Sin, Judgement, Forgiveness and Eternity
We believe in the eternal destiny of all people. We believe that God will judge all people in righteousness and that the saved through faith in (of) the Lord Jesus Christ will enjoy eternal life with God in heaven, and the unsaved, those who reject Him will face eternal separation from God in hell.
Scripture References: Romans 6:23; Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:15; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:11–15.
Sin
We believe that sin is breaking God’s heart. Sin is any thought, word, action, or omission that violates God’s holy and perfect law. It is rebellion against God, resulting in separation from Him and falling short of His glory. sin is also a state of being. Sin originates in the heart, leading to disobedience and corruption of humanity’s relationship with God. It is defined as lawlessness, a failure to meet God’s standards, and a rejection of His authority.
The consequences of sin are profound, including spiritual and physical death, enslavement to sin, and eternal separation from God. All humanity is affected by sin, as it entered the world through Adam and has spread to every person, leaving everyone in need of salvation. Despite the gravity of sin, God offers forgiveness, restoration, and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Through faith in Him, sinners can be reconciled to God, cleansed of unrighteousness, and empowered to live in holiness.
Scripture References: 1 John 3:4, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Psalm 51:4, Matthew 5:27-28, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 59:2, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:12, Psalm 51:5, John 8:34.
Humanity and the Fall
We believe humanity was created in God’s image, but through Adam’s disobedience, sin entered the world, separating humanity from God. All people are now born with a sinful nature and are in need of redemption.
Scripture References: Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 3:1–24; Romans 3:23.
God’s Solution to Sin (Forgiveness)
Despite the gravity of sin, God offers forgiveness, restoration, and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Through faith in Him, sinners can be reconciled to God, cleansed of unrighteousness, and empowered to live in holiness.
Scripture References: 1 John 1:9, Romans 5:8.
Salvation and Atonement
We believe salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received by faith in and through the Lord Jesus Christ, who atoned for sin through His sacrificial death and bodily resurrection.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 10:9–10; 1 Peter 2:24.
Heaven
We believe in the eternal joy and fellowship of believers in heaven, where they will experience the fullness of God’s presence, worship Him, and be rewarded for their faithfulness. The Holy Bible describes Heaven as a place of peace, joy, and the absence of suffering or death.
Scripture References: Matthew 25:46; John 14:2–3; Revelation 21:1–4; Philippians 3:20–21.
Hell
We believe in the eternal separation from God for those who reject Jesus Christ. Hell is a place of eternal punishment and suffering, where individuals face the consequences of their rejection of God’s grace and salvation.
Scripture References: Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:14–15; Mark 9:43; Luke 16:19–31.
The Eternal State
We believe that believers, upon death, are immediately with Christ in Heaven until the resurrection of the body at His return, after which they will live eternally with Him in His presence.
We believe that those who reject Christ will spend eternity in separation from God.
Scripture References: Luke 23:43; Philippians 1:23; Revelation 21:1-4; Revelation 20:15; 2 Thessalonians 1:9.