WHAT WE BELIEVE
"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us."
- A.W. Tozer
OUR VISION
Love God. Love People. Follow Jesus
OUR MISSION
at redeemer’s church: we teach the bible, we apply the bible, and we give grace.
OUR CORE VALUES
TRUTH
We firmly believe the Bible is far more than simply a source of truth, it is Truth itself. Truth, in pursuit of humankind, became man, who walked among us, and taught us principles upon which we could build our lives. The Bible is not just a collection of teachings for the times in which it was written; it is relevant today, guiding us through the social and relational issues we face every day. The message of Truth is eternal, it has not changed, it needs nothing added to it, and it withstands the test of time. (Psalm 119:160; John 8:31-32; John 14:6; 2 Tim. 3:16)
COMMUNITY
God, rich in grace and mercy, has woven us into a family. We find acceptance and belonging within the embrace of community. We will find that we have something to offer back. We learn to lean on others when we are weak. We learn to care when another’s strength wanes. We learn to weep with the broken-hearted and to celebrate others’ victories. In community we practice the art and discipline of servanthood, placing a higher value on the lives of others than upon our own. We say “Together is Better”. (Psalm 133:1-3; Romans 12:4-5; Matt. 18:20)
WORSHIP
One of the greatest gifts humankind has ever experienced is the access to worship the living God. Our worship is more than singing songs and hymns or giving of tithes and offerings. We believe worship is a life that is lived in obedience, service, and devotion to God. (John 4:24; Psalm 105:1; Romans 12:1)
MISSIONAL LIVING
We believe there is a mission in the midst of the madness; that we are called to be salt, a seasoning that influences our surroundings. We are to reflect God’s light into a culture that is in the darkness. We are to bind the wounds of the broken-hearted, to feed the hungry, and to clothe the naked. (Mark 16:15; Isaiah 6:8; John 20:21)
GENEROSITY
We believe generosity is a joyful response to God’s abundant grace toward us. Everything we have is a gift from Him, and we are called to steward those gifts with open hands. Through generosity, we reflect the heart of Christ—meeting needs, caring for the vulnerable, and investing in the work of God’s kingdom. Our generosity extends beyond finances to include our time, talents, and compassion, as we seek to love others as Christ has loved us. (2 Corinthians 9:6–7; Acts 20:35; Proverbs 11:24–25)
OUR BELIEFS
God
There is one eternally existing God who has three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the Creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Revelation
God has revealed himself to us through His Son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
The Fall
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, and fractured all of creation ever since that time.
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised Him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
The Church
The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Resurrection
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.