We believe the central purpose of God’s revelation in Scripture is to call all people into a relationship with Himself. We believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation and that no one is saved apart from a conscious and personal decision to trust in Jesus as Savior. We believe that the free gift of salvation is based upon the sovereign grace of God, was paid for by Christ on the cross, is received by faith, and cannot be earned through good works or rituals. We believe that those who repent and trust Christ for salvation are born again and experience the blessings that God intended for them at creation. We believe that God loves and pursues people despite their rebellion. He offers forgiveness, healing and abundant life for anyone who would turn and surrender their life to Him. Salvation produces a desire to become more like Christ in character and purpose. We believe that sanctification begins at salvation and is not only a declaration of righteousness before God, but it is also a lifelong process of separating from evil, drawing closer to God, and becoming more like Christ.
1 Timothy 2:4-6 | John 1:12; 3:3-7, 3:16; 5:24; 14:16 | Acts 4:12 | Romans 5:8, 12-21; 6:23; 10:9-10; 13:8-10 | Titus 3:5 | Ephesians 2:8-10