Our Beliefs

What is Salvation?

We believe that mankind was created in the image of God to enjoy fellowship with Him for all eternity. However, it is the holiness and righteousness of God that makes this true fellowship possible. In our rebellion against God, we have rejected His eternal holiness and righteousness and substituted it with our own. This is called sin, it is counterfeit righteousness, and it is the cause of the broken world in which we now live. But God has sent Jesus into the world to show us who we were truly meant to be as image bearers of our Creator. This Jesus not only showed us true righteousness in God’s love, but He gave His life on the cross as an atonement for our sins. When God raised Him from the dead, He revealed to us the truth of eternal life that is now offered to us. This gift of God cannot be earned, but it is given to us freely when we turn from our sins, ask Jesus for forgiveness, and strive with our whole heart, mind, body, and soul to live a life holy unto the Lord. We believe that those who surrender their life to Jesus will be filled with the Holy Spirit and the evidence of His goodness, righteousness, and love will be present in our lives. Thus, through our lives the image of God’s goodness comes forth. Receiving God’s eternal goodness, righteousness, and holiness into our own hearts and lives is what brings about salvation, the ability to share in eternal fellowship with God and with His people in true love, joy, and peace. It is a process that begins when we turn to Christ and it bought to consummation when we die, as we are transformed into the image of Christ for all eternity.