Statement of Faith


Statement of Faith

 

  1. Concerning the Bible: The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God and thus infallible, completely reliable, and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice.
  1. Concerning God: There is one true God eternally existent in three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – and entirely sovereign over creation, history, revelation, salvation and final judgment.
  1. Concerning our Lord Jesus Christ: He is God incarnate, was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless human life and performed divine miracles. He died as a vicarious, atoning sacrifice by shedding His blood for our sins and to destroy the work of Satan, He was raised bodily from the dead, ascended to heaven, continues His mediatorial work and will personally return in power and glory.
  1. Concerning the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father to bear witness of His Son. His power is essential for the regeneration of sinners and His indwelling presence in all believers is vital for their progressive sanctification and witness.
  1. Concerning Man: Created originally in the image of God, man became a fallen, lost and sinful being who can be redeemed and restored to fellowship with God only by grace through personal faith in Christ apart from works.
  1. Concerning the Church: Through their union with the Head, all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ are one in His Spirit and belong to His Body, the Church, which is committed to fulfil His Great Commission, by declaring His Gospel, discipling converts in all nations and discharging its social responsibilities for the common good and for His glory.
  1. Concerning the Future: At Christ’s return, there will be the bodily resurrection of all the dead – of believers to eternal blessedness and of un-believers to eternal punishment – and the perfection of the glorious Kingdom of God in a new heaven and a new earth.