What we believe

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1. Salvation by Grace Through Faith

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We believe that salvation is a gift of God's grace and is received by faith alone in the finished work of Jesus Christ. We affirm that Christ's death, burial, and resurrection are sufficient for our justification, and that no work or merit of our own can contribute to our salvation. Salvation is a result of God’s grace, and not of any works or observance of the law. The gospel of grace is a message of freedom and reconciliation, offering forgiveness and eternal life to those who believe in Christ as their Savior. 

Ephesians 2:8

 

2. The Authority of Scripture

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We believe that the Bible is the perfect and preserved Word of God, fully inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is without error and is the final authority in all matters. We affirm that the Bible is to be interpreted literally, understanding that all Scripture is profitable for doctrine and instruction (2 Timothy 3:16).

 

We believe that God’s Word must be rightly divided, as commanded in 2 Timothy 2:15, in order to properly understand His unfolding plan throughout history. The Bible reveals distinct dispensations—divinely appointed administrations—through which God has progressively worked with mankind. While all Scripture is inspired and profitable , not all of it is written directly to or about the Body of Christ in this present dispensation of grace.

 

3. The Role of the Church

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We believe that the Church, the body of Christ, is composed of all believers who are saved by grace through faith in Christ. The Church is called to proclaim the gospel of grace, to edify one another, and to carry out God’s will, which is plainly known and found in the Apostle Paul’s letters to the church. We affirm that the Church is distinct from Israel and that God's plan for the Church today is centered on the gospel of grace as revealed through Paul.

Philippians 2:15-16; Ephesians 4:12

 

4. Mid-Acts Dispensationalism

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We believe in the distinctive calling of the Apostle Paul as the messenger of the gospel of grace, which is central to the current dispensation. We recognize that the message of salvation by grace through faith, apart from the law, was revealed to Paul and is the foundation of God’s plan for the Church today. We distinguish the current dispensation of grace from previous dispensations, understanding that God's dealings with humanity change over time, as revealed in Scripture.

1 Corinthians 9:17; Ephesians 3:2

 

5. The Distinction Between the Gospel of the Kingdom and the Gospel of Grace

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We believe that there is a clear distinction between the gospel of the kingdom and the gospel of grace. The gospel of the kingdom was proclaimed by Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry and was focused on the establishment of God's kingdom on earth, particularly in relation to Israel. It was a message of repentance and preparation for the coming Messiah and His earthly reign. In contrast, the gospel of grace, revealed as the "mystery" to the Apostle Paul, is the message of salvation by grace through faith alone in the finished work of Jesus Christ. This gospel is for all people, and is not tied to the establishment of an earthly kingdom, but to the spiritual blessings and eternal life found in Christ. We affirm that these gospels are distinct in content, purpose, and dispensation, with the gospel of grace being the message for the Church today.

2 Sam 7:12-13; Matthew 4:23

Rom 16:25-26; 

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Our beliefs around Jesus the Christ

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Jesus Christ: Fully God and Fully Man

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We believe that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, entering the world as the promised Messiah (Matthew 1:18-23, John 1:1,14, Colossians 2:9).

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The Perfect Life and Atoning Death of Christ

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We believe that Jesus lived a sinless and perfect life in complete obedience to the Father. He willingly gave Himself as a sacrifice on the cross, bearing the punishment for the sins of the world. Through His death, He accomplished the full atonement for sin, providing salvation to all who believe in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 3:24-26).

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His work on the cross was multi-purpose

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We believe the cross of Jesus Christ accomplished two distinct purposes in God's plan. 

1. His death fulfilled the prophetic promises given to Israel by inaugurating the New Covenant, as foretold in Jeremiah 31:31-34. Through His shed blood, Israel was provided with the means for national restoration and the forgiveness of sins, which will be fully realized in their future kingdom under Christ’s reign (Hebrews 9:15, Matthew 26:28).

2. Through the revelation given uniquely to the Apostle Paul, we now understand that Christ’s death also had a hidden, mystery purpose: it provided a way for all people to be saved apart from Israel’s covenants under the present dispensation of grace (Ephesians 3:1-9, Romans 16:25). In this dispensation, salvation is offered freely to all by grace through faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross, apart from the law and Israel’s prophetic program (Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4). 

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Thus, while the cross fulfilled Israel’s covenantal promises, it was also the means by which God introduced a new, unprophesied administration of grace, making salvation available to the world without distinction.

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The Reigning Lord and the Triune God

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We believe that after His resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven, where He reigns in glory at the right hand of God the Father. We worship and serve the one true God, eternally existing in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—coequal and coeternal (Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Revelation 19:16).

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The Eternal Nature of Christ

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We believe that Jesus Christ, as God, is eternal and uncreated. He has always existed with the Father and the Holy Spirit before the foundation of the world. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, sovereign over all creation (John 8:58, John 17:5, Colossians 1:16-17, Revelation 22:13).