WHAT WE BELIEVE
Scripture
We believe the Holy Bible is inspired by God and is the product of Spirit-controlled men, and therefore is the absolute truth without any error in its content. We accept literal interpretation and believe the Bible to be relevant for today as the guide for what we believe and how we live.
II Timothy 3:16-17 II Peter 1:19-21
god
We believe there is one living and true God. He is the Creator and supreme Ruler of Heaven and earth in holiness and alone worthy of our worship. In the unity of the Godhead, there are three persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, equal in every divine perfection and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.
Exodus 20:2-3 Revelation 4:11 I Corinthians 8:6 I John 5:7
the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit dwells in all believers, conforming them to the image of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit sanctifies or sets us apart to fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. The Holy Spirit comes within you when you accept Christ into your heart.
I Corinthians 12:13 Romans 8:16-17
salvation
We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly by grace apart from works, through the death and resurrection of the perfect “Lamb of God,” Jesus Christ, Who substituted Himself for us by taking the penalty for our sins. This satisfied the demand of the Holy God, thus justifying the repentant sinner. We furthermore believe that faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the only condition of salvation.
Ephesians 2:8 I John 4:10 Romans 3:24-27 Romans 5:1-9 II Corinthians 5:21
Creation
We accept the Genesis account of creation being six, literal, twenty-four-hour days, and believe that man came by direct creation of God and not by evolution.
Genesis 1-2 John 1:3 Colossians 1:16-17
son of god
We believe that Jesus Christ is the begotten Son of God and miraculously was born of the virgin Mary. He is both fully God and full man. He took upon Himself our nature, yet without sin, and by His death and resurrection made a full and substitutionary atonement four our sins. Jesus is the only way to Heaven and the only mediator between God and man. Isaiah 7:14 Luke 1:27 John 1:14
sin
We believe that man was created in innocence under the law of God, but by the voluntary transgression of Adam and Eve, they became sinners, consequently making all mankind sinners. Therefore, every man and woman born today is a depraved being and will therefore be accountable for the wages of his sin, which is death and Hell.
Genesis 3:1-6 Romans 3:23 Romans 5:12 Romans 5:19
eternal security
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and eternal power of God that gives this security.
Hebrews 5:9 John 10:27-29 Jude 24 Romans 8:38-39
The Gospel
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the most significant relationship we can have. To know Christ and to make Him known is the heartbeat of C.V.B.C. Below are some verses that outline the way of salvation. I trust this will be of help to you.
1
realize God
loves you
John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
3
There is a
price to pay
Romans 6:23a, “For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
5
salvation is
a Gift
Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."
2
We have
all sinned
Romans 3:23, “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
4
Jesus died
in our place
Romans 5:8, "But God commendeth His love toward us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us!”
6
Personally accept
christ as saviour
Romans 10:9-10, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."