Statement of Faith

Holy Bible

The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).

Trinity

There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died for mankind, shed His blood for our salvation, rose again on the third day, ascended to the Father, and will return again in power and glory (John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5).

Virgin Birth

Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father through the Holy Spirit in the womb of Mary — born of a virgin, the true Son of God (Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35).

Redemption

Man was created good, but fell by voluntary sin. Redemption is found only in Jesus Christ (Genesis 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21).

Regeneration

Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for anyone to know God (John 6:44, 65; Matthew 19:28; Titus 3:5).

Salvation

Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. It is the gift of God — not achieved by works or human effort (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).

Repentance

Repentance is a turning away from sin and turning to Christ. Through repentance we receive forgiveness and salvation (Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9).

Sanctification

Sanctification is an ongoing process of growing in Christ by the Word and Spirit, enabling believers to live holy lives (I Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; II Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18; II Thessalonians 2:1-3; Romans 8:29, 12:1-2; Hebrews 2:11).

Jesus’ Blood

The sinless blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. Through His sacrifice we are freed from the penalty of sin (I John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29).

Jesus Christ Indwells All Believers

All who trust in Christ invite Him — by the Spirit — to dwell within. Jesus becomes both Lord and Saviour of their lives (John 1:12; 14:17, 23; 15:4; Romans 8:11; Revelation 3:20).

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit, promised by the Father and given at Pentecost, empowers believers to be Christ’s witnesses (Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6).

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to strengthen the church and confirm the Gospel. Believers are encouraged to desire and use spiritual gifts within biblical boundaries (Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:16; I Timothy 4:14; II Timothy 1:6-7; I Corinthians 12 & 14; I Peter 4:10).

The Church

The church is the Body of Christ, unified by the Spirit and commissioned to spread the Gospel. All born-again believers are part of His church (Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23).

Sacraments

Water Baptism: An act of obedience for believers, baptised in the name of Father, Son & Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38).
The Lord’s Supper: Communion taken in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice (Matthew 26:26-29; I Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25).
Marriage: A sacred covenant between one man and one woman (Matthew 19:4-6).

Healing of the Sick

Healing is a ministry of Jesus, a sign given to believers, and part of the work of the Cross (Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; I Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29).

God’s Will for Provision

God desires believers to live whole and fruitful lives: spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially—though full benefit may not always be seen in this life.

Spiritual: John 3:3-11; II Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10
Mental & Emotional: II Timothy 1:7, 2:11; Philippians 4:7-8; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3
Physical: Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; I Peter 2:24
Financial: Joshua 1:8; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; II Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34:10, 84:11; Philippians 4:19

Resurrection

Jesus physically rose from the dead. The saved will be resurrected to eternal life; the lost to judgement (Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; I Corinthians 15; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21).

Heaven

Heaven is the eternal home of all believers (Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; II Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; I Peter 1:4).

Hell

Those who reject Christ will face eternal separation from God in Hell (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8).

Second Coming

Jesus will physically return again at a time not yet revealed, to establish His Kingdom (Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; II Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7).