We aim to be thoroughly biblical in our beliefs. We are orthodox and conservative in our theology, and differ little from mainstream evangelicals of all denominations. The following is a statement of core doctrines, expressed in the straightforward evangelical sense, with some supporting biblical references:
The Scriptures:
The verbal inspiration and total inerrancy of the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as originally given by God. Their sole-sufficiency and final authority in all matters of faith and practice. 2 Sam. 23:2; Ps. 19:7-11; 119:89, 105; Jer. 1:7, 9; 30:1-2; Dan.12:8-9; Matt. 5:18; Luke 21:33; 24:27, 44; John 10:35; 17:8; Acts 1:16; 1 Cor. 2:13; 1 Thess. 2:13; 4:15; 5:27; Col. 4:16; 2 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 4:12; 1 Pet. 1:10-13; 2 Pet. 1:21.
God:
One God in three persons, the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, co-equal, co-eternal, sovereign and active in creation, providence and redemption. Gen. 1:1; Matt. 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; John 10:30, 38; 17:1-3; Acts 17:28; Rom. 11:36; 1 Cor. 12:4-6; 2 Cor. 13:14; Eph. 2:18, 3:14-17, 4:4-6; 1 Pet. 1:2; 1 Jn. 4:13-14.
The Lord Jesus Christ:
His essential deity compare Isaiah 40:10 with Rev. 22:10-12,
Isaiah 41:4 with Rev. 1:11-17, 21:6, 22:13
Isaiah 42:8 and 48:11 with John 8:54, John 17:5, 2 Pet 3:18; Heb. 1:6-8, Rev. 5:12
Matt. 16:16-17; Luke 22:70, John 5:17-18, 10:30-33, 38, 11:27, 14:9-11, 19:7; Col. 2:9;
His eternal pre-existence and Son-ship Prov. 30:4; John 1:1-3, 18; 6:46; 8:58; 17:5; 24; 1 Pet. 1:20
His perfect humanity John 1:14; 11:33, 35; Phil. 2:5-8; Heb. 2:14
The only mediator between God and men Gal. 3:20; 1 Tim. 2:5; 1 Cor. 8:6; Heb 8:6
His virgin birth Matt.18:25; Luke 1: 26-35; Gal. 4:4
His sinless life Matt. 4:1-11; Rom. 8:3; 2 Cor. 5:21;
Heb. 4:15; 1 Pet. 2:22-23; 1 John 3:5.
His sacrificial death on the cross as the only substitute for sinners Rom. 3:21-26; Phil. 4:18; Heb. 9:26, 28; 10:12, 14; 1 Pet. 2:24
His burial and bodily resurrection Rom. 1:4; 6:10-11; 1 Cor. 15:3-4
His ascension to heaven Luke 24:50-51; Acts 1:2, 9
His high priestly ministry Eph. 2:18; Heb. 4:14-16; 7:26; 8:1-3; 9:11-12, 24; 10:21
His personal return Acts 1:11; 1 Cor.15:51-54; 1 Th. 1:10; 3:13; 4:13-18; 2 Th. 2:1
The Holy Spirit:
The work of the Holy Spirit in:
regenerating the sinner John 3:5-7; 15:26; 16:7-15; Rom. 8:9, 14-16;
indwelling, sanctifying and empowering the believer. John 14:17, 26; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:19; 2 Cor. 3:17; Gal. 4:6; 5:16, 22-25; Eph. 1:13; 2:18; 3:16; 1 John 4:13.
The Devil:
The personality of the Devil; his evil activity and final doom. Isa. 14:12-15; Ezek. 28:14-15; Matt. 13:39; 25:41; Luke 10:18; John 8:44; Eph. 6:11-12; 2 Tim. 2:26; 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 John 3:8; Rev. 12:9-10; 20:10.
Mankind:
The creation of mankind in the image of God Gen. 1:26-27; 5:1, 9:6.
the entrance of sin through Adam’s disobedience Rom.5:12; 1 Cor. 15:22.
the fallen and totally depraved state of all men Psalm 51:5; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:10, 23; Gal. 3:22.
their subjection to God’s wrath and condemnation Rom. 1:18; 2:5-6; Heb. 9:27.
their responsibility to repent and believe the Gospel Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21.
Justification:
The justification of the sinner by God’s grace through faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 20:21; Rom. 3:20, 23, 28; 4:5; 5:1, 9-10; 9:31-32; 10:4, 17; Gal. 2:16; 3:2-3, 11; Eph. 2:8-10; Titus 3:5; 2 Tim. 1:9-10.
Faith evidenced by confession and good works Rom. 10:9-10; Gal. 5:6; James 2: 14, 17, 20, 24, 26; 1 Jn. 3:14.
The eternal security of the believer. John 10:28-29; 17:12; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 4:30; Phil. 1:6; 2 Tim.1:12; Heb. 10:14; 12:2; 13:5; 1 Pet. 1:4-5; 1 John 5:13.
The Church:
The local church as a company of believers gathered under the headship of Christ for worship, fellowship, instruction and evangelism.
The Future State:
The unconditional immortality of the soul Mark 9:43-48; Luke 12:5; 1 Cor. 15:53-54; 2 Thess. 1:8-9.
the resurrection of the body 1 Cor. 15:13-14; 51-52; 1 Thess. 4:13-17.
the eternal joy in heaven of the believer John.14:2-3; 2 Cor. 5:1-2; 2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21:1-4,22-27;22:1-5.
the conscious eternal punishment in hell of those who die impenitent Matt. 8:12; 13:40-42; 25:41, 46; Mark 9:43; Luke 12:1-5, 16:23-24 ;Jude 7; Rev. 14:11, 20:10-15.
Christian Behaviour:
The responsibility of all believers to obey and serve the Lord and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives; the duty of each church to exercise godly discipline in a loving and caring fashion Rom.12:3,10-21; 1 Cor. 5; 11:30; Phil. 4:8; Titus 2:12; 3:1-2; Heb. 3:13; 2 Pet. 1:5-8; 3 :11; 1 John 4:7-8.
