Statement of Faith
1. We Believe in One God
We believe that there is only one God and that He alone created the universe for His praise and glory. We believe that He manifests Himself in three ways: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, which we call the Holy Trinity.
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2. The Deity, Humanity, and Return of Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, who, during His time on earth, was 100% man and 100% God. He was born of the virgin Mary, His atoning sacrifice brings us forgiveness and delivers us from the guilt and condemnation of sin. We believe in His bodily resurrection and ascension. We believe that He is seated at the right hand of the Father and in His majestic and glorious return.
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3. The Authority and Power of Scripture
We affirm the divine inspiration, truthfulness, and authority of the Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, in their entirety, as the only written Word of God, without error in everything it affirms, and the only infallible rule of faith and practice. We also affirm the power of God’s Word to fulfill its purpose of salvation. The message of the Bible is intended for all humanity, for God’s revelation in Christ and Scripture is unchanging. Through it, the Holy Spirit still speaks today, illuminating the minds of God’s people in every culture so that they may perceive its truth in ever-new ways. Thus, He reveals to the Church an increasing portion of the manifold wisdom of God.
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4. The Uniqueness and Universality of Christ
We affirm that there is only one Savior and one gospel, even though there are various ways to carry out evangelization. We acknowledge that all people have some knowledge of God through His general revelation in nature. However, we deny that such knowledge can save, as people suppress the truth through their unrighteousness. We also reject any form of syncretism or dialogue that assumes Christ speaks equally through all religions and ideologies. Jesus Christ, being the only God-man who offered Himself as the sole ransom for sinners, is the only mediator between God and humanity. There is no other name by which we must be saved. All people are perishing because of sin, but God loves all and desires that none should perish, but that all should repent. However, those who reject Christ reject the joy of salvation and condemn themselves to eternal separation from God. Proclaiming Jesus as the "Savior of the world" does not mean that all people will automatically or eventually be saved, nor that all religions offer salvation in Christ. Rather, it is a proclamation of God's love for a world of sinners and an invitation for all to surrender to Him as Savior and Lord through sincere personal repentance and faith. Jesus Christ has been exalted above every name, and we long for the day when every knee will bow and every tongue will confess Him as Lord.
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5. The Holy Spirit and His Work
We believe in the work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of people, enabling Christians to live a holy life. We believe that the Holy Spirit convicts people of sin, death, and God's judgment. We believe in the new birth, a work carried out in the hearts of people by the Holy Spirit, where the old self dies and a new creation is born. We understand that this work is symbolically represented by baptism by immersion, where faith is publicly confessed. The newborn believer is thus received into the family of faith in Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit plays a fundamental role in the growth and sanctification of every Christian, leading them to Christian maturity and conformity to the image of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit fills the life of every Christian, granting a full and fruitful life in Christ. He continues to distribute spiritual gifts today according to His sovereign will, equipping believers with various abilities to glorify God, serve one another in love, and fulfill the Great Commission.
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6. The Universal and Local Church
We believe that the universal Church of Christ is His body on earth, composed of individuals who believe in Christ’s lordship, having been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and convicted of sin, death, and God's judgment. Their goal in life is to imitate Christ and make disciples. We believe that the local church is central and of utmost importance in every Christian’s life. We affirm the importance of all who confess Christ belonging to a local body, being shepherded by pastors and teachers, and living out the "one another" commands—loving, bearing with, forgiving, instructing, and counseling one another. We believe in Baptism and the Lord’s Supper as sacraments of the Church.
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7. The Great Commission
We believe in Jesus’ command in Mark 16:15-16 to preach the gospel and make disciples. We believe in an evangelism that involves both words and actions, promoting love for others and pointing to Christ as the Savior of the world. We recognize our social responsibility as disciples of Jesus Christ in modern society. Therefore, we affirm our vision and mission to help young people have the opportunity to study with us, prepare professionally, and learn about God's Word and a Christian worldview of the world in which we live.
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8. Family and Marriage
We believe that God instituted the family at the beginning of creation, as recorded in Genesis 1:24. A family consists of a man, a woman, and their children. We believe that marriage is sacred and should only be between one man and one woman. The marital relationship should be lived out within the covenant of marriage, uniting both spouses in a holy commitment until death separates them. We recognize monogamous marriage as God’s standard and believe that it should be kept pure for the praise and glory of God.