STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in the Holy Trinity; one God, existing in three persons, consisting of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 44:6, John 10:30, John 14:9, Luke 3:22, John 14:26

We believe salvation is by faith alone through grace alone. It is a work of God so that no one can boast. Salvation is a free gift of God, accomplished by the sacrifice of Jesus and by no other name can mankind be saved. Romans 1:17, Ephesians 2:8-9

We believe that Jesus came to earth as a baby, born to a virgin and grew up without sin. Jesus was fully God and fully man, making him the only one who could die as an atoning sacrifice for all. We believe that he was crucified and died, placed in a tomb and then was raised back to life on the third day, proving his claims about himself. John 1:14 Matthew 2:1 Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1: 18-23, John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 15

We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, infallible in the original language. We believe that translations into common language are essentially consistent with the original in spite of language differences. Therefore the bible is useful for teaching, rebuking, correction and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

We believe that the Bible teaches that marriage was created by God. That marriage was designed to be between one man and one woman for life. We believe that divorce is only permitted for limited reasons, but that reconciliation is a preferable path. Genesis 2: 18-24, Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19: 3-9, Mark 10: 8-9, Matthew 10:23, Acts 14:5-6, 1 Corinthians 7:15, 1 Timothy 5:8