Statement of Faith

Statement of Faith


  • The Divine Inspiration, Authority and Sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures. Psalm 19v7-11; 2 Tim 3v15-17; 1 Peter 1v10-12; 2 Peter 1v20-21
  • The Unity of the Godhead with the distinction of Persons in that Unity namely the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit, to whom equal honour is due. Gen 1v2,26; Deut 6v4; John 1v1-2; 5v17,22-23; 14v25-26; 16v7,27-28; Phil 2v6; Heb 1v1-3,8.
  • That the Son of God truly became man, being begotten of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. Matt 1v20-25; Luke 1v35; John 1v14; Rom 8v3; Gal 4v4; 
  • That His death was a sacrifice to God and a propitiation for the remission of sins.  Rom 4v25; 2 Cor 5v21; Heb 9v24-28; 10v12-14
  • That He was raised from the dead. Matt 28v5-7; 1 Cor 15v20
  • That He ascended to the right hand of God and is now the all-sufficient High Priest of His people. Mark 16v19-20; Luke 24v50-51; Acts 1v9; Eph 4v8-10; Heb 4v14-16; 7v25
  • That He will come again to receive His people unto Himself, and to set up His Kingdom. Isaiah 9v6-7; Dan 2v44-45; 7v13-14; Luke 1v32-33; John 14v3; 1 Thess 4v13-18.
  • That in consequence of the fall of Adam, man became “lost,” and at “enmity against God” : that he is also ”without strength,” to do the will of God. Psalm 53v2-3; Luke 19v10; Rom 3v10; 5v6,12-19; 8v5-8
  • The need of the Holy Spirits Work in regeneration and sanctification. John 3v5-8; 16v8-11; 2 Thess 2v13-14; Titus 3v4-7; 1 Peter 1v2.
  • That the justification of the sinner before God is by faith alone.  Rom 3v21-26; 4v4-5; 5v1; Gal 2v16 
  • That every justified one is also born of God John 1v12-13; James 1v18; 1 Peter 1v23
  • That such new birth results in and is made evident by the holiness of life and good works.  Eph 2v10; 4v24; Titus 3v4-8. 
  • That at death the spirit of man does not cease to exist or become unconscious. Eccles 12v7; Luke 16v19-31; 23v43; 2 Cor 5v6-8 
  • That the dead will be raised either to life or to condemnation; and that the blessedness of the righteous and the punishment of the unrighteous will be alike eternal. Dan 12v2; Acts 17v31; 1 Cor 15v51-57; 2 Cor 5v10; Phil 3v20-21; Rev 16v9-10; Rev 20v11-15. 
  • The customary observance of the ordinance of Believers’ Baptism by immersion on personal confession of faith, and the commemoration of the Lord’s death in the Breaking of Bread on the first day of the week , in so far as circumstances allow. Matt 28v18-20; Luke 22v19-20; Acts 2v 41-42; 8v36-38; 10v47-48; Acts 20v7; 1 Cor 11v23-26
  • The reception at the Lord’s table of all Believers known to be sound in faith and godly life. Rom 15v7; 1 Cor 5v6-8; 10v14-33; 1 Cor 11v17-34
  • The conducting of meetings for worship under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, with opportunity for the exercise in the assembly of all true gifts fro edification, subject to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.  Rom 12v6-8; 1 Cor 12v13-14; 1 Peter 4v10-11

Baptism

·       Christian baptism is an outward sign, that I have placed my trust in Jesus Christ; that my sins have been forgiven; and that He is now my Saviour and my Lord.

·       Scripture informs us that the Ordinance of Believers Baptism is by immersion on personal confession of Faith.

·       It is an outward sign of an inward faith

Why should I be Baptised?

·       Because the Lord himself commands it 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'. -Matt. 28: 19 (NIV)


The Lord's Supper



We will be glad to see you, and give you a warm welcome to worship with us. 

We meet for this hour initially and specifically to worship and remember the Lord Jesus Christ. Before we take the bread and wine in simple obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ as He commanded, “This do in remembrance of Me", we first have a time of open worship. 

During this open time, various men - as they are first led by the Holy Spirit in accordance with God's Word - lead the assembly in worship of the Lord Jesus Christ by reading and/or commenting on Scripture; by giving out a hymn; or by praying. This leading in worship should cause all those meeting, men and women, to focus only on the Lord Jesus Christ - in praise of who He is and in thanksgiving of what He has done. 

At an appropriate time, thanks will be given for the bread and it will be served. Then likewise afterwards the wine.

Before anyone takes the bread and wine, the Scripture says they must examine themselves and be sure they understand the symbolism and significance of the emblems. No one should partake of these symbols of the Lord Jesus Christ's body and blood thoughtlessly, carelessly nor irreverently.

 Only those who have put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone for their salvation should partake. It is also our conviction in the light of scripture, that those who have been born again, by faith in Jesus Christ should desire in obedience to the Lord’s command, partake of Believers Baptism (Matt 28v19).  That if you are amongst us as a regular member and a believer in our assembly, that you are baptised, in love for the Lord (Acts 2v41-42) 

Should you be amongst us as a visitor, but a true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and if you are of “good standing,” in your own fellowship and desire to share the Lord’s Supper with us, please know that our blessings are with you to do so.

 If you do not know the Lord Jesus in this personal way, or if you do not understand the significance of these emblems, please do not feel embarrassed, when we share in the bread and wine, to simply let them pass you by.

 During our time of worship we will give thanks to the Lord with our offering. If you are not prepared, or don't wish to contribute, simply pass the bag on. Following this time, the weekly announcements will be made and the meeting will continue.

 We trust that the Lord Jesus Christ will be exalted and that you will be blessed as a result of your meeting with us.

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