Declaration of Principles

The Bible

The Bible, God's word to us, was written by humans and inspired by God, is the source of truth and authority for spiritual living. The Bible is to be interpreted by one's heart, and should not be used to pass judgement on to others.

God/Humanity/Salvation

God designed and created the universe. He has always existed, and has existed through three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal each possessing all the attributes of Diety, and are one God.

God created humans in His own image to have fellowship with Him. We are not only created in His own image we are in fact a spark of the divine, but we defied God by sinfully going our own way. And due to that, we need God's saving grace to end our alienation from Him.

Salvation is God's free gift to us but we must choose to accept it. Salvation can only come by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness. When we turn from our selves and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved.

Jesus

Jesus, God in human flesh, came to Earth to have a human experience and lived a sinless life. He also paid the price for our sin by dying on the cross as our salvation for all who receive grace by trusting in Him alone. On the third day, He rose from the dead and became the mediator between us and God. He will come again to Earth to consummate history.

Holy Spirit/The Church

The Holy Spirit is what draws us to the awareness that we need Jesus and equips believers for personal growth and service to the Body of Christ a.k.a The Church. The Holy Spirit also provides every believer spiritual gifts.

The church's roll is to be in relationship with God and service to others. At the end, everyone will experience bodily resurrection and the judgment. Those forgiven through Christ will enjoy eternal fellowship with God.

Community

We commit to be in community with one another in the way of Jesus. We strive to accept each other as we are and welcome the participation of all persons regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation or religious background.

Accountability

Accountability is essential for any society to function, we are all held accountable in one way or another. Accountability involves trust, as well as a willingness to be open. God holds us accountable. Romans 14:12 says, “So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.”