The Core
The Bible
Matthew Levant
June 6th, 2021
Proverbs 30:5-6; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
We believe that the Holy Bible was inspired by God, written by
men and is completely free from error. It is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction and reveals the
principles by which God will judge us. It includes within it the only way of salvation. It will remain to
the end of the world the supreme standard and final authority by which all matters of life and doctrine
should be tested.
The True God
Matthew Levant
June 13th, 2021
Psalm 83:18; Romans 1:20
We believe that there is only one living and true God. He is the
eternal, infinite Creator and supreme Ruler of heaven and earth. He is merciful, just, and loving and
governs all things according to His sovereign will for His glory. He is inexpressibly glorious in holiness,
and is worthy of all possible honor, confidence, obedience, and love.
The Fall of Humanity & The Way of Salvation
Colton White
June 20th, 2021
Genesis 3:6-24; Ephesians 2:1-10
The Fall of Humanity
We believe that the human race is created in the image of God and that through the voluntary sin of
our first parents Adam and Eve, we are all born in sin. As a result, all mankind are now sinners, not by
constraint but by choice; being by nature utterly void of the holiness required by God and completely
inclined to evil. Therefore, the human race is unable to turn to God and is under just condemnation
to eternal punishment without defense or excuse.
The Way of Salvation
We believe that the salvation of sinners is only by the grace of God through the work of Jesus Christ,
the Messiah, the Savior of the world. He is fully God and fully man, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born
of a virgin and lived a sinless life in obedience to the Father. He taught the way of God’s kingdom,
worked miracles, suffered, died and rose from the dead. In his death, He made full atonement for
our sins and became our sacrificial substitute, forgiving our sins, absorbing the wrath of God and
adopting us into the family of God.
The Trinity
Matthew Levant
June 27th, 2021
Ephesians 2:18; 2 Corinthians 13:14
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We believe that there is only one God, who exists eternally as
three distinct persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; each is fully God and equal in every
divine perfection, and accomplish distinct but harmonious roles in the great work of redemption.
Sovereign Grace & The Freeness of Salvation
Colton White
July 4th, 2021
Ephesians 1:7-14; Mark 1:14-15
Sovereign Grace
We believe that it was the eternal purpose of God which He graciously planned before creation, to choose people to be regenerated and saved not on account of any foreseen merit in them, but only because of His sovereign good pleasure. This is perfectly consistent with the free agency of man, and is a most glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness being infinitely free, wise, holy and unchangeable. It utterly excludes boasting and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy. It is the foundation of Christian assurance.
The Freeness of Salvation
We believe that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel, and that it is the immediate duty of all to accept the gospel with a repentant and obedient faith. There is nothing that prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own depravity and voluntary rejection of the gospel, which results in condemnation.
Baptism & Communion
Matthew Levant
July 11th, 2021
Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of
a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit; to show forth our faith in the
crucified, buried, and risen Savior in a solemn and beautiful symbol. It symbolizes our death to sin and
resurrection to a new life and it is a response to the command of Christ. Communion takes place as
believers by the sacred use of bread and juice, commemorate together the sacrificial love of Christ;
preceded always by solemn self- examination.
Justification
Colton White
July 18th, 2021
Romans 3:21-26, 5:6-11
We believe that justification is the blessing in which those who
believe in Christ are declared righteous. It includes the pardon of sin, and the promise of eternal life on
the basis of Christ’s righteousness. It is given freely by God, not in consideration of any works of
righteousness which we have done but solely through faith in the work of Christ. This brings us into
peace and favor with God and secures every other blessing needed for time and eternity.
Regeneration
Matthew Levant
July 25th, 2021
Ezekiel 36:26; Titus 3:3-8
We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be
regenerated or "born again". Regeneration consists in God giving a holy disposition to the mind and it
is effected by the power of the Holy Spirit in a manner beyond our comprehension. This is in
connection with divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel. Its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance, and faith, and newness of life.
Repentance and Faith
Colton White
August 1st, 2021
Acts 2:36-41; Romans 10:9-17
We believe that repentance and faith are sacred duties brought
about in our souls by the Holy Spirit in regeneration, which results in being deeply convinced of our
guilt, danger and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ, we turn to God with sincere
remorse, confession and supplication for mercy. At the same time we heartily receive the Lord Jesus
Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and rely on Him alone as the only and all-sufficient Savior.
Sanctification
Matthew Levant
August 8th, 2021
2 Corinthians 3:16-18; Philippians 2:12-13
We believe that sanctification is the process by which,
according to the will of God, we are made partakers of His holiness. It is a progressive work that is
begun in regeneration and is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the
Holy Spirit, who is the Sealer and Comforter in the continual use of spiritual disciplines, including
reading and hearing the word of God, self-examination, and prayer.
The Perseverance of Saints
Matthew Levant
August 15th, 2021
1 John 2:18-19, 3:8-10, 5:18
We believe that genuine believers are only those who endure
to the end. Their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from
superficial adherents. A special providence watches over their welfare and they are kept by the power
of God through faith unto salvation..
