Statement of Beliefs

Here you will find some of our key beliefs as a church community, meaning those things in the Bible that are central to the Christian faith. Of course, there are many other important ideas, teachings and commandments across the 66 books of the Bible, so we welcome any questions you might have!
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In the centrality of Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of Man. We believe in:

  • Jesus as a historical figure - Google 'Josephus on Jesus' and 'Tacitus on Jesus'
  • His virgin birth - Isaiah 7:14/ Luke 1:34,35
  • His sinless life - Hebrews 4:15/ 1 Peter 2:22/ 1 John 3:5
  • His miracles - Luke 4:40/ Acts 2:22/ Hebrews 2:4
  • His victorious and atoning death on a Cross - Isaiah 53:10-12/ Matthew 20:28/ John 1:29/ Romans 5:8-11/ Galatians 1:4/ Ephesians 1:7/ Hebrews 10:14/ 1 Peter 3:18
  • His bodily resurrection - Mark 9:31/ Matthew 28:6/ Acts 2:23-32/ Romans 6:5-9/1 Corinthians 15:4-8/ 1 Peter 1:3/ Revelation 1:17,18
  • His ascension to the right hand of the Father - John 16:17, 28/ Acts 1:10,11, Acts 2:33/ Colossians 3:1
  • His constant intercession - Luke 23:34/ Romans 8:34/ 1 Timothy 2:5/ Hebrews 7:25
  • His return - John 14:3/ Acts 1:11/ 1 Thessalonians 4:16/ 1 Peter 5:1-4/ Jude 1:14

In the person and work of the Holy Spirit, with his fruits and gifts available in the Church:

  • Genesis 1:2/ Psalm 51:11/ Isaiah 32:15/ Luke 1:35/ John 14:15-25/ John 15:26,27/ Acts 1:4,5/ Acts 2:1-4/ Acts 16:6/ Romans 8:9/ Romans 8:26,27/ 1 Corinthians 12:7-11/ Revelation 22:17

The Bible is the word of God

The Bible is the living word of God. It is infallible, authoritative and everlasting, being the source of all Christian doctrine and instruction.
Joshua 1:8/ Psalm 119:105/ Isaiah 40:8/ Romans 15:4/ 2 Timothy 3:16/ Hebrews 4:12/ 2 Peter 1:21/ Revelation 19:12,13

In the spiritually lost condition of all people and the essential need for the new birth by faith in Jesus Christ - Genesis 3:8-19/ Genesis 4:6,7/ Psalm 51:3-5/ Isaiah 64:6,7/ Luke 4:16-21/ John 3:3-8/ John 8:36/ Galatians 5:19-21/ Romans 3:9-12/ 1 Peter 1:3-5

In the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a gift available to believers subsequent to the new birth, with normal evidence of speaking in other tongues – Matthew 3:11/ John 3:5/ Luke 24:49/ Acts 1:4-8/ Acts 2:1-8/ Acts 10:44-48/ Titus 3:5/ Jude 1:20

In the sacraments of the Lords Supper and baptism by full immersion in water for all believers: Luke 22:7-20/ 1 Corinthians 11:23-26/ Acts 20:7/ Matthew 28:18-20/ Acts 2:41/ Acts 8:36-38/ Acts 19:5/ Romans 6:3-5/ Galatians 3:26,27/ Colossians 2:10-12/ 1 Peter 3:18-22/
In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life and the other to everlasting separation from God – Daniel 12:2/ John 5:29/ John 11:25,26/ Hebrews 9:27/  Revelation 20:6/ 1 Peter 4:5/ Revelation 20:12,13

In the church being the body of Christ, and each member being an active part of a local church, fulfilling the Great Commission – Matthew 28:19,20/ John 13:35/ Acts 2:37-47/ Romans 12:3-8/ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31/ Ephesians 2:8-10/ Ephesians 4:11-16/ 1 Peter 3:15