Our Beliefs
The Bible
The Bible, consisting of the sixty-six books the Old and New Testaments, is the infallible, inerrant, inspired Word of God. It is our ultimate authority in all matters of faith and life, not the traditions of the church or the opinions of men.
The Trinity
There is one God, eternal and self-existing in three persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) who are to be equally loved, honored, and worshiped.
Total Depravity
All mankind participated in Adam’s fall from his original sinless state and is thus lost in sin and totally depraved.
Sovereign Election
The Sovereign God, for no other reason than His own unfathomable love and mercy, has chosen in Christ lost sinners from every nation to be redeemed by the atoning death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ.
Perseverance of the Saints
Those sinners whom the Spirit quickens, come to believe in Christ as Savior by the Word of God, are born again, become sons of God, and will persevere to the end.
Justification
Justification is by faith alone, apart from works. Through faith alone we receive Christ and His perfect righteousness, and are thereby granted an eternal pardon.
Covenant of Grace
God relates to His people in the Covenant of Grace, in which He promises that He will be our God, and we, as well as our children, are His special people. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the sole Mediator of the Covenant of Grace.
Baptism
Baptism is a sign and seal of God’s covenant and is properly administered to children of believers in their infancy as well as to those who come as adults to trust in Christ.
Death
At death, the Christian’s soul passes immediately into the presence of God and the unbeliever’s soul is eternally separated from God unto condemnation.
The Second Coming
Jesus Christ will return to earth, visibly and bodily, at a time when He is not expected, to consummate history and the eternal plan of God.
Great Commission
The Gospel of God’s salvation in Jesus Christ must be published to all the world as a witness before Jesus Christ returns.
Our Doctrinal Standards
Heidelberg Catechism
The Heidelberg Catechism is a document written in question-and-answer format to help explain biblical teaching to children and those new and old to the faith.
Belgic Confession
The Belgic Confession explains various biblical teachings. This confession stands as one of the best symbolical statements of Reformed doctrine.
Canons of Dordt
The Canons of Dort are series of technical responses to specific theological issues such as the nature and extent of sin, election, atonement, grace, and justification.