WHAT WE BELIEVE

THE NATURE OF GOD

We believe in the only true and living God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; who is holy love, eternal, unchangeable in being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

THE BIBLE

God inspired persons of the covenant community to write the scriptures.  In and through the scriptures God speaks about creation, sin, judgment, salvation, the church and the growth of believers. The scriptures are the infallible rule of faith and practice, the authoritative guide for Christian living.

THE CHURCH

There is one, holy, universal, apostolic church. She is the body of Christ, who is her Head and Lord.

HUMAN BEINGS

We believe human beings are created in the image of God, but through the sin of Adam and Eve, everyone is born into sin. We are completely unable to become righteous on our own and are spiritually dead until the Holy Spirit gives spiritual life through Jesus Christ at salvation. (Ephesians 2:4-9; John 14:6)

SALVATION

Man by his fall made himself incapable of living under the law, the Lord was pleased to make the covenant of grace: wherein He freely offers sinners life and salvation by Jesus Christ, requiring of them repentance and faith in Him, that they may be saved.

SACRAMENTS

Sacraments are signs and testimonies of God's covenant of grace. Circumcision and passover are the sacraments of the Old Testament; baptism and the Lord's Supper are the sacraments of the New Testament. They are given by God and through his presence, word, and will are made effective.

MARRIAGE

Marriage is between a man and a woman for the mutual benefit of each, their children, and society. While marriage is subject to the appropriate civil law, it is primarily a covenant relationship under God. As such, it symbolizes the relationship of Jesus Christ and the church, and is that human relationship in which love and trust are best known.

To read our full Confession of Faith follow this link: https://www.cumberland.org/gao/confession/confess.htm