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God:

God is the ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equals and are one God. Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26; Genesis 1:27; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14 Man: Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin". This attitude separates man from God. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2

Eternity:

Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with God is eternal life or Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. John 3:16; I John 2:25; I John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15

Jesus Christ:

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over all sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords. Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13

Salvation:

Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

Eternal Security:

Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security. John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:10-14; I Peter 1:3-5

The Holy Spirit:

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily. II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12; I Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18

The Bible:

The Bible is God's Word to all men. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error. II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

VISION
We envision a place...

  • where people can experience true acceptance, no matter who they are, and receive love, hope, forgiveness, guidance, and encouragement for life.
  • where the Word of God will be communicated in a creative, irresistibly compelling, and culturally relevant way.
  • where people are intentionally meeting together in small groups for the purpose of experiencing community, studying God's Word, and dealing with real life issues.
  • where people's hearts are so overwhelmed by the love of God that they develop a passion for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ through any situations and with any persons God brings their way.
  • where those who are members give unselfishly of their financial resources, to the glory of God, in order that those who are in need may be helped.
  • where this ministry can provide an atmosphere to help develop people towards spiritual maturity.
  • where every believer is equipped for and serving in a significant ministry through the discovery of their spiritual gifts and talents.
  • where prayer will unleash the prevailing power of God in people’s lives
  • where members are being trained and sent out as ministry servants and missionaries all over the world in order to fulfill the Great Commission. This includes short term as well as long term mission trips for members. Our mission statement is to love the Lord passionately and to Love people completely