What We Believe
We believe in the absolute sovereignty of God over all things (Isaiah 46:9-10, Romans 11:36), the sufficiency and infallibility of Scripture as the sole and final authority in all matters of faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21), and the necessity of the Church being built upon the historic, confessional Reformed tradition as a faithful witness to biblical truth (Ephesians 2:20, 1 Timothy 3:15).
The Triune God
The Holy Scriptures
The Doctrines of Mankind
We affirm that mankind was created in the image of God, distinct from animals, with an immortal soul, rational faculties, and moral responsibility (Genesis 1:26-27). Man was created to glorify God and exercise dominion over the earth under His law (Genesis 1:28, Psalm 8:4-8).
Through Adam’s sin, all humanity fell into sin (Romans 5:12, 19), rendering us totally depraved and incapable of seeking God apart from divine grace (Romans 3:10-12, Ephesians 2:1-3). However, believers are being renewed into God’s image through sanctification (Colossians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 3:18).
We affirm the biblical distinctions between male and female, with God-ordained roles in the family, church, and society (Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Timothy 2:12-14).
Theological Maximalism
We affirm that Christ is Lord over all creation, and His kingship extends to every sphere of life—spiritual, personal, familial, ecclesiastical, cultural, economic, and civil. As the sovereign ruler, He reigns over the nations, upholding all things by His power and establishing His authority over every aspect of existence (Psalm 2:8-12, Matthew 28:18-20, Colossians 1:16-18).
His rule is not limited to the Church but extends over all institutions, including the family, the marketplace, civil government, and education.
Every realm of life is subject to His Word, and all rulers, authorities, and individuals are commanded to submit to His righteous law and acknowledge Him as King (Philippians 2:9-11, Isaiah 9:6-7, Psalm 110:1-2).
We reject the false notion of secular neutrality and affirm that all human activity must be governed by the authority of Christ and His Word. Civil rulers are not autonomous but are ministers of God, accountable to His law and ordained to administer justice in accordance with His righteousness (Romans 13:1-4, Psalm 22:27-28, Proverbs 8:15-16).
Because Christ is King, the Great Commission is not only a call to evangelize individuals but a mandate to disciple nations, teaching them to obey all that Christ has commanded (Matthew 28:18-20). His lordship demands that societies be transformed according to biblical truth, rather than conformed to the wisdom of the world (Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
We affirm that the ultimate goal of history is the full manifestation of Christ’s reign, when all enemies will be placed under His feet and every knee will bow to Him in submission (1 Corinthians 15:24-26, Revelation 11:15).
Until then, we labor faithfully, calling all people and nations to repentance, obedience, and joyful submission to the rightful King—Jesus Christ.
The Law of God and Christian Obedience
God’s moral law remains the unchanging standard of righteousness for all people in every age. It is a reflection of God’s own character and defines what is good, just, and holy (Psalm 119:97, Matthew 5:17-19). The moral law, as summarized in the Ten Commandments, was written by God’s own hand on tablets of stone and remains binding upon all people, serving as the foundation for human ethics, civil justice, and Christian obedience.
The Threefold Use of the Moral Law To Restrain Evil in Society
The moral law is written on the hearts of all people, acting as a universal standard of justice and conscience, even among unbelievers (Romans 2:14-15). It provides a foundation for civil law and restrains wickedness in society.
To Reveal Sin and Drive Sinners to Christ – The law exposes human depravity and demonstrates our inability to attain righteousness apart from God’s grace (Romans 3:19-20, Galatians 3:24). It serves as a tutor that leads sinners to Christ for salvation.
To Guide Christian Obedience – For the believer, the law is no longer a means of condemnation but a rule of life, showing how we are to love God and neighbor (John 14:15, Psalm 119:105). Christ enables His people to obey His law joyfully, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Distinction Between Moral, Ceremonial, and Judicial Laws
While the ceremonial laws (those related to temple worship, sacrifices, and ritual purity) were fulfilled in Christ and are no longer binding (Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 10:1-10), they remain profitable for instruction, teaching us about Christ’s atoning work and the holiness of God.
Similarly, the judicial laws of Israel—those given for the governance of the theocratic nation—were specific to Old Covenant Israel. While they are no longer binding as a civil code, the general equity of these laws remains instructive and applicable in forming a just and righteous society (1 Timothy 1:8-10, Proverbs 14:34).
The Law and the Gospel
We reject the false notion that grace nullifies the law. Instead, Scripture teaches that grace upholds the law, as Christ enables believers to keep it from the heart (Romans 3:31, Ezekiel 36:26-27). Just as the law cannot justify a sinner, neither does it cease to guide the believer’s life. The Christian is called to delight in God’s commandments, understanding that obedience flows from a heart transformed by grace (1 John 5:3, Psalm 40:8).
The moral law, rather than being abolished, is fulfilled in Christ, written on the hearts of believers, and remains the enduring standard of righteousness for all peoples, cultures, and nations (Romans 7:12, Hebrews 8:10).
The Lord’s Day
Confessional Heritage
We stand in the theological tradition of historic Reformed orthodoxy, affirming the Westminster Standards, the Three Forms of Unity (Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, Canons of Dort), and the London Baptist Confession of 1689 as faithful expressions of biblical truth. These confessions do not replace Scripture but summarize and systematize its teachings, helping the Church remain grounded in sound doctrine and protected from error.
Throughout history, these confessions have served as a beacon of doctrinal clarity, faithfully articulating the sovereignty of God, the doctrines of grace, covenant theology, the authority of Scripture, and the supremacy of Christ over all things. They unite believers across generations in a common faith, preserving the truth once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3).
By holding to these confessions, we affirm our continuity with the great cloud of witnesses who have contended for the faith throughout history (Hebrews 12:1). We recognize that doctrine matters—that faithful theology shapes faithful living, and that our highest calling is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever as revealed in His Word.
“To Him be the glory forever! Amen.” (Romans 11:36)
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