Statement of Faith
Although this does not imply immediate perfection in our temporal life or lifestyle, it does mean that true faith will result in a radical change in us. Being “born again” implies a new beginning, not an ending. Christian maturity in faith, truth and life is a process. Even so, this process must begin with spiritual regeneration or new birth. While it is possible to change our behaviour without regeneration, changing our hearts requires the new birth, and it is our hearts upon which God looks.
On the Purpose of Faith
True faith is of the heart and not just the mind (see Romans 10:10).
God’s purpose in requiring faith for salvation is to raise our focus and
concentration above the temporal to the One who is eternal. Therefore,
the gospel that is able to save souls must be preached in the power of
the Spirit of God. The gospel is not dependent upon human eloquence or
persuasion that may change minds, but cannot change hearts. Only the
Spirit of God can reveal the Son of God, and only the Son of God can
reveal the Father
On the Authority of Scripture
We believe in the Divine inspiration and authority of the 66 books of
the Holy Bible as the complete canon of God’s testimony to mankind. We
are committed to esteeming Scripture as the very Word of God, inerrant
in its original form. We do not accept any doctrine, which contradicts
Scripture.
