Basic Biblical Truths
For an expression of our beliefs and aims, see our:
- Statement of Belief and
- Vision Statement.
On this page you can view an introduction to some of the more important biblical truths:
- Salvation
- Baptism
- Church
- Bible
- Prayer
- Spiritual Gifts
- Relationships
The Way of Salvation
You may wonder why we need to be saved. The bible says it is because we have ignored God's directions for our lives. We are reaping the consequences in our world today and the consequences for a future life are truly bleak.
If you are satisfied with your life as it is, then there is little God offers that will appeal to you. In just the same way that nobody enjoys visiting hospital when they feel really well.
If, however, you're desperate to reform your life but don't know how, then God has an answer that will "blow you away".
Baptism
Once you become a Christian, you need to be baptised. By so doing, you are telling anyone who cares to hear that your life has been changed and you are now, in effect, under new management.
Baptism isn't optional for a Christian. It is clearly taught as a command in God's Word, so if you are determined to honour God by obeying him, then you need to be baptised.
Before we baptise anyone, we ensure they are fully aware of the significance of the act.
My Church
Just as a newborn baby needs a loving home and family, so every Christian needs a spiritual home and a spritual family where they know they belong amongst people they love and who love them.
The church that Jesus Christ builds is a place of comfort, growth, security, and much more beside. Find a church where you feel at home and where you know you will grow spritually and then be sure you do your part to keep the church the way Jesus want it to be.
Bible
Why read the Bible?
God says that His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9), so it helps that He has explained His ways and thoughts clearly for us in the bible.
Left to our own devices we easily stray from God’s ways and have often done so throughout history. Consequently, we are well advised to read the bible regularly (preferably daily) to keep us on track.
Prayer
Why Pray?
Communication with God is not one way. Each of us individually or in groups can encounter God and have a conversation with Him by means of prayer.
As with any relationship, our friendship with God thrives when we talk to Him frequently and share our thoughts, hopes and concerns, along with thanks, appreciation of Him and wonder of who He is.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
God has not left His people to fend for themselves but, by His grace, has made abundant provision.
Part of that provision is Spiritual Gifts that are given to the church, through individual members of the church.
Some are valuable for encouraging God's people, some for guidance, some for welfare, some for safety and others for building people's faith, but in all cases, they are give for the benefit of everyone.
Relationships
In today's society, lasting, meaningful relationships seem to be so elusive. Everyone is searching for the perfect partner but too often it ends in tears and heartache.The government has given up on the Child Support Agency (CSA), which was introduced to ensure absent parents discharged their responsibilities toward their own children. How much better if the Agency had folded, not because it had failed but because broken relationships were no longer a problem.
All the heartache and hurt could be a thing of the past if only we followed God's formula for right relationships and sexuality.