Our Beliefs
Regarding God
His Being
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Bible Verse: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)
Attributes
Our God is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and characterized by holiness, love, and justice.
Bible Verse: “The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works.” (Psalm 145:17)
The Trinity
We affirm the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, where these three persons exist in perfect unity and equality.
Bible Verse: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” (John 14:26)
His Works
God is the Creator of the universe, the Sustainer of all life, and the Sovereign Ruler of history.
Bible Verse: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
Creation
We acknowledge that God created all things, and His creation is good.
Bible Verse: “And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)
Providence
God actively governs and sustains His creation, working all things for His purposes.
Bible Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
Angels
We recognize the existence of angels as God’s supernatural messengers and servants.
Bible Verse: “Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14)
His Being
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Bible Verse: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)
Attributes
Our God is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and characterized by holiness, love, and justice.
Bible Verse: “The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works.” (Psalm 145:17)
The Trinity
We affirm the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, where these three persons exist in perfect unity and equality.
Bible Verse: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” (John 14:26)
His Works
God is the Creator of the universe, the Sustainer of all life, and the Sovereign Ruler of history.
Bible Verse: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
Creation
We acknowledge that God created all things, and His creation is good.
Bible Verse: “And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)
Providence
God actively governs and sustains His creation, working all things for His purposes.
Bible Verse: “The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
Angels
We recognize the existence of angels as God’s supernatural messengers and servants.
Bible Verse: “Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14)
Regarding Man
Created
We believe that humanity was created by God in His image and likeness.
Bible Verse: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
Common Origin
All human beings share a common origin and are equal in dignity and worth.
Bible Verse: “And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth.” (Acts 17:26)
Compound Being
Humans are composed of both physical and spiritual elements.
Bible Verse: “May your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
Offspring of God
We acknowledge that humanity is God’s creation, and He desires a relationship with us.
Bible Verse: “For in him we live and move and have our being; as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are indeed his offspring.'” (Acts 17:28)
In God’s Image
We affirm that humans reflect God’s nature through their moral and rational capacities.
Bible Verse: “Put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:24)
Under Law
We recognize the moral accountability of humans to obey God’s laws.
Bible Verse: “For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.” (Romans 2:12)
Created
We believe that humanity was created by God in His image and likeness.
Bible Verse: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
Common Origin
All human beings share a common origin and are equal in dignity and worth.
Bible Verse: “And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth.” (Acts 17:26)
Compound Being
Humans are composed of both physical and spiritual elements.
Bible Verse: “May your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
Offspring of God
We acknowledge that humanity is God’s creation, and He desires a relationship with us.
Bible Verse: “For in him we live and move and have our being; as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are indeed his offspring.'” (Acts 17:28)
In God’s Image
We affirm that humans reflect God’s nature through their moral and rational capacities.
Bible Verse: “Put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:24)
Under Law
We recognize the moral accountability of humans to obey God’s laws.
Bible Verse: “For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.” (Romans 2:12)
Regarding Sin
Its Nature
Sin is the transgression of God’s moral law and separates humanity from God.
Bible Verse: “Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.” (1 John 3:4)
Its Extent and Penalty
All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory, and the penalty for sin is death.
Bible Verse: “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
Regarding Redemption
The Person of the Redeemer
We believe in Jesus Christ as the Redeemer, both fully divine and fully human.
Bible Verse: “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)
The Work of the Redeemer
Jesus serves as a Prophet, Priest, and King, fulfilling His redemptive mission.
Bible Verse: “But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.” (Hebrews 10:12)
The Work of the Holy Spirit in Redemption
The Holy Spirit empowers believers, guiding them in truth and sanctifying them.
Bible Verse: “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” (John 14:26)
The Work of Redemption Viewed In Its Relations to the Believer
Believers are justified, adopted, regenerated, and sanctified by God’s grace.
Bible Verse: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)
The Union Between Christ and the Believer
Believers are united with Christ, becoming part of His body, the Church.
Bible Verse: “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)
The Work of the Redeemer
Jesus serves as a Prophet, Priest, and King, fulfilling His redemptive mission.
Bible Verse: “But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.” (Hebrews 10:12)
Related Doctrines
Repentance, Faith, Regeneration, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification: These doctrines shape the believer’s journey toward holiness and eternal life.
Bible Verse: Various passages throughout the Bible explain these concepts in detail.
The Union Between Believers: The Church and Its Institutions
Eschatology
Death and the State of the Soul After Death: We believe in the resurrection of the dead and the eternal destiny of souls.
Bible Verse: “And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.” (Daniel 12:2)
The Second Advent and the General Judgment: Christ will return to judge the living and the dead.
Bible Verse: “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God.” (1 Thessalonians 4:16)
Heaven and Hell: Believers will enjoy eternal fellowship with God in heaven, while the unrepentant will face eternal separation from Him.
Bible Verse: “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” (John 14:3)
Additional Tenets
Jesus Is Our Only Savior: Jesus Christ is our sole Savior, Justifier, Sanctifier, and Redeemer, offering salvation from sin and God’s wrath through His sacrifice on the cross.
Bible Verse: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” (John 14:6)
Spiritual Growth: Spiritual growth, as described in 2 Peter 1:3-8, is essential for believers. We strive to add virtues to our faith and grow in our knowledge and likeness of Jesus Christ.
Bible Verse: “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.” (2 Peter 1:3)
Compassion for Lost Souls: Our ministry focuses on fulfilling the purpose for which Christ came: preaching the Word and leading lost souls to salvation.
Bible Verse: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10)
Find and Live Out Your God-Given Purpose: We believe that every individual has a unique God-given purpose and calling. We encourage believers to discover and fulfill their divine assignments.
Bible Verse: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10)
Prayer for Revival: Revival begins with intercessory prayer, leading to repentance and spiritual awakening. We seek God’s glory and salvation for His creatures on an unprecedented scale.
Bible Verse: “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
Radical Generosity: Our giving reflects our love for God, recognizing that all things belong to Him. We embrace radical generosity as an expression of faith, supporting the mission of the Church and helping those in need.
Bible Verse: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)