What We Believe

What we believe matters. This is true of all of life but especially true in the context of issues relating to God and eternity.

In the Bible we find all the answers to life’s truly important questions. It teaches us about God and His will for us. It also teaches us about ourselves, Jesus, faith and our eternal destiny.

Doctrines are beliefs that lead to action and behavior. There are certain matters that are essential to following Jesus. Some of these essentials are:

We also believe that the Westminster Confession of Faith is an excellent expanded summary of what the Bible teaches.

See the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) beliefs for more information.

The Bible is the Word of God

and our only infallible rule of faith and practice.
There is only one God

the Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man

He lived a perfect life on earth, died on the cross for our sins, was raised from the dead and is now seated at God's right hand.
The Holy Spirit

convicts, saves, indwells and empowers Christians to live for Christ.
Salvation

is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.
The true church

is comprised of all who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Jesus will physically return

In the future, Jesus will physically return to earth as King.
Jesus commands all believers

to share His Gospel until He returns.