What we teach

The sole basis of our belief is the Bible, comprising the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments. The Bible was given through the inspiration of God, who used men to pen His words. Therefore, the Bible is the final authority in matters of faith and practice for the believer in Jesus Christ and for His Church.

There is only one true, holy and just God, externally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He is all powerful, all knowing and has set in place a plan to save those who trust in His Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He came to earth, became flesh and was completely God and man. Jesus died upon a cross to bring salvation and forgiveness of sins to those who choose to follow Him. He arose from the grave and is alive and working in His kingdom, the Church. Jesus will come to earth again to bring judgement.

The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father following Jesus' return to Heaven. The Holy Spirit is here to convict men and women's hearts of sin and to provide guidance, assurance, comfort and wisdom to those who believe. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self control are outward signs of the presence of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5)

The central purpose of God's revelation through Scripture is to call people into fellowship with Himself. This is made possible through the death of Jesus, and His being raised again to life. The free gift of salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. God's Word gives the following instruction to those accepting Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord:

• Acknowledge you are a sinner and in need of a Saviour.
  • (Romans 3:23, Act 2:37-38, Ephesians 2:1-3)
• Believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the only way for salvation.
  • (1 Peter 3:18, Colossians 1:19-20, Ephesians 2:4-9, Mark 16:16)
• Confess that Jesus is Lord and that God raised him from the dead.
  • (Matthew 10:32, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9-10)
• Turn from your sin and embrace God's way for your life.
  • (Luke 3:8, Acts 2:38, 3:19, Romans 6:1-2, 2 Corinthians 7:10)
• Be baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  • (Romans 6:3-10, Colossians 2:11-12, Acts 2:38, 22:16)

All those who continue to live by faith under the Lordship of Jesus Christ can be assured of their Salvation and the promise of eternal life with God.