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We believe in one God who lives forever in three
persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe that the Bible is God's Word to the world, speaking to us
with authority and without error.
We believe that marriage is the covenanting together of one man and one
woman for life in a union to the exclusion of all others. This union is
established by an authorized ceremony before God. Marriage is a unique reflection of God’s
faithful love for all humankind. The
relationship of husband and wife reflects the covenanting self-giving love between
Christ and His church, central to a Christian understanding of
marriage. The pledge of mutual
faithfulness is not tentative or conditional. The permanent nature of the marriage bond
gives security and promotes the development of a trusting
relationship. The church has a
responsibility to care for, nurture and prayerfully support the marriage
relationship and the children of the union.
We believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ the Son, in His virgin birth,
His sinless life, His miracles, His death for us on the cross, His shed
blood, His resurrection from the dead, His ascension to the Father and in
His personal, physical return ot rule on earth in power and love.
We believe that all mankind is lost in sin and selfishness and needs to
turn from it and trust in the Saviour, Jesus Christ, being born anew by the
power of the Holy Spirit into the family of God.
We believe that the Holy Spirit lives in us as believers and brings
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility and
self control into our lives. He works in and through us with His
charismatic gifts.
We believe in the resurrection of every person, to eternal life for the
believer, and to eternal judgment of the lost.
We believe in the unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ and
seek community together, to become more like Him in every way, who is head
of His body, the church. We are called to love Him and one another
and are enabled to do this only as His love flows in and through us.
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