Here is a summary of what we believe and we've included the Bible references so that you can look up the verses for yourself. We are very happy to chat through any of the beliefs listed here if you have any questions or would like to explore one or more of the issues.
1. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
(2 Timothy 3:15, 16 / 2 Peter 1:21)
2. We believe in one God, who has revealed Himself in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
(Deuteronomy 6:4 / Mark 12:29 / Matthew 28:19)
3. We believe in the virgin birth, sinless life, miraculous ministry, substitutional death, His ascension into heaven and His second coming.
(Matthew 1:23 / 1 Peter 2:22 / Acts 2:22, 10:38 / Revelation 20:1-6)
4. We believe that people were created perfect and that humanity fell to be separated from God through sin.
(Genesis 1:26-31, 3:1-7 / Romans 5:12-21)
5. We believe in salvation through faith in Christ who died for our sins and was raised for our peace with God and victory in the life He gives. Through His blood we have redemption.
(Titus 2:11, 3:5-7 / Romans 10:8-15 / 1 Corinthians 15:3,4)
6. We believe in water baptism.
(Matthew 28:19 / Acts 10:47,48)
7. We believe that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is an essential part of the Christian experience, designed to empower for service and witness. We believe that the Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts in the church today.
(Acts 1:8, 2:4, 2:10, 2:44-46, 19:6; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11)
8. We believe that we are to be like Jesus in all that we think, say and do as we follow Him.
(1 Peter 1: 14-16 / 2 Corinthians 3:18)
9. We believe that deliverance from sin, sickness and from destructive patterns of behaviour is provided through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe that our mandate is to be a sent people participating in the great commission to make disciples and proclaim the Kingdom of God whilst ministering healing and wholeness.
(Isaiah 53:4,5 / 2 Corinthians 2:14 / 1 John 3:8/ Matt 28:19f)
10. We believe in both heaven and hell and that faith in Jesus Christ makes all the difference.
(Revelation 20:10-15 / John 3:16 / Romans 1:16, 10:14)
