The Oneness of God
At our core, we believe in the absolute, indivisible oneness of God. Our faith is anchored in the ancient truth of the Shema: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one" (Deuteronomy 6:4). We believe that God is not a plurality of persons, but one singular Spirit who has revealed Himself to humanity in various ways throughout history.
The Nature of God
We believe there is only one living and true God—an infinite, intelligent Spirit, the Creator and Sustainer of all things. He is eternal, immortal, and invisible. While the human mind cannot fully fathom His majesty, He has made Himself known to us through His Word and His manifestation in the flesh.
The Manifestations of the One God
We recognize that the one God has revealed Himself to humanity in three primary manifestations, yet remains one in essence:
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As the Father: The Creator of all things and the source of life.
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As the Son: God manifested in the flesh for the purpose of our redemption.
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As the Holy Spirit: God’s active presence and power dwelling within the believer.
Colossians 2:9 > "For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily."
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the one true God manifested in the flesh. He is fully God and fully man—the "mighty God" and "everlasting Father" spoken of by the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 9:6).
In the person of Jesus, the eternal Spirit of God was united with perfect humanity. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, and rose again in victory. We believe that the name of Jesus is the highest name given to humanity, representing the full authority and character of the one true God.
The Application of Oneness
Because we believe in the singular identity of God in Christ, we adhere to the biblical pattern of baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, as practiced by the Apostles in the New Testament (Acts 2:38, 8:16, 10:48, 19:5). This act signifies our identification with His death, burial, and resurrection, and our total reliance on His name for salvation.