Our Belief

If a convincing case can be made from revelation, objective moral values, and philosophical, scientific, and prophetic evidence, then it is reasonable to conclude that the existence of God is probable.

If a convincing case can be made from revelation, along with historical, archaeological, and prophetic evidence, then we can also conclude that the Bible is probably what it claims to be the Word of God.

If a convincing case can be made from revelation, history, archaeology, and eyewitness testimony that Jesus of Nazareth was a real historical person and that His death, burial, and resurrection truly occurred then we can conclude He is who He claimed to be: God in the flesh. He came bearing a message from God a message of both hope and warning and offering a unique way to be reconciled with God.

Scripture tells us that God created Adam and Eve and placed them in a perfect environment. They were not meant to die physically. They had everything they needed, but were given one simple command: do not eat from a particular tree. They disobeyed and their rebellion broke fellowship with God. Death entered the world, along with separation from their Creator.

In some way we cannot fully explain, we inherited not only Adams humanity but also his sinful nature and with it, the judgment of death and separation from God.
> As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. (Romans 5:12)

Does anyone really need convincing of mankinds sinful nature?

So now what?

Humanity faces a grave problem:
> For the wages of sin is death... (Romans 6:23)
> Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you... (Isaiah 59:2)

Since God was the one offended, He also provided the answer.

Adam and Eve tried to cover their guilt with fig leaves (Genesis 3:7), but God in a deeply symbolic act made garments of skin for them (Genesis 3:21). The first shedding of blood pointed to a greater truth:
> Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. (Hebrews 9:22)

This truth was echoed in the Jewish sacrificial system and ultimately fulfilled in the once-for-all sacrifice demanded by God the death of a perfect substitute on our behalf. That sacrifice happened 2,000 years ago on a hill outside Jerusalem, called Calvary.
> He hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
> ...making peace by the blood of His cross. (Colossians 1:20)

Jesus died in our place. His death is the only way to peace with God.

We are also told that our own efforts good works, rituals, sacraments will not save us:
> Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us... (Titus 3:5)

> For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2:89)

What is required is to receive Gods gift by faith to believe in Jesus and trust in Him.
> For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)
> For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

In Summary
We believe that:
- Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura) is our final authority
- Christ alone (Solus Christus) is the basis for our justification before God
- Faith alone (Sola Fide), not works, is the means of salvation
- Grace alone (Sola Gratia) is the source of that salvation
- To God alone be the glory (Soli Deo Gloria)

Trust Christ today as your Savior, and experience true peace and lasting joy now and forever.