Statement of Faith

1.The Word of God (BIBLE)

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, comprised of 66 books, which are reliable and true in their original languages.  Scripture stands as the central authority over our lives, our faith, and the direction of our ministry.  It is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training, and it reveals Gods love for the world. (1Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 3:16)

2. God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit

We believe that three persons (Trinity) eternally share the Divine Nature as One God. The Bible refers to these persons as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. God is both self-existent and personal. (John 14:10, 26; 15:26; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30)

We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, the Son, born of a virgin, being fully God and fully human. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for the sins of mankind, was resurrected bodily on the third day, ascended into heaven to the right hand of the Father and is coming again as King and Judge. Jesus Christ is the only provision that God has given for people to be reconciled to Him. (Matthew 1:23;  John1:1-4; John 1:29; Acts 1:1;  Acts 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Acts 4:12)

The Holy Spirit is God. He draws us to Christ and indwells us at the moment we place our faith in Christ, enabling us to live an effective Christian life by affirming our salvation, encouraging us and giving us the strength to live a life that is pleasing to God and personally fulfilling. (John 14:16-17; Ephesians 1:13-14)

3. Mankind

Human beings are created in the image of God. However, people have turned against God and disobeyed His commands. Sin’s consequences result in physical and spiritual death for all humankind. Humanity lives in profound need which can only be satisfied by reconciliation with God through Christ. Without this reconciliation, all people stand under God’s righteous judgment. God continues to love us and reach out to us, even though we are hostile to Him. As believers in Jesus Christ, we receive a new nature that becomes the foundation for transformation. (Genesis 1:27-31; John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:17)

4. Salvation

We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell.
(Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7)

Salvation is reconciliation with God through the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross. God offers us salvation by His grace alone and we receive it as a gift through personal faith in Jesus Christ, believing in His death, resurrection, and that He alone is the propitiation(substitute payment) for our sins. This gift of salvation by faith must be received and cannot be earned. God freely offers salvation to all people, and our salvation is secure. (Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 8:38,39; Ephesians 1:13; 2:4)

5.The Church

The church (Greek word: Ekklesia) is composed of all those throughout history who place saving faith in Jesus Christ. It also is used in a local context as “Those who Christ has called out to gather together”. The Ekklesia is not an institution, but a people. The church’s mission is as follows; All believers are commanded to carry the good news locally and worldwide (the ministry of evangelism), helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ (discipleship). and demonstrating the gospel by relevant social love and action through our words and deeds. (John 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; Matthew 28:19; Matthew 18:20; Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15; 1 Peter 2:5,9)

Reaching into the uttermost parts of the world…..

Bangladesh, Gambia, Zambia, Congo, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Burundi, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippine Islands, Thailand