Ambassadors for Jesus Christ
What we believe
Trinity
We believe that God is one being, existing eternally as a unity of three distinct persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Each person is fully, equally, eternally God, possessing the very same nature and attributes. In God’s great work of salvation each member of the Trinity accomplishes distinct aspects of God’s eternal plan to save sinners, who are spiritually dead, through faith in Jesus Christ. (John 1:1-5)
God the Father
We believe there is only one living and true God. He is the eternal, infinite, all-knowing, all-powerful, all-wise Creator and supreme ruler of heaven and earth. He is loving, righteous, just, and merciful. In perfect love, He is concerned in our affairs and hears and answers prayer. Because He loves us, He sent Jesus Christ, His Son, to save all from sin and death. He is worthy of our worship, love, and trust. (John 3:16-18)
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is God’s one and only Son, who is fully God and fully man. He was with God the Father in the beginning of all creation and is eternal. That He was born of a virgin birth and was sinless. Because He was sinless, He was the perfect sacrifice for our sins, which He took on Himself on the cross. We believe that He died in our place for our sin, that He rose again, and that He ascended into heaven. We believe His promise that He will return with power and glory. Through our faith in Him, He completed everything necessary for us to be saved from our sins and return to our Heavenly Father. (John 14:6)
HOly Spirit
The third person of the Trinity and also fully God, the Spirit was sent by the Father to reveal and glorify Jesus Christ. He is the comforter, brings scripture to our minds, teaches, and strengthens us until the return of Jesus in all His glory. He is active in turning the hearts of those who do not yet know Christ to place their trust in Him. He is continually with a believer in Jesus as a constant companion. He helps shape the life of the believer to produce the “Fruit of the Spirit” as described in Galatians 5:22-23 and gives spiritual gifts for the benefit of the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit enables a believer in Jesus to lovingly and boldly share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (John 14:26)
The bible
We believe the Bible is the absolute inspired Word of God, which consists of the 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament written by human authors inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Bible is complete, final, and the absolute authority and standard against which all Christian belief and all behavior is measured. It is given to us so that we might know and enjoy God and walk in His ways. It shows us the path to life and makes clear the path of sin and death. (2 Timothy 3:15-17)
Salvation
Every human being is born in rebellion against God. The Bible calls this “sin” and the result of our rebellion is that we are spiritually “dead” and separated from God. We are powerless of earning our salvation and require God’s love and mercy. Through this great love, God sent Jesus Christ, as the perfect sacrifice for our rebellion. Through His death, burial, and resurrection, we can experience new birth and eternal life. There are no works which can possibly earn our redemption. It is a gift of grace through faith in Christ. He alone is our hope, our Savior, and our Lord. In Him alone can salvation be found. (Romans 6:23)
The family
Marriage and the family were instituted by God with our first parents, Adam and Eve. That marriage is between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. (Genesis 2:24)