Section Two
Belief
The Bible
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The Bible tells the story of God’s relationship with humanity and has shaped the faith and lives of people throughout history. Written by human authors yet understood as divinely inspired, Scripture reveals God’s character, His work in the world, and His invitation for people to trust and follow Him.
Redemption (New Creation)
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God’s work restores what sin has broken, bringing humanity back into relationship with Him through Jesus’ death and resurrection. New life is both a gift we receive and a lifelong process of becoming more like Christ as God continues to shape and renew us.
Sin and Evil
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Sin and evil reveal how humanity’s rejection of God brings disorder and destruction into a world created for good. Idolatry, sin, injustice, and the demonic distort our lives and relationships, but God does not leave us in despair. Through His grace, He offers the hope of making all things right and new.
Grace and Repentance
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Turning toward God begins with repentance, trusting in His grace rather than our own efforts to earn forgiveness. God’s love remains constant even in our failures, inviting us to confess, receive His grace, and begin again. Through continual repentance and renewed habits, we are gradually transformed and welcomed back into relationship with Him.
Faith
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Even when God seems hidden or silent, He invites us to trust Him without abandoning reason or understanding. Through Jesus Christ, we come to know God and are transformed as trust grows into love, obedience, and a deeper relationship with Him.
Obedience
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God’s grace does not remove the call to obedience but transforms the way we respond to His commands. Through Christ, the law is fulfilled and renewed, calling believers beyond simply avoiding sin toward lives shaped by love, sacrifice, generosity, truth, and trust. Though obedience requires continual struggle and surrender, it ultimately leads us toward the freedom and wholeness God intended for us.