What We Believe
Statement of Faith
Our Congregation Believes the Following:
The Bible
The Trinity
The Church
The Son
The Holy Spirit
Sovereignty
Marriage
Sin
Eternity
Salvation
Discipleship
Life
Chosen People
The divine inspiration and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture, as originally given, and its supreme authority in all matters of faith, practice and conduct.
The Unity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in the Godhead.
The Sovereignty of God in creation, revelation, redemption and final judgement.
The orthodox, traditional interpretation of scripture in all matters of sexuality: believing in the sanctity of marriage; that it is ordained by God and described by Jesus as a sacred and lifelong bond between a man and a woman. Matthew 19:5-6
The universal sinfulness and guilt of human nature since the fall, rendering man subject to God’s judgement and condemnation.
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Redemption from the guilt, penalty, and the power of sin only through the sacrificial death of the Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God.
The indwelling working of the Holy Spirit received at conversion in the individual’s life to bring about sanctification and reconciliation to God by repentance and faith in Christ alone.
The indwelling and sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in the believer, developing spiritual gifts in each individual in their personal ministry to the Lord.
The Deity and Humanity of Jesus Christ; His bodily resurrection from the dead; His ascension; His mediatorial work and His future personal return in power and glory.
The One, Holy, Universal Church, which is the Body of Christ, to which all true believers belong and in which they are united through the Holy Spirit, and the importance of the church in the life of the individual.
The bodily resurrection of the dead and life everlasting.
That by faith alone, in Jesus alone, we are saved; not by good works, but that good works are a natural outcome and expression of faith.
Christ’s Great Commission “to go and make disciples of all nations” as expressed in Matthew 28: 18-20.
The sanctity of life and that God determines the length of our days. Psalm 39:16
That God has not replaced His Chosen people, the Jews, by the Gentiles, but rather has made salvation possible, through the death and resurrection of Jesus, for both Jew and Gentile alike.
Core Functions & Aims as a Church:
Love & Care for Others
Love & Loyalty to God
Absolute Truth
Peace & Forgiveness
Faith & Prayer
Honesty & Integrity
Service & Humility
Wisdom & Responsibility
Our chief aim is to love and glorify God.
Jesus’ first and greatest commandment is to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22.37
“You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:3
Jesus’ second great commandment is to "Love your neighbour as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22.37
We seek to build Godly relationships that reflect a culture of care and encouragement.
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another.” James 4:11
“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you." Matthew 18:15
We hold to the absolute truth and authority of the Bible in all matters of faith, practice and conduct.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16.
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” Matt 24:35
We seek to live in peace and harmony, honouring those who faithfully serve the Lord, and forgiving those who sin against us.
"Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” James3:18
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father willalso forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Matthew 6:15
We believe in the power of prayer and commit our ways to Him, trusting God for guidance.
“In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3.5
"Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews11:6
We hold fast to a culture of honesty and integrity and are committed to faithful stewardship of resources.
“He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much.” Luke 16:10
“Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered.” Proverbs 28:18
Jesus came not to be served but to serve. Let our service be pleasing to God and a blessing to others.
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus who being in very nature God made Himself nothing...He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on the Cross.” Phil 2: 5-8
"Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:13
We are committed to discipline and self-control in our personal and corporate lives.
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“It is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy”. 1 Corinthians 4:2
“The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere." James 3:17