A
CONGREGATION
OF THE PCA
We believe and teach the Bible as the inspired and inerrant Word of God. As a confessional church, we are committed to the historic doctrines of the Protestant Reformation as contained in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms.
Learn more about the PCA, Presbyterian Church in America.
Learn more about the PCA, Presbyterian Church in America.
Our Core Beliefs
In a world filled with competing philosophies and ideas concerning God, the meaning and purpose of life, the way to live in this world, and the way of salvation, we seek to possess for ourselves and encourage in others the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16).
We affirm that this mindset is gained through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit and by means of instruction in the Scriptures, the inspired and infallible Word of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-16).
We affirm that this mindset is gained through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit and by means of instruction in the Scriptures, the inspired and infallible Word of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-16).
God
There is one God, eternal and self-existing in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit of one substance, equal in power and glory. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Revelation
God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creation.
The Fall
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God. They fell from their original righteousness and fellowship with God and became dead in sin. Adam being our covenantal head, all mankind participated in Adam's fall from his original sinless state and is therefore lost in sin and totally helpless apart from God's grace
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
The Church
The Church is the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Resurrection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.
Baptism
Baptism is a sign of God's covenant and is properly administered to children of believers in their infancy as well as to those who come as adults to trust in Christ.