What All Christians Believe
We believe what all Christians everywhere and throughout history have believed. These beliefs are of primary importance and necessary to become a member of our church.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is inspired by God, without error in its original languages, and authoritative. Nothing should be added to or taken away from it. It is a complete revelation of what God wants us to know and contains everything necessary for salvation. The Bible teaches what we are to believe concerning God and what God requires of us.
The Gospel
The Bible announces good news – the Gospel. Though all are sinners in the sight of God and justly deserve his displeasure, there is a way to be reconciled to God. The Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became a man, lived a perfect life, died on a cross to pay the penalty for sin, and resurrected from the dead – defeating sin and death. All who receive and rest upon him alone will be saved from their sins and have eternal life.
Ecumenical Creeds
There are multiple ecumenical creeds that have been confessed by the universal church since the time of the apostles. Some examples include the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, and the Athanasian Creed. One of the oldest summaries of the Christian faith is the Apostles’ Creed:
We believe the Bible is inspired by God, without error in its original languages, and authoritative. Nothing should be added to or taken away from it. It is a complete revelation of what God wants us to know and contains everything necessary for salvation. The Bible teaches what we are to believe concerning God and what God requires of us.
The Gospel
The Bible announces good news – the Gospel. Though all are sinners in the sight of God and justly deserve his displeasure, there is a way to be reconciled to God. The Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became a man, lived a perfect life, died on a cross to pay the penalty for sin, and resurrected from the dead – defeating sin and death. All who receive and rest upon him alone will be saved from their sins and have eternal life.
Ecumenical Creeds
There are multiple ecumenical creeds that have been confessed by the universal church since the time of the apostles. Some examples include the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, and the Athanasian Creed. One of the oldest summaries of the Christian faith is the Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body
and the life everlasting. Amen.
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body
and the life everlasting. Amen.
What Our Leadership Believes
Some of our beliefs distinguish us from other Christian traditions. While these are important issues, they are of secondary importance. Members of our church do not need to affirm Reformed theology or the Presbyterian form of government to join. But these tenets will be taught from the pulpit and are affirmed by all our ruling elders and pastors.
We are Reformed
We believe the best summary of the system of doctrine taught in the Bible can be found in the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Westminster Larger Catechism and the Westminster Shorter Catechism. One of the doctrines of the Reformed Faith is God’s Sovereignty, that he has foreordained everything that happens for his own purposes and glory. We also believe in a Covenantal relationship between God and the Church, which means that, in addition to baptizing those who profess faith in Christ, we baptize infants born to believers.
We are Presbyterian
Our church belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We are committed to the form of government and discipline found in the PCA’s Book of Church Order. Broadly speaking, to be Presbyterian simply means we are elder led. The congregation elects elders and pastors who will lead them. Our church and pastors belong to a regional body of churches and pastors called the Northern California Presbytery, which is part of the PCA’s national body, the General Assembly.
We believe the best summary of the system of doctrine taught in the Bible can be found in the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Westminster Larger Catechism and the Westminster Shorter Catechism. One of the doctrines of the Reformed Faith is God’s Sovereignty, that he has foreordained everything that happens for his own purposes and glory. We also believe in a Covenantal relationship between God and the Church, which means that, in addition to baptizing those who profess faith in Christ, we baptize infants born to believers.
We are Presbyterian
Our church belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We are committed to the form of government and discipline found in the PCA’s Book of Church Order. Broadly speaking, to be Presbyterian simply means we are elder led. The congregation elects elders and pastors who will lead them. Our church and pastors belong to a regional body of churches and pastors called the Northern California Presbytery, which is part of the PCA’s national body, the General Assembly.
What All Christians Believe
We believe what all Christians everywhere and throughout history have believed. These beliefs are of primary importance and necessary to become a member of our church.
We believe what all Christians everywhere and throughout history have believed. These beliefs are of primary importance and necessary to become a member of our church.
The Bible
We believe the Bible is inspired by God, without error in its original languages, and authoritative. Nothing should be added to or taken away from it. It is a complete revelation of what God wants us to know and contains everything necessary for salvation. The Bible teaches what we are to believe concerning God and what God requires of us.
The Gospel
The Bible announces good news – the Gospel. Though all are sinners in the sight of God and justly deserve his displeasure, there is a way to be reconciled to God. The Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became a man, lived a perfect life, died on a cross to pay the penalty for sin, and resurrected from the dead – defeating sin and death. All who receive and rest upon him alone will be saved from their sins and have eternal life.
Ecumenical Creeds
There are multiple ecumenical creeds that have been confessed by the universal church since the time of the apostles. Some examples include the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, and the Athanasian Creed. One of the oldest summaries of the Christian faith is the Apostles’ Creed:
We believe the Bible is inspired by God, without error in its original languages, and authoritative. Nothing should be added to or taken away from it. It is a complete revelation of what God wants us to know and contains everything necessary for salvation. The Bible teaches what we are to believe concerning God and what God requires of us.
The Gospel
The Bible announces good news – the Gospel. Though all are sinners in the sight of God and justly deserve his displeasure, there is a way to be reconciled to God. The Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became a man, lived a perfect life, died on a cross to pay the penalty for sin, and resurrected from the dead – defeating sin and death. All who receive and rest upon him alone will be saved from their sins and have eternal life.
Ecumenical Creeds
There are multiple ecumenical creeds that have been confessed by the universal church since the time of the apostles. Some examples include the Nicene Creed, the Definition of Chalcedon, and the Athanasian Creed. One of the oldest summaries of the Christian faith is the Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body
and the life everlasting. Amen.
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body
and the life everlasting. Amen.
What Our Leadership Believes
Some of our beliefs distinguish us from other Christian traditions. While these are important issues, they are of secondary importance. Members of our church do not need to affirm Reformed theology or the Presbyterian form of government to join. But these tenets will be taught from the pulpit and are affirmed by all our ruling elders and pastors.
Some of our beliefs distinguish us from other Christian traditions. While these are important issues, they are of secondary importance. Members of our church do not need to affirm Reformed theology or the Presbyterian form of government to join. But these tenets will be taught from the pulpit and are affirmed by all our ruling elders and pastors.
We are Reformed
We believe the best summary of the system of doctrine taught in the Bible can be found in the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Westminster Larger Catechism and the Westminster Shorter Catechism. One of the doctrines of the Reformed Faith is God’s Sovereignty, that he has foreordained everything that happens for his own purposes and glory. We also believe in a Covenantal relationship between God and the Church, which means that, in addition to baptizing those who profess faith in Christ, we baptize infants born to believers.
We are Presbyterian
Our church belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We are committed to the form of government and discipline found in the PCA’s Book of Church Order. Broadly speaking, to be Presbyterian simply means we are elder led. The congregation elects elders and pastors who will lead them. Our church and pastors belong to a regional body of churches and pastors called the Northern California Presbytery, which is part of the PCA’s national body, the General Assembly.
We believe the best summary of the system of doctrine taught in the Bible can be found in the Westminster Confession of Faith, along with the Westminster Larger Catechism and the Westminster Shorter Catechism. One of the doctrines of the Reformed Faith is God’s Sovereignty, that he has foreordained everything that happens for his own purposes and glory. We also believe in a Covenantal relationship between God and the Church, which means that, in addition to baptizing those who profess faith in Christ, we baptize infants born to believers.
We are Presbyterian
Our church belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). We are committed to the form of government and discipline found in the PCA’s Book of Church Order. Broadly speaking, to be Presbyterian simply means we are elder led. The congregation elects elders and pastors who will lead them. Our church and pastors belong to a regional body of churches and pastors called the Northern California Presbytery, which is part of the PCA’s national body, the General Assembly.