our beliefs

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We hold to a conservative view of biblical inerrancy in agreement with the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.

For a much more thorough description (1300 pages worth!) of the central teachings of the Christian faith we recommend the excellent book: Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

For a short description of what we believe we recommend the “The Apostles Creed” (below) which is one of the earliest and most widely accepted Christian statements of faith.  It was developed by the early Christians and its roots go back to at least the 3rd or 4th centuries — if not, directly to the apostles themselves.

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
the Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:

Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.1

The third day He arose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic2 church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.

Amen.

1 The meaning of this phrase has been debated throughout the centuries — click here for for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrowing_of_Hell
2 The term “catholic” (with a little “c”) means “general” or “universal”. In this context, the term “catholic church” refers to all true followers of Jesus Christ.