WE BELIEVE:

He was in the beginning and created everything seen and unseen (Genesis 1, John 1:1, Col 1:16). He has existed for all time as the three persons of the Trinity – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matt 28:18, 19; 2 Cor 13:14).

Everything he made he calls “GOOD”

This God created all things (Genesis 1) including humanity, who stand apart from the rest of creation as being made male and female in his image (Genesis 1:26-27). All human beings are created in God’s own likeness and therefore have inherent value and equality before God. This also means that we are created to reflect and be like God in his character and attributes, and is the anchor point for our identity.

Sin occurred when humanity rejected God’s way and instruction (Genesis 2:15-17), and instead, under the influence of embodied evil (the satan), defined good and evil for themselves. This broke the relationship with God, with humanity, the image of God within us, and creation. (Genesis 3)

Despite humanities rejection of the way of God, we see that even from Genesis 3 God planned to rescue Humanity from their sin. He intentionally and repeatedly reveals himself to individuals to invite them into relationship and connection with him.

The Bible is part of God’s plan to reveal himself and invite people into relationship with Himself.

It is our Holy Scripture and is in its entirety is inspired by God’s Spirit through human authors and constitutes the revelation of God’s truth to humanity. It is wholly true and trustworthy in all that it affirms. Whatever the Bible, rightly interpreted, is found to teach, we are bound to believe and obey. It is our supreme authority in every matter of belief and conduct.

Although some parts require deep research and wisdom to understand, we believe it is without error and that every part is included for a reason (2 Tim 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20,21; Psalm 119:160).

Sin is simply missing the mark of God’s perfection through embracing desires outside of God’s intention for us and image in us. Everyone has sinned (Romans 3:23) and the consequence of sin is death (Romans 6:23). This leaves us in a position of debt (Matthew 6:12) that we cannot hope to pay for on our own.

All of human history and the record of God’s interaction with humanity as seen in the bible reveals something clearly - we need a saviour, and God intends to send one called the Messiah.

who was born of a virgin and lived a perfect and sinless life. He was with God in the beginning (John 1:1), and as the WORD of God, was instrumental in creating all things. He is the son of God and the second person of the trinity. He is the long awaited Messiah who fulfills the promise of God to redeem his people.

He was crucified so that humanity could experience forgiveness and freedom from sin and rose to life after three days!

After His resurrection He ascended to heaven and is now seated at the right hand of the Father until He returns again for His church (1 Peter 2:22).

Because Jesus paid the ultimate price for our sins when He died on the cross, anyone who asks for forgiveness of their sins can receive it. He paid the price, so salvation is free for those who recognize and confess that Jesus is Lord. Anyone who repents and believes in Jesus is given the gift of eternal life (Rom 4:25; 2 Cor 5:17,18).

But this is not just for some distant after life. Salvation also means that we are free from sin

Discipleship is simply following Jesus. Initially by coming to him and trusting in the work of the cross for salvation, but also in following his way of living, following his truth as authority for our lives and embracing his life (John 14:6).

This journey of discipleship has markers along the way that we are called to embrace.

Throughout his Ministry Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as a helper who will aid Kingdom Citizens to be his Disciples.

John 15 Jesus reveals that we cannot accomplish anything without being connected to Him, and it is through abiding in the Holy Spirit, that we can abide or remain in Jesus.

In Acts Chapter 1, Jesus tells his core disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit before they begin the ministry of the Church. In Acts Chapter 2 the Holy Spirit pours out on the disciples, and the church of Jesus is born. This ministry continues today, and is available to any believer who is a disciple of Jesus.