Statement of Faith

I believe that the Holy Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation to be the inerrant and holy Word of God, the only infallible rule for faith and practice for all true believers. Man's works, councils. or synods shall never overrule the authority of Scripture.

I believe in the Doctrine of the Trinity as spoken in the confessions and drawn from the Scriptures. The Trinity consists of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This means that Jesus, Holy Spirit, and The Father are all equal and all God but at the same time separate and individuals.

I believe that the Holy Spirit inspired the original authors to write the perfect infallable Bible so that humanity can know God.

I believe that without Jesus there would be nothing. The Gospel of John tells us that through him all things were made by the Father. This means that everyone and every thing in the universe are here because of the work of Jesus Christ, the son of God who while man, is also God. Everthing around us is here because of him.

I believe that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life and that no one, no matter how good they may appear can come to the Father and therefore receive eternal life apart from Faith in Jesus Christ alone. He is the connection to God that humanity needs to be redeemed from original sin.

I believe that Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah of Israel born of the virgin and while fully God, he is also fully man. He is Immanuel or God with Us. I believe in the Federal headship of Christ. I believe in the hope that is promised to those who call upon Christ’s name for deliverance and rescue from this fallen world.

I believe that Jesus brings truth to the world and through him the world of believers may be saved from themselves. All of humanity, created first perfect in Adam and Eve, shares in their rebellion to God’s perfect will. It is only through Christ's sacrifice that we are freed from the punishment for the rebellion that we all continue every day that we fall short of the glory of God.

I believe that God brings believers to himself and that none will truly believe except for those that he chooses. This means that no one can choose to save themselves.

I believe that everything I do must glorify God. To glorify God is to do the best that I can so that I do nothing that hurts the reputation of God. In addition, it means to me that through Faith in Jesus Christ, my sins are forgiven in the final judgment even though I can never be worthy of his grace.

I also agree wholeheartedly with my alma mater's view of Education and Ministry. I have based my personal minsitry on educating. I want to create a body of followers who will boldly go forth and proclaim the love and truth of Jesus Christ. Based solidly on the evidence that Jesus was a real person and not a myth. And that he was and is God and that through him all was made and all live.