Ephesians 1:11; Daniel 4:35; Romans 8:28; Proverbs 16:9; Isaiah 46:9–10; Psalm 33:10–11)
Creation
God created all things by His powerful word, declaring them good. He made humanity male and female, in His image to know Him, reflect His character, and exercise faithful stewardship over creation for His glory. Our dignity, purpose, and calling flow from being His image-bearers. (Genesis 1:26–28, 31; Genesis 2:7; Psalm 8:3–6; Colossians 1:16; Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 4:11)
The Fall of Man
Our first parents sinned, and through Adam’s one trespass sin and death spread to all. Consequently, we are born with a corrupted nature, guilty and estranged from God, unable to rescue ourselves. Only God’s renewing grace can make us alive to Him again. (Genesis 3:1–19; Romans 3:10–12, 23; Romans 5:12, 18–19; Ephesians 2:1–3; Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 51:5)
Regeneration and The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit grants new birth, removing hearts of stone and giving hearts of flesh so that we repent and believe. He indwells and seals believers, produces the fruit of holiness, and empowers perseverance and service until the day of redemption. (John 3:3–8; Ezekiel 36:26–27; Titus 3:5–6; Romans 8:9–11; Galatians 5:22–25; Ephesians 1:13–14)
Jesus Christ, the Son of God
The eternal Son became truly man without ceasing to be truly God. He lived in flawless obedience, offered Himself as the spotless, atoning sacrifice for our sins, rose bodily in victory over death, and now reigns and intercedes for His people. In Christ alone we behold the fullness and preeminence of God’s saving work. (John 1:14; Philippians 2:5–11; Hebrews 4:14–15; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Colossians 1:15–20; Romans 8:34)
The Gospel of Grace
We are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. God justifies sinners by crediting to us the righteousness of Christ and counting our sins paid in His atoning death. This good news brings forgiveness, peace with God, and a confessed allegiance to Jesus as Lord. (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 3:23–26; Titus 3:4–7; Romans 10:9–10; Galatians 2:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
The Ordinances
Christ gave two ordinances to His church. In baptism, believers publicly confess faith and signify union with Christ in His death and resurrection. In the Lord’s Supper, we remember and proclaim His saving death, renew our fellowship with Him and one another, and look to His coming again. (Matthew 28:19–20; Romans 6:3–4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Luke 22:19–20; Acts 2:41; Colossians 2:12)
The People of God
All who trust in Christ are adopted as God’s sons and daughters and formed into one people, a royal priesthood and holy nation. As God’s household and temple in the Spirit, we love one another, worship faithfully, and make disciples of all nations. (John 1:12–13; Galatians 4:4–7; 1 Peter 2:9–10; Matthew 28:18–20; Ephesians 2:19–22; Colossians 3:12–15)
The Local Church
A local church is a baptized congregation covenanted under Christ’s headship to gather for the ministry of the Word, prayer, fellowship, and the communion Table. Christ supplies gifts and appoints qualified shepherds to care for the flock, that the body might grow in unity and love and carry out His mission. (Acts 2:42–47; Ephesians 4:11–16; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 10:24–25; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; 1 Peter 5:1–4)
The Christian Life
Those united to Christ are called to present their lives to God in grateful obedience. By the Spirit we put sin to death, bear the fruit of love and holiness, practice justice and mercy, and devote ourselves to visible good works that adorn the gospel. (Romans 12:1–2; Galatians 5:22–25; Colossians 3:12–17; Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:14–16; James 2:14–17)
The Last Things
Jesus will return bodily to raise the dead and judge the world in righteousness. The righteous in Christ will inherit the kingdom and dwell with God forever; the unrepentant will face everlasting judgment. God will make all things new; a righteous new heavens and new earth where He dwells with His people forever. (John 5:28–29; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 20:11–15; Revelation 21:1–4; 2 Peter 3:13; Matthew 25:31–34, 46)
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