WHAT WE TEACH

THE SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE

The Holy Scriptures are the very Word of God, breathed out by Him, written by men moved by the Holy Spirit, and preserved for His people throughout all generations. They are not the product of human speculation or religious invention, but divine revelation: God making Himself known, that we might know Him truly, love Him rightly, and live for His glory. In the pages of Scripture, the sovereign voice of the living God speaks with power, clarity, and purpose. Because Scripture is God's Word, it is utterly inerrant in all that it affirms, trustworthy in every detail, and incapable of error in its teaching. It is not merely accurate; it is the truth itself. Heaven and earth may pass away, but the Word of our God stands forever.

The Scriptures are also clear. While not all passages are alike in depth or ease, God has graciously spoken in a way that can be understood by His people through the ordinary means of reading, teaching, and the inward work of the Spirit. The Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path; not a riddle to be solved, but a message to be believed and obeyed.

We hold that Scripture is sufficient. In it, God has given us everything necessary for life and godliness. We do not look to the wisdom of the age, church tradition, or personal revelation to complete what God has already finished. The Word is enough, supremely and finally. It reveals the way of salvation through faith in Christ, directs our worship, shapes our life, and equips us for every good work.

Its authority is absolute because its Author is supreme. It does not merely contain truth: it is the truth. In a world swirling with relative opinions and shifting values, Scripture stands as the unchanging standard. God’s truth is not subject to cultural tides or personal preferences; it judges all things and is judged by none. Therefore, we submit to the Scriptures joyfully and reverently, for in them we hear the voice of our Shepherd. They are our rule, our foundation, our hope, and our delight: for they lead us to Christ, in whom all the promises of God are fulfilled.

THE MINISTRY AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Triune God—fully God, eternal, personal, and active in all of God’s redemptive purposes. His ministry is sovereign, wise, and effectual, accomplishing all that the Father has willed and all that the Son has purchased. From the first breath of creation to the final breath of the redeemed, the Spirit is at work with power, precision, and purpose.

By His sovereign grace, the Spirit brings the dead to life. No one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of the Spirit. Regeneration is not the result of human decision or religious effort: it is the miraculous work of the Spirit, who gives a new heart, convicts of sin, opens blind eyes to the beauty of Christ, and grants saving faith. Those whom He regenerates, He also seals as God’s own possession, guaranteeing their eternal inheritance and dwelling within them as the living presence of God. The Spirit baptizes every believer into the body of Christ at conversion, uniting us to our Savior and to one another. This baptism is not a second blessing for the elite, but the gracious gift given to all who are in Christ. He also fills His people continually, empowering them to walk in holiness, bear fruit, and boldly witness to the gospel. This filling is not about emotional highs, but about increasing surrender to Christ and conformity to His likeness.

The Spirit distributes spiritual gifts to each believer according to His will, for the building up of the Church and the advance of the gospel. These gifts are diverse-teaching, serving, leading, exhorting, healing, and more: yet all are given for the common good of the body. While some in the early church spoke in tongues and performed signs as God confirmed the message of Christ, we recognize that the focus of the Spirit’s ministry is not on ecstatic experiences, but on exalting Jesus, sanctifying His people, and edifying His Church.

Above all, the Spirit glorifies Christ. He illumines the Scriptures, empowers mission, cultivates holiness, comforts hearts, and assures the redeemed. His work is indispensable, His presence is our joy, and His power is our strength until we see our Savior face to face.

SALVATION

Man

In the beginning, God created man in His own image, created male and female, for the purpose of glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. Humanity was formed to reflect God’s character, to rule as His stewards over creation, and to walk in unbroken fellowship with Him. Adam, our federal head, was placed in a covenant of life, tasked with obedience to the will of God.

But man rebelled. In the garden, Adam sinned, and through his disobedience, sin and death entered the world. The image of God in man was marred, and every part of his being (mind, will, heart, and body) was corrupted. In Adam, all sinned; and by nature, we are spiritually dead, hostile to God, unwilling and unable to seek Him apart from grace. We are not morally neutral but are lost, condemned, and without hope in ourselves.

Salvation

Yet God, being rich in mercy, has acted in sovereign grace to save sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of His Son. Salvation is not earned by works or merited by effort; it is the free gift of God, wholly of His doing, from beginning to end.

Regeneration

At the appointed time, the Spirit of God brings life to the spiritually dead. This is regeneration—being born again, made new by the power of God. In this supernatural act, God removes the heart of stone and gives a heart of flesh. Regeneration enables us to repent and believe, not as a result of human will, but by the sovereign initiative of God.

Justification

Those who are regenerated are also justified, declared righteous before God. Justification is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Our sins were imputed to Christ, and His perfect righteousness is imputed to us. This is not a process, but a once-for-all legal declaration. We stand accepted, not on our own merit, but on the finished work of Christ.

Sanctification

Flowing from justification is sanctification, the progressive work of God and man whereby the believer is conformed into the likeness of Christ. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the believer grows in holiness, puts sin to death, and bears the fruit of righteousness. Though never perfect in this life, the believer is continually being renewed until glorification.

THE DOCTRINE OF GOD

God the Father

There is one living and true God: eternal, infinite, holy, and unchanging who exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God the Father is the sovereign Lord of all, the source of all life and every good gift. He is perfect in wisdom, justice, and love. He rules over His creation with providence and power, ordaining all things according to the counsel of His will for the praise of His glory. As Father, He eternally begets the Son, adopts believers as His children in Christ, and tenderly cares for them with steadfast faithfulness. He is not distant or indifferent, but near and mighty to save.

God the Son

The eternal Son, the second Person of the Trinity, is fully God and fully man. In the fullness of time, He took on human flesh, being conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus Christ lived a sinless life, fulfilled all righteousness, and offered Himself as a once-for-all sacrifice for sin. He bore the wrath of God on the cross in the place of sinners, rose bodily from the grave in triumph, and ascended to the right hand of the Father. He is the only mediator between God and man, the head of the Church, and the coming King who will judge the living and the dead.

God the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. He is fully divine, working inseparably in creation, redemption, and sanctification. The Spirit convicts of sin, regenerates the heart, unites believers to Christ, and indwells them as the down payment of their inheritance. He empowers the Church, illuminates Scripture, gives spiritual gifts, and produces Christlike fruit in all who belong to Him.

THE CHURCH

Nature & Identity

The Church is the people of God, redeemed by the blood of Christ and called out from the world to belong to Him. She is not a building or an institution but a Spiritual body, chosen before the foundation of the world, born by the Spirit, and united by faith to Christ. The Church is holy, not because of her own merit, but because of her union with Christ, clothed in His righteousness and indwelt by His Spirit. She is the Bride of Christ, the household of God, and the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Universal & Local Church

The universal Church consists of all true believers in every age and every nation: those who have been born again and united to Christ. It is invisible in its full extent, yet perfectly known to God. The local church is the visible expression of this body in specific gatherings of believers who covenant together for worship, discipleship, fellowship, and mission. Though local churches vary in size and culture, their identity and purpose are rooted in the same gospel and the same Lord.

Purpose & Mission

The Church exists to glorify God by proclaiming the gospel, making disciples of all nations, building up the saints in faith and love, and bearing witness to the kingdom of God in word and deed. She is called to worship God in Spirit and truth, to nurture one another through the ministry of the Word, and to extend the compassion and message of Christ to a lost world.

Leadership & Authority

Christ alone is the head of the Church, and He exercises His rule through biblically qualified leaders: elders who shepherd, teach, and guard the flock, and deacons who serve in practical ministry. Authority in the church is not authoritarian but servant-hearted, modeled after Christ, and grounded in the Word. Not appealing to man-made tradition, human ethos, or cultural norms, but focusing on Christ and His mission.

Ordinances & Gifts

The Church practices two ordinances instituted by Christ: baptism, the sign of union with Him and entrance into the covenant community; and the Lord’s Supper, a continuing reminder of His death, our unity, and His coming return. The Spirit sovereignly gives spiritual gifts to each believer for the building up of the body. These gifts are to be used in love, humility, and faithfulness, for the edification of the Church, confirmed via Scriptural instruction/example, all for the glory of God.

LAST THINGS

Death

Death entered the world through sin and remains the final enemy of man. At death, the soul is separated from the body. For believers, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord in conscious joy; for the unrepentant, death ushers in conscious torment, awaiting final judgment. The body returns to dust, but the soul lives on: either in hope or in fear.

Rapture & Tribulation

We affirm that the return of Christ is imminent, visible, personal, and glorious. While faithful believers differ on the timing and details of the rapture and the tribulation, our hope is anchored not in escaping suffering but in enduring faith and the sovereign rule of Christ over all things. In every age, the Church may face tribulation, yet God preserves His people through it, not always from it.

Second Coming & Millennial Reign

Christ will return bodily and in glory to judge the world, defeat all His enemies, and consummate His kingdom. At His coming, the dead will be raised: the just to eternal life, the unjust to everlasting punishment. We look forward to the fullness of His reign, whether understood as literal or symbolic in the millennium, with confidence that justice, peace, and righteousness will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.

Judgment

All will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. The righteous, clothed in Christ’s righteousness, will be vindicated, not condemned, for there is no condemnation for those who are in Him. The wicked will be justly condemned for their sins and cast into eternal separation from God.

Eternity

The redeemed will dwell with God in the new heavens and new earth where sin, sorrow, and death are no more. Our eternal hope is not merely escape, but communion with God forever, beholding His glory and enjoying Him without end.

ANGELS

Holy Angels

Angels are spiritual, created beings, never having taken the form of humanity, who serve God’s purposes and minister to the elect. They are numerous, powerful, and holy, worshiping God continually and executing His providential will in creation and redemption.

Fall of Satan and His Angels

Satan, a high angel, rebelled against God and led a host of angels in rebellion. Cast out of heaven, they became demons, opposing God’s people and purposes. Though Satan now deceives, accuses, and tempts, his power is limited by God's sovereignty. At the cross, Christ decisively defeated him, and his final judgment in the lake of fire is certain and eternal.