WHEN WE SEE HIM, WE WILL BE LIKE HIM…
OUR VISION IS JESUS. THE PLAN IS OBEDIENCE.
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GOD
We believe in the God of the Bible, who exists in the Trinity.
God the Father: eternal, supreme in power, uncreated, sovereign, perfect love, and perfectly just.
God the Son: Jesus, the Word made flesh, came to Earth as a man, born to a virgin, the image of God’s glory, the representation of His nature, and our example in all things. He lived a perfect life and was the sacrifice for the sin of the world when He was crucified. His resurrection sealed the promise of salvation and made it possible for us to be restored to a right relationship with God..
God the Spirit: the Holy Spirit is ever-present, lives in, and rests upon the children of God. He leads and guides us daily as we follow Jesus, teaching, correcting, and encouraging us.
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THE BIBLE
We believe that the Bible is the Spirit-inspired Word of God, and that it is holy, sacred, and to be held in the highest esteem. Everything we do as a church and as individuals should be guided and confirmed by scripture. His Word is alive and shows us who He is, who we are, and who we are meant to become. His Word reveals the love and grace of God, which transforms us from the inside out, into the image of Jesus.
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SALVATION
We were created by a loving God, for intimate relationship with Him—both eternally and here on Earth. Sin created a separation and brought death into the world. Because of His great love for us, He sent His son Jesus to give His life in exchange for ours, trading His holy perfection for our sin. His crucifixion, burial, and resurrection for us and as us, made it possible that we might be born again, new creations in Him. The gospel of grace through faith is the only way of salvation and union with God—repentance of sin, receiving the free gift of salvation, and confessing with our mouths what we believe in our hearts: that Jesus is Savior and Lord. We believe that being born again is so much more than a one-time prayer. It is a lifelong process of daily denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus.
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ETERNAL LIFE
Life does not end with physical death. Those who have placed their faith in Jesus and made Him their Lord will live forever in heaven with God. Those who have denied Him and have chosen to live separated from Him on Earth will live separated from Him for eternity in hell.
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BAPTISM
We believe that water baptism is an essential part of the new creation life. We are lowered into death with Christ and raised to newness of life. It is an act of faith, believing that if we are obedient to His Word, He will keep His promise to us.
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THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that Holy Spirit has come to dwell within us, leading and guiding us into all truth, just as Jesus said He would. We believe that Holy Spirit empowers us to live the life we are called to, gives spiritual gifts to the believer, and works through us as God’s hands and feet on Earth.
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COMMUNITY
We believe that relationship with other believers is a beautiful and essential part of our salvation. As followers of Jesus we can experience authentic, joyful and life-giving relationships, united as brothers and sisters with one Father. Each one of us has a unique ability to display the love of God to others. We have gifts and talents inside that are meant to be used for the benefit of His kingdom. We believe that discipleship is the joy of every believer as we overflow what God pours into our lives into the lives of others.
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GATHERING
We gather together at various times throughout the week, in our homes and at our corporate fellowship building. We love to worship, learn from the Word, minister to each other, and enjoy the presence of God together. We are continually growing in our relationships with each other and with the Lord as we become transformed more and more into the image of Jesus.
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MARRIAGE
Marriage is a covenant relationship between one man and one woman, as defined by Jesus. This relationship is bound together by the Spirit of God, taking two and making them one. God's heart is for His people to have a vibrant, healthy marriage! A Christ-centered marriage reflects the example of Jesus, who demonstrated selfless love by laying His life down for us, His bride.