Our Core Beliefs and Values

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary and was made man. He was crucified for us, suffered and was buried, and on the third day, He rose again. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. (John 3:16; Colossians 1:16-17; Philippians 2:7-9; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Mark 16:19)

"And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive." (Revelation 1:18)

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. (John 14:26; Acts 5:3-4) We acknowledge that salvation is through accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of sins. (Romans 10:9-10)

We believe that marriage is meant to be between one man and one woman, and should reflect the relationship between Jesus and the church. (Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31-32)

We believe in living the principles of Jesus Christ, including loving God and others, forgiveness, compassion, sharing the Gospel, walking in faith, humility, and seeking justice. (Matthew 22:37-39; Luke 6:36; Mark 16:15; Hebrews 11:6; Micah 6:8) We understand that faith without works is dead (James 2:26) and is given according to measure so that no one may boast, for faith is a gift. (Ephesians 2:8-9) We know that we do not deserve anything, but God loves us unconditionally. (Romans 5:8)

We look forward to the resurrection of the dead and eternal life in the world to come with King Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) He will come again to remove His bride during the seven-year tribulation. (Revelation 3:10; Matthew 24:21) We believe Jesus will judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. (2 Timothy 4:1; Luke 1:33)