What we believe
GOD: There is one true God, the Creator of the universe and of mankind. He eternally exists in the three persons of the Trinity – the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity possesses equally all the attributes of deity.
JESUS: Jesus Christ is God, the eternal and living Word, who became man, being born into this world through the virgin, Mary. Jesus is perfectly God and perfectly human, united as one person. He lived a sinless life. Jesus died on the cross as our substitute, taking upon himself the punishment that we deserve. By his death, Jesus made a once-for-all atonement for sin. We receive forgiveness of sins by turning to Him in faith. He rose from the dead bodily, and ascended into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God the Father. He is the only mediator between man and God.
SECOND COMING: Jesus Christ will come again to the earth – personally, visibly and bodily – to complete and fulfill God’s plan.
MANKIND: Man is created in the image of God. He sinned by disobeying God and by doing so, earned death. All of mankind’s nature is corrupt, and it is impossible for any person to make himself acceptable in God’s sight. Every person is in need of regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
THE HOLY SPIRIT: The Holy Spirit has come into the world to reveal and glorify Christ, and to apply the saving work of Christ to men. His fullness, power and control are appropriated in the believer’s life by faith. Every believer is called to live a holy and fruitful life by the power of the indwelling Spirit.
SALVATION: The salvation of mankind is wholly a work of God’s grace and is not the work, in any degree, of human works, goodness or religious activity. God imputes His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation. As a result, God declares them right in His sight. Each person must be born again of the Holy Spirit and can be assured of their salvation immediately upon trusting Christ as Savior. The Word and the Spirit of God alone are the basis of this assurance.
THE CHURCH: The visible church is the gathering of God’s faithful saved people for the purpose of worship, edification, mission and use of gifts according to His word. Jesus Christ is the Head of his Church. God admonishes all His people to assemble together locally and regularly for worship, participation in Christ’s ordinances, and the ministry of the Word for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
OUR COMMISSION: We are to be involved in the making of disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything Christ commanded. His purposes require that all worldly and personal ambitions be subservient to Him. This is true discipleship. Jesus also commissions this body of all believers (the Church of Christ) to operate as one, working together, united in purpose and vision to spread the gospel of Christ to all nations.
How to become a Christian
We want you to know how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and here’s how you can do it:
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
You must realize that you are a sinner and understand that our standard does not meet God’s standard.
“…The wages of sin is death…” Romans 6:23a
Sin has an ending. It results in death. We all face physical death, which is a result of sin. But a worse death is spiritual death that separates us from God, and will last for all eternity. The Bible teaches that there is a place called the Lake of Fire where lost people will be in torment forever. It is the place where people who are spiritually dead will remain. You must understand that you deserve death for your sin.
“…But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23b
Salvation is a free gift from God to you! You can’t earn this gift, but you must reach out and receive it. You must ask God to forgive you and save you.
“God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us!” Romans 5:8
When Jesus died on the cross He paid sin’s penalty. He paid the price for all sin, and when He took all the sins of the world on Himself on the cross, He bought us out of slavery and away from sin and death! The only condition is that we believe in Him and what He has done for us, understanding that we are now joined with Him, and that He is our life. He did all this because He loved us and gave Himself for us! You must give your life to God… His love poured out in Jesus on the cross is your only hope to have forgiveness and change. His love bought you out of being a slave to sin. His love is what saves you — not religion, or church membership. God loves you!
“Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved!” Romans 10:13
Call out to God in the name of Jesus!
“…If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.” Romans 10:9-10
If you know that God is knocking on your heart’s door, ask Him to come into your heart.
That’s all you need to do for salvation. If you prayed and confessed that Jesus is Lord, welcome to the family. We’re excited for you and would love to hear from you.
