The Bible

We believe the Bible is God’s revelation to us. It is inspired by God, infallible, and has supreme authority in all matters of faith, conduct and experience (2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; Matthew 5:18; John 16:12, 13). Scripture is sufficient for knowing God and His will; and is central to the spiritual well-being of believers and the church.

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, the second person of the Triune Godhead, who became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful humanity (John 1:1–2, 14; Luke 1:35). Jesus Christ lived a sinless life, and saved humanity from the guilt, penalty, and power of sin by his atoning death on the cross as our representative and substitutionary sacrifice. Our justification and our resurrection are made sure by His bodily resurrection from the dead (Romans 3:24; 1 Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:3–5). The Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven and will come again to judge the living and the dead (1 Peter 4:5; Romans 14:9; 2 Timothy 4:1).

Salvation

We believe that salvation is the gift of God given by grace, and is received by repentance and personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, whose precious blood was shed for the forgiveness of our sins (Ephesians 2:8–10; John 1:12; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18–19). The work of the Holy Spirit is necessary to make the death of Jesus effective in an individual’s life. The Spirit enables the sinner to repent and put their faith in Jesus Christ, so that salvation is entirely of God’s grace and not of human merit or works.

Assurance of believers

All the redeemed, once they are saved, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever (John 6:37–40; 10:27–30; Romans 8:1, 38-39; 1 Corinthians 1:4–8; 1 Peter 1:5). The evidence of salvation is the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Matt 7:15-20) and obedience to God’s Word (James 2:14-26), which clearly forbids the use of Christian freedom as an occasion for sin (Romans 13:13-14; Galatians 5:13; Titus 2:11–15).

The Devil

We believe that the devil, also known as Satan, brought about the downfall of man, and continues to be at work in leading people away from God.

Lord’s supper

We believe that the Lord’s Supper is an outward symbol expressing our sharing in the divine nature and work of our Lord Jesus Christ.

God

We believe there is one unique and eternal God who exists as one God in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; 2 Corinthians 13:14). As the sovereign creator of all things, He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and worthy of all glory, honour and praise.

Humanity

We believe all people, both men and women, are created in the image of God, and therefore enjoy a unique dignity in creation and a unique relationship with God (Genesis 1:26-28). Tragically, human nature is universally sinful since the Fall, causing all people to be separated from God and under God’s condemnation (Romans 3:9-11). We are unable and unwilling to turn ourselves to God without the prior work of God’s Spirit who gives us new birth (Romans 8:5-8; John 3:3.5).

The Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Triune Godhead, who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgement. He brings about regeneration, sanctification, and baptises all believers into the body of Christ (John 16:8–11; 2 Corinthians 3:6; 1 Corinthians 12:12–14; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 5:18). The Spirit illuminate believers’ minds to grasp the truth of Scripture, producing in them His fruit, granting them His gifts and empowering them for service.

Final Judgment

We believe that all people (living and dead) will stand before the judgment seat of Jesus Christ to have their eternal destiny determined based on their personal response to God’s offer of salvation in Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:17, Romans 2:11, Romans 3:19, Colossians 3:25). We also believe that hell is real – that it is a place of eternal punishment for those who have ignored and rejected God’s offer of salvation.

The Church

We believe that the visible church is the gathering of believers for worship, prayer, the proclamation of God’s Word and fellowship. The church is the body and bride of Christ, made up of all born-again believers (Ephesians 1:22, 23; 5:25–27; 1 Corinthians 12:12–14; 2 Corinthians 11:2). The mission of the church is to witness for Christ, go and make disciples of all nations in His name, and seek the extension of God’s rule (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).

Baptism

We believe that baptism is conferred upon all who have repented and believed in Christ Jesus to be their personal Saviour and Lord. It is an outward sign of the inner work of regeneration that took place when they put their faith in Jesus Christ.