As a historic baptist congregation, we value the autonomy of the local church and of the believer. With that in mind, we hold these statements as ones that most within our congregation would hold to be true. We don’t have to always agree, but we work together in love and grace. Here is our statement of belief

God

There is only one living and true God. He is all knowing, all powerful, and everywhere. He reveals himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Psalm 90:2, 2 Corinthians 13:1)

Father

As Father, God provides, loves, disciplines, and freely offers grace to us through faith in Christ. (Matthew 7:11, Matthew 23:9, John 17:1-8, Romans 8:14-15, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Ephesians 4:6)

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the perfect representation of the Father in human form, both fully human and fully divine. He was born of a virgin, and lived a sinless life. In death, He was the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people. He rose from the dead after three days and, a short time later, ascended to Heaven where He reigns. He will return one day and, in the meantime, lives in the lives of all Christians. (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:22-23, Romans 1:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 4:14-15)

Holy Spirit

He lives within each Christian to inspire, guide, convict of sin, and give abilities and spiritual gifts for carrying out the work of the church. (John 14:15-17, John 14:25-26, John 16:7-13, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:1-17, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 1:13)

Scripture

The Bible is the historical revelation of God’s activity for humanity, the authority of God to teach, guide, correct, train, and save. It was inspired by the Holy Spirit, is truth without error, and is complete in revealing the will of God. (Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 30:5, 2 Timothy 1:13, 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21)

Salvation

Salvation is God reconciling humanity to Himself. The solution to overcoming the death penalty of sin is to acknowledge the need for God, turn from sin, believe that Christ is Savior, and publicly confess Jesus as Lord. There is no other way to mend your relationship with God. Once salvation occurs, it can never be taken away or lost. (John 1:10-13, John 3:16, John 14:6, Romans 5:1, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10, Galatians 3:26, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 7:25, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 John 3:1-3)

Baptism

An outward expression of an inward change and commitment that has occurred in the life of a believer. Baptism pictures Christ’s death and resurrection through immersion into water. (Matthew 28:19, Luke 3:21-22, Acts 2:41-42, Romans 6:3-11, Colossians 2:12)

Lord’s Supper

A symbolic remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice. The bread and cup represent the body and blood of Christ. Those who have accepted Christ as Savior and Lord participate in the Lord’s Supper during monthly observances (Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:7-20, John 3:14-17, 6:58, John 6:58, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 10:16-21, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 John 1:7)

The Church

Different people with different abilities and talents who have accepted Christ. Responsibilities of the church are worship, prayer, stewardship, evangelism, discipleship, missions, service and practice of spiritual gifts. (Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 5:5, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 3:8-11, Colossians 1:18)