We believe that the first man and woman were created in God’s image, endowing all humans with immense value in His sight. However, when they sinned, they introduced both physical and spiritual death to humanity. Consequently, all people are born with a sinful nature, separated from God, living in darkness, and committing sinful acts. They are in need of reconciliation with God. The only exception is Jesus Christ, the perfect Son of God, who lived a sinless life in loving obedience to His Father. He paid the ultimate price by dying on the cross to atone for the sins of all mankind, reconciling to God all who believe in Him.

This act of God’s grace restores men and women, created in His image, from spiritual death to spiritual life, bringing them into the light. Through Jesus Christ, we are not only restored to a right relationship as sons and daughters of God but also empowered to participate in building His kingdom on earth. We receive eternal life through Him, which begins as we fulfill God’s purpose in our lives today. (Genesis 1:26; 2:17; 3; 6:5; Psalm 14:1-3; 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9; John 3:6, 16; 5:40; 6:35; Romans 3:10-19, 23-26; 8:6-7; Ephesians 2:1-3; 1 John 3:8)

As followers of Christ, we believe our calling is to walk worthy of the Gospel, which entails living a holy life. Despite our desire for holiness, we recognize a tension: we face opposition from the devil, our own sinful nature, and a worldly culture that tempts us away from our calling. We acknowledge that achieving sinless perfection in this life is impossible, and as Christians, we continue to experience sin and suffering. However, through God’s grace, He has provided us with the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, empowering us to live abundantly and honor Him.

By resisting the devil and our fleshly desires, and by yielding to the Holy Spirit, we receive the power to walk in obedience to Christ amidst opposition and temptations (Romans 6:11-13; 8:1-17; 12:1-2; Galatians 5:16-23; Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 2:1-10; 3:1-10; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 1:14-16; 1 John 1:4-7; 3:5-9).

Additionally, we affirm that Satan is a created angel who rebelled against God, leading to his judgment. He deceived humanity into sinning, but through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Satan has been decisively defeated (Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Matthew 25:41; Revelation 12:1-14; Genesis 3:1-5; Romans 16:20).

We believe that the Church, both globally and locally, has a vital role in bearing witness to God’s love for the world through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each local church should dynamically adapt its ministry, worship, and teaching to effectively reach its particular culture, while steadfastly adhering to Biblical truths.

We also uphold the practice of the ordinances of baptism and communion within the Church as consistent acts of worship, celebrating the work of Christ and anticipating His return. Regular gathering for prayer, fellowship, and teaching is emphasized by Christ to nurture these practices of worship (Luke 22:19-20; Acts 10:47-48; 16:32-33; 18:7-8; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Ephesians 1:4-14, 18-23; 4:3-10; Hebrews 10:24-25).