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Our beliefs

We build our faith on the Word of God. The texts below are a classic theological draft until the church’s official statement of faith is supplied.

English quotations: New International Version (NIV). Short excerpts are identified. French: Louis Segond 1910 (LSG).

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The Holy Bible

We believe the Bible is the Word of God, inspired and trustworthy, our authority for faith and life.

2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 119:105

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God and the Trinity

We believe in one eternal God who reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

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Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus is the Son of God, fully God and fully man, who died and rose for our salvation.

John 1:1-14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Philippians 2:5-11

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Salvation through Jesus Christ

Salvation is God’s gift, received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:16; Romans 10:9-10

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The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit convicts, regenerates, indwells, leads, and equips the Church.

John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Galatians 5:22-23

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Prayer and worship

We are called to pray continually and to worship God in spirit and in truth.

John 4:23-24; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Psalm 95:1-6

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Baptism

Water baptism is the believer’s act of obedience, a public witness of faith and new life in Christ.

Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4

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The Church and fellowship

The Church is the body of Christ: a family called to love, serve, and go on mission.

Acts 2:42-47; Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

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The Second Coming of Christ

We wait for the glorious return of Jesus Christ, our blessed hope.

Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:13

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