We believe God reaches out to the repentant believer in justifying grace with accepting and pardoning love. We hold that the wonder of God's acceptance and pardon does not end God's saving work, which continues to nurture our growth in grace. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are enabled to increase in the knowledge and love of God and in love for our neighbor. We see God's grace and human activity working together in the relationship of faith and good works. God's grace calls for human response and discipline.
Faith is the only response essential for salvation.
However, salvation evidences itself in good works. Both faith and good works belong within an all-encompassing theology of grace, since they stem from God's gracious love. Personal salvation always involves service to the world. Personal faith, witness to that faith, and social action are mutually reinforcing. Baptism Entrance into the church is acknowledged in Baptism and may include persons of all ages.