We are a Bible & Theologically Rooted Congregation.
As a Presbyterian congregation, we hold the tenets of the Reformed faith. Here are our most relevant Biblical-Theological convictions.
The Trinity:
God is a Triune God.
We wholeheartedly embrace this mystery.
(Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 1:1, 5:21-23, 14:10, 16; 1 Corinthians 8:6; James 2:19.)
God:
We believe in God, the first person of the Trinity, the maker, and the giver of life.
(Genesis 1-2; Exodus 3:14, Micha 3:6, 33:19; Palm 11:4-6, 18:1; Jeremiah 12:15; Jonah 4:2; James 5:11.)
Jesus Christ:
We believe in Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, the son of God who was fully human and fully God.
(Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1, 3:17, 14:33; Luke 22:70; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Timothy 2:5-6, 3:16; 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 9:28.)
Holy Spirit:
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, and the promised advocate that Jesus said God would give us.
(Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; Mark 1:10; John 14:16, 15:26; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14.)
Humanity:
We believe humans bear the image of God. Hence, we all are equal in God's sight.
(Genesis 1:26-30, chap. 3; Psalms 8:3-6; Romans 1:19-32; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; Hebrews 4:16.)
Sin:
We believe that we humans can fully exercise our free will. Therefore, the first humans, Adam and Eve, chose to disobey God and thus committed sin by disobeying God and God's own will. This choice alienated us from God's presence.
(Genesis 3; Luke 18:19; Romans 3:20, 23-24; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Colossians 3:5; Ephesians 5:3; James 4:4; 1 John 1:6)
Salvation:
We believe that forgiveness of sins and salvation is entirely possible through the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Salvation is God's gift to us by grace through faith in the person and deeds of Jesus Christ.
(Isaiah 1:18; Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:68-69; John 3:16; Acts 2:21; Romans 1:16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Galatians 2:20.)
Scripture:
We believe that the Bible is God's Word to humanity. Scripture is a unique and authoritative witness of God, God's work and purpose in the world, for all people.
(Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Matthew 22:29; John 16:13-15; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.)
The Church:
We believe that the church is a collective body of apprentices of Jesus Christ. Wherever there are two or three gathered in God's name, there is the Christian Church.
(Matthew 16:18-19; Acts 2:41-47; 1 Corinthians 7:17; Colossians 1:18.)
Sacraments:
We believe that Christ has given the church two sacraments – Baptism and the Lord's Supper (Holy Communion) – as symbols and signs to affirm, nurture and invigorate the people of God in their fellowship with God and each other through Jesus Christ.
Baptism:
We believe that baptism is the external sign of our new life in Christ. When we baptize people in the name of the triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), we participate in the dying and rising of Jesus Christ.
(Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 6:11.)
Holy Communion:
Also known as The Lord's Supper or The Eucharist is a gift given by Jesus Christ to his people as a new covenant. We affirm that in participating in the meal of bread and cup, we are receiving the broken body of Christ and his blood shed for our sins. In doing so, we are in communion with God and with each other.
(Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25.)