What We Believe

As Christians we seek to unite around the Truth. Here are some of the important truths we believe. 

 

 

Key beliefs

  • God is the creator of all things.
  • God is the foundation of all being.
  • God is love.
  • God is a Holy Trinity.
  • Christ is fully divine, fully human and perfect in every way.
  • Man is made in God's image.
  • Scripture is full, sufficient and true.
  • Man has a duty to obey God.
  • Man is conceived in sin and shapen in iniquity.
  • God will judge the world in righteousness.
  • The gospel is salvation through the death and resurrection of the incarnate Lord of life.
  • God's people are saved by grace, through faith, to the glory of God.
  • Redemption is holistic, full and free.
  • Regeneration, repentance and faith are gifts of the Holy Spirit.
  • God gives the full assurance of faith to all His people.
  • God saves His people by covenant.
  • There is a vital distinction between law and gospel.
  • The Church is the community of God's people, walking in truth.
  • The mission of the Church is love.
  • Christ shall return in glory.

 

Key attitudes and practices

  • Loving our neighbour.
  • Loving our enemy.
  • Faith with understanding.
  • Patience.
  • Kindness.
  • Thankfulness.
  • Togetherness.
  • Listening.
  • Speaking graciously.
  • Prayer.
  • Humility.
  • Encouragement, exhortation and rebuke.
  • Modesty.
  • Sharing.
  • Being good to all.
  • Communion.
  • Symbolism.
  • Family.
  • Hospitality.
  • Not judging.
  • Obedience to authorities.
  • Christ-centred church government.
  • Political concern.

 

If you would like to find out more, we have a fuller statement of faith as a church, or, if you would like to speak to us, we would be happy to listen to you and attempt to answer any questions.