What We Teach

We believe the Bible is God’s Word. It contains 66 books—Old and New Testament—and was written by people inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is perfect and trustworthy in its original form. The Bible shows us who God is, how to live, and what we must believe. It is our final authority for faith, conduct, and practice.

We believe in one God. He has always existed and calls Himself “I AM.” He reveals Himself as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—three persons, one God. God the Father is often referred to as the “first person of the Trinity or the triune God,” but this does not mean He is greater, older, or more powerful than the Son or the Holy Spirit. The term “first” refers to order in relationship, not rank or time. All three—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—are eternally co-equal, co-existent, and co-eternal. They are one in essence, yet distinct in person.

We believe that every human being is created in the image of God as man and woman, with dignity, purpose, and the capacity for a relationship with Him. Yet because of sin, all people are separated from God, spiritually dead, and unable to save themselves. Sin affects every part of our being: our thoughts, desires, relationships, and actions. We are in need of rescue, renewal, and reconciliation. We believe that salvation is the free gift of God, made possible through the finished work of Jesus Christ alone. Salvation is found in no one else. It is not earned by good works, religious effort, or personal merit—it is received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life. Through Him, we are forgiven, justified, and made new. When we turn from sin and trust in Christ, we are adopted into God’s family, sealed by the Holy Spirit, and empowered to live a life of holiness, love, and purpose. Salvation is both a moment and a journey, a one-time decision and a lifelong transformation. We believe that God desires all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of His Son, Jesus.

Church ordinances are sacred practices instituted by Jesus Christ that use physical elements to symbolize spiritual truths and are practiced in obedience by the church. Baptism symbolizes new life and public faith declaration. Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper commemorates Jesus’ sacrifice and fosters unity. These ordinances express gospel truths, nurture discipleship, and affirm covenant community. They are visible signs of inward grace, practiced in obedience and reverence. We do not believe these practices confer grace automatically; instead, grace comes through faith in Jesus, not through rituals. Ordinances are seen as symbols of spiritual truths, not channels of salvation. We avoid using the word sacraments because the Roman Catholic Church defines it differently.

Baptism in Water
We believe baptism is a way to show that we belong to Jesus. We do it because Jesus commanded us to do it. It’s a picture of dying to our old life and rising to a new life in Christ. Water Baptism is a powerful symbol of our union with Christ. It represents being joined with Him in His death, burial, and resurrection. While baptism itself does not save us, it is a public declaration of the inward transformation that has already taken place through faith in Jesus. We baptize by immersion, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, just as Jesus taught.

The Lord’s Supper
We believe that the Lord’s Supper, also called Communion, is a sacred act of worship commanded by Jesus Christ. It is a memorial of His suffering and death, a celebration of His resurrection, and a proclamation of His promised return. In the Lord’s Supper, we take the bread and the cup as symbols of Jesus’ body and blood. The bread reminds us that His body was broken for us. The cup reminds us that His blood was shed to forgive our sins. As we eat and drink, we remember His sacrifice, examine our hearts, and renew our commitment to Him. The Lord’s Supper is not just a ritual, but a spiritual encounter. It invites us to reflect on the grace we’ve received, to confess our sins, and to be united with one another in love. It strengthens our faith and deepens our fellowship with Christ and His Church. We believe that all baptized believers are welcome to participate in the Lord’s Supper. We observe it regularly, with reverence and joy, until Jesus returns.

We believe that the Church is not a building or a denomination, but the people of God—those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ. The Church is the Body of Christ, united by the Holy Spirit, with Jesus as the Head. Every believer is a member of this body, gifted and called to serve, love, and grow together in faith. The Church is also the Bride of Christ, chosen, loved, and made holy by His sacrifice. Jesus gave His life for the Church, and He is preparing her for His return. As His Bride, we are called to live in purity, devotion, and joyful expectations of His coming. The Church is both local and global. Locally, we gather to worship, learn, pray, and serve. Globally, we are part of a diverse and beautiful family—people from every tribe, tongue, and nation—called to reflect God’s love and truth in the world. We believe the Church exists to glorify God, proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and care for one another. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live out our faith with boldness, humility, and compassion.

We affirm a Pre-Millennial view of Eschatology, anticipating the literal return of Jesus Christ to earth before His thousand-year reign. In the last days, a seven-year tribulation will unfold, marked by the rise and global reign of the Antichrist. Before this period or at its onset, the rapture will occur. The Lord will come in the midair, and the dead in Christ will be resurrected, while those who are alive will be transformed in the twinkling of an eye. We will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. No one knows the time of His coming. We believe everyone who has experienced salvation from the day of Pentecost until the time of the rapture will be part of this event, not Old Testament believers or saints. OT saints like Abraham, Moses, and David are expected to be raised when Christ returns to establish His millennial kingdom. Those who believed in Jesus and were killed during the Tribulation will also be resurrected at Christ’s Second Coming. At the end of the tribulation, Jesus Christ will return visibly and gloriously to defeat the Antichrist and establish His thousand-year reign on earth. Millennial saints are resurrected after the 1,000-year reign, just before the Great White Throne judgment. Satan will be bound during this Millennium, then briefly released and finally cast into the lake of fire. After the final judgment, the redeemed will dwell forever in the new heaven and new earth, while the unrepentant face eternal separation. This hope compels us to live in holiness and readiness.