Our Lives, Communities and World Made New by Jesus Christ for the Glory of God
"Behold, I am making all things new." - Revelation 21:5
These words from Revelation 21:5 are a wonderful summary of God's work in this world. We want to be a part of that work so we will strive to bring the renewing power of Jesus Christ into every sphere and relationship of our lives. Click on the image below for the Vision video.
For a document [ pdf ] with our vision, church, life & community group statement click here.
Our Beliefs
We believe in the inspiration & inerrancy of Scripture
The Bible is the written Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is the revelation of God’s truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
We believe in the Holy Trinity
There is one God, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:16-17; John 1:1-2,14; John 14:15-17; Ephesians 1:3-14)
We believe in the fall of man
The voluntary sin of Adam resulted in man’s separation from God; thus, all men are sinners and totally unable to save themselves from God’s displeasure except by His mercy. (Romans 3:10, 3:23; 6:23)
We believe in God’s gracious plan for salvation
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who through His perfect life and sacrificial death atoned for the sins of all who will trust in Him, alone, for salvation. Salvation is by God alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
We believe in the sovereignty & majesty of God
The personal triune God of the Bible owns and controls all things according to His will so that His purposes are fulfilled. Nothing happens other than what He chooses to happen. (Psalm 103:19, Ephesians 1:11, Hebrews 1:1-3)
Subset of God’s sovereignty: We believe that salvation is by God alone, as He sovereignly chooses those He will save. We believe His choice is based on His grace, not on any human individual merit, or foreseen faith. (Ephesians 1:4-6)
We believe Jesus Christ was fully man & fully God
As a man, Jesus felt every temptation we do yet was without sin. This qualified Him to die for our sins, which He did. As God, He rose from the grave conquering death to sit at the right hand of God and provide new life to all who believe in Him. (John 1:14; Galatians 4:4-5; Hebrews 1:1-4, 4:15-16)
We believe in an indwelling Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells God’s people and gives them the strength and wisdom to trust Christ and follow Him. (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Galatians 4:6-7)
We believe in a final judgment by God ( for believers and non-believers)
Because mankind “counts” (i.e. is in the image of God), we therefore are accountable (i.e. will face judgment). We believe that Jesus will return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and to receive His people unto Himself. (1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Revelation 20:11-15)
We believe that God works to conform the believer to Christ
We believe that all aspects of our lives are to be lived to the glory of God under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 5:16-18; 5:22-26; and 1 Peter 2:9-12)
We believe in covenant theology
We believe that God is gracious and faithful to His people not simply as individuals but as families in
successive generations according to His Covenant promises. Covenant theology views all of Scripture as an unfolding covenant relationship between God and His people in which God’s dealing with man is based on consistency throughout by grace. (Genesis 3:15, 12:2, 17:4, 26:2, 28:13: Exodus 3:4: John 14:1-6; Romans 11:15-26; Galatians 3:7-9, 14, 27-29)
