1. God

We believe in one sovereign God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully God and united in essence. God is holy, just, all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things and works all things according to the counsel of His will for His glory and the good of His people.

📖 Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Romans 8:28

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Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 24 and Q&A25

• Belgic Confession Articles 1 (The One Only God) and 2 (How We Know Him)

• Belgic Confession Articles 8–11 (The Trinity and the Distinction of Persons)

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2. Scripture

We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God, written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the final standard for faith and life, revealing all that we need to know for salvation and godliness.

📖 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Matthew 5:18; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Hebrews 4:12

 

Confessional References:

• Belgic Confession Articles 3 (The Written Word), 4 (The Canonical Books), 5 (Authority), 6 (Apocrypha) and 7 (Sufficiency and Final Authority)

 

3. Humanity and Sin

We believe that God created humanity in His image, upright and good, to know and glorify Him. However, through Adam’s disobedience, sin entered the world, and all humanity fell into a state of total depravity—unable to seek God or do any spiritual good apart from grace.

📖 Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 3; Romans 5:12; Romans 3:10–12; Ephesians 2:1–3

 

Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 6–8 (Creation and Fall)

• Belgic Confession Articles 14 (Creation and Fall of Man) and 15 (Original Sin)

• Canons of Dort III/IV, Articles 1–3 (Total Inability)

 

4. Jesus Christ

We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who became truly human while remaining truly God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, suffered, died on the cross for the atonement of sin, rose bodily from the dead, and ascended into heaven. He is the only mediator between God and man.
 

📖 John 1:1, 14; Colossians 2:9; Isaiah 53:5; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 9:26

 

Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 16–19, 29–31 (Christ as Mediator and Savior)

• Belgic Confession Articles 18 (The Incarnation) –21 (The Incarnation, Satisfaction of Christ)

• Canons of Dort II, Articles 1–4 (The Death of Christ and Its Merits)

 

5. Salvation by Grace

We believe that salvation is entirely the result of God's grace. Because of human depravity, no one can turn to God unless drawn by His Spirit. God sovereignly elects His people, Christ atones only for the elect, the Spirit irresistibly draws them, and all whom God saves will persevere.
 

📖 Ephesians 2:8–9; John 6:44; Romans 8:29–30; John 10:14–15; Philippians 1:6

 

Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 20–23, 60–61 (Justification by Faith, Grace Alone)

• Belgic Confession Articles 22 (Faith in Jesus), 23 (Justification) and 24 (Sanctification)

• Canons of Dort, All Five Heads of Doctrine, especially I (Divine Election), II (Christ’s Atonement), and III/IV (Regeneration and Conversion)

 

6. The Holy Spirit

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates sinners, dwells in believers, and sanctifies them. The Spirit produces spiritual fruit, grants assurance, equips the Church with gifts, and sustains believers in their Christian life.

📖 John 3:5–6; John 16:8; Romans 8:9–16; Galatians 5:22–23; 1 Corinthians 12:4–7

 

Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 53 (The Holy Spirit), 65 (Faith and the Spirit)

• Belgic Confession Articles 11 (Deity of the Spirit), 27 (The Holy Catholic Church)

• Canons of Dort III/IV, Articles 10–12 (Effectual Call and Regeneration)

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7. The Church

We believe that the Church is the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic body of Christ, composed of all true believers. It is called to preach the Word, administer the sacraments, practice discipline, and pursue worship, discipleship, and mission. Christ is the head of the Church.
 

📖 Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; Ephesians 4:11–16

 

Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 54–55 (Communion of Saints)

• Belgic Confession Articles 27–32 (Nature and Government of the Church)

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8. The Sacraments

We believe that Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the only two sacraments instituted by Christ. Baptism is a sign and seal of inclusion in God's covenant. The Lord’s Supper is a spiritual communion with Christ, affirming His atoning work and nourishing faith.
 

📖 Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26; Romans 6:3–4

 

Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 66–82 (Sacraments, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper)

• Belgic Confession Articles 33–35 (Sacraments Defined, Baptism, Lord’s Supper)

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9. The Christian Life and Mission

We believe that Christians are called to live lives of gratitude and obedience, empowered by grace. We are to reflect Christ’s character in all areas of life—personal, social, and cultural—through acts of love, justice, mercy, and stewardship.

📖 Micah 6:8; Colossians 3:17; Matthew 5:16; Romans 12:1–2

 

Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 86–115 (Gratitude, Good Works, Ten Commandments, Prayer)

• Belgic Confession Article 24 (Sanctification by Faith)

 

10. The Return of Christ and the New Creation

We believe that Christ will return in glory to judge the living and the dead, raise the dead bodily, and renew all creation. We affirm the amillennial view, in which Christ presently reigns spiritually and will consummate His kingdom in the new heaven and new earth.
 

📖 1 Corinthians 15:51–52; Revelation 20:1–6; Revelation 21:1–5; 2 Peter 3:10–13

 

Confessional References:

• Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 52, 57–58 (Judgment, Resurrection, Eternal Life)

• Belgic Confession Article 37 (Last Judgment)

 

Our Foundations

We affirm the following historical and Reformed confessions as faithful summaries of biblical teaching:

• Ecumenical Creeds: Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, Athanasian Creed

• Three Forms of Unity: Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort