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 The Ancient Creeds

The Ancient Creeds of the Apostles and Nicene Creeds have served as a the standard for what it means to be a Christian. Written in the 300s, the creeds have stood the test of time. We celebrate the beliefs confessed in the ancient creeds.

The Apostles Creed

We believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth;

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, visible and invisible.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only-begotten Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father [and the Son],
who with the Father and the Son
is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Statement of Common Beliefs

In addition to the ancient creeds, we also hold the following beliefs in common. If you would like to learn more about what we believe, please reach out to one of the pastors.

The Bible

We believe the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired word of God that were written by men as they were guided by the Spirit. Holy Scripture is the final authority in all matters of faith and life. 

God

We believe there is one God who exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are co-equal in power and glory, having the same attributes and perfections. (Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died for our sins and rose bodily from the grave. He ascended into heaven where he rules, reigns, and intercedes for us as our High Priest and Advocate. 

The Holy Spirit

We believe in the Holy Spirit who was sent by the Father and the Son to make people conscious of sin and righteousness, to bring people new life in Christ, to lead them in holy lives, to comfort them, and to bestow upon each believer gifts for service.

Creation

We believe that in the beginning, God created the world out of nothing and that he made it good. He continues to sustain what he has made, fulfill his purposes for the world, and show forth his glory through creation. 

Humanity

We believe that men and women are equal and were created in the image of God to have relationship with Him and glorify Him. As image-bearers, each person is created with dignity, value, purpose, and meaning. 

Sin

We believe that men and women are sinners by nature and by choice and that this sin separates us from life with God. Furthermore, every part of the good world God has made has been broken, fractured and marred because of sin. 

Gospel

We believe that the Gospel is the good news that life with God is made available to us through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ and given to us freely by grace. 

Church

We believe that the local church is the primary means for the spread of the gospel and for building up of the body of Christ. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are sacraments given to the church as means of grace. 

Christian Holiness and Social Concern

We believe that Christ calls those who follow him to walk in his ways and to care about the physical and spiritual needs of those around them. 

The Restoration

We believe in the personal, visible coming of Christ to judge the living and the dead and to fully and finally restore this broken world.