What We Believe
As Christians we seek to unite around the Truth. Here are some of the important truths we believe.
Key beliefs
- God is the creator of all things.
- God is the foundation of all being.
- God is love.
- God exists in Holy Trinity.
- Jesus is the Lord of Life and Truth.
- Christ is fully divine, fully human and perfect in every way.
- Man is made in God's image.
- Man has a duty to obey God.
- Man has fallen into sin and corruption.
- Because of the fall, all people are sinful from conception.
- God will judge the world in righteousness.
- God has saved His people in righteousness.
- The gospel is the full truth of man's salvation, which is unity with God.
- God's people are united with Him through His Son: through Christ's incarnation, death and resurrection.
- God's people are saved by grace, through faith, to the glory of God.
- Redemption is holistic, full and free.
- Regeneration, repentance and faith are gifts of the Holy Spirit.
- The full assurance of faith is given to all of God's people.
- There is a vital distinction between law and gospel.
- God saves His people by covenant.
- The Church is the community of God's people, walking in truth.
- The mission of the Church is love.
- Christ shall return in glory.
- Scripture is full, sufficient and true.
Key attitudes and practices
- Loving our neighbour.
- Loving our enemy.
- Faith with understanding.
- Patience.
- Kindness.
- Thankfulness.
- Togetherness.
- Listening.
- Speaking graciously.
- Prayer.
- Humility.
- Encouragement, exhortation and rebuke.
- Modesty.
- Sharing.
- Being good to all.
- Weekly communion.
- Spiritual symbolism.
- Family.
- Hospitality.
- Not judging.
- Obedience to authorities.
- Christ-centred church government.
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Political concern.
If you would like to find out more, we have a fuller statement of faith as a church, or, if you would like to speak to us, we would be happy to listen to you and attempt to answer any questions.
