OUR BELIEFS
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" - 2 Timothy 3 v 16 -17
We believe that:-
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God is all knowing, all powerful, ever-present.
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He is the creator and upholder of all things.
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The Bible is the inspired word of God.
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Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who was born in Bethlehem; lived a sinless life; died on the cross at Calvary; was buried; rose again from the dead; appeared to His disciples for 40 days; and then ascended into heaven having promised to come again.
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Mankind is separated from God by sin from birth (Psalm 51 v 5); and by practice (Romans 3 v 23)
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It is impossible for man to save himself by his own works "for by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2 v 8-9)
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Salvation for mankind has been made by the Lord Jesus Christ and is offered freely to all (John 3 v 16)
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Salvation through faith unites man with God and makes the believer fit for God's presence eternally
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There is one God who exists in three equal persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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The Church is not a building but a group of people. It consists of all christians who have believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, throughout all time, from Pentecost to when Christ returns at the rapture (2 Corinthians 5 v 8)
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In many locations across the world, groups of believers gather together to His name and form a local expression of this Church as it was first seen at Jerusalem. This group of believers, who were maintained by the power of the Spirit, were baptised (Acts 2 v 41-42) "And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers".
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Jesus Christ is coming back again to call to Himself all those who truly believe in Him and take them to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4 v 13-18)
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Jesus will one day return to the earth in great power and glory to reign as the King of kings and Lord of lords in perfect peace and equity for a thousand years on the throne of David.
We seek to:-
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live lives which are worthy of our Lord Jesus Christ (Colossians 1 v 10)
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remember Him as He has commanded us to do on the first day of the week at the Lord's supper (1Corinthians 11 v 24)
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witness of our beliefs so that others might come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 1 v 8)
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