Our Faith Framework

It is easy for contemporary Christianity to take for granted the most obvious fact about the faith, that there is a written record of the story of God and humanity – all wrapped up in a book, the Bible. Its information and inspiration shows God’s ultimate redemptive goal is to connect with His children, raise them in community and be a temple for the Spirit to indwell.

What Are Our Core Understandings?

Theologically, the biblical revelation laid in the first three centuries of the Church form our concept of God. This understanding informs our understanding in every major area of Christian thought and mission. We believe;

The one true and living God eternally exists in three persons in unity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

In the Divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scripture.

In the original perfection of creation; the inherent corruptness of humanity through the Fall; the necessity of repentance and regeneration by grace and through faith in Christ alone, and the eternal separation from God of the finally unrepentant.

In the virgin Birth, sinless life atoning death, triumphant Resurrection, ascension and continuing intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Second Coming, and eternal Kingdom reign.

In the justification and sanctification of believers through the finished work of Christ, their security as they remain in Him, and their future resurrection in an incorruptible body.

In the Sacrament of Baptism by immersion, and of the Lord's Supper.

In the baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with supernatural signs, empowering the Church for its mission in the world.

In the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Church and ministry to the world.

In Christ's leadership of the Church through the ascension ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, for the unity, maturity and growth of the Church.

In the privilege and responsibility of wise stewardship of all that God has given, including the practice of tithing to the local church.

That the covenant of marriage is the union of a man and a woman who have voluntarily entered into a loving, committed and exclusive relationship for as long as both live.