Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
Bible
We believe the Bible is the written Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit to be without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is the revelation of God's truth and is authoritative to be the only rule of faith and life.
Trinity
We believe in the Trinity. There is one God, who exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
Mankind
We believe all people are created by God and in his image. In their sin, they rebel against God and are alienated from him. This alienation results in God's just displeasure and can only be remedied by God's merciful intervention.
Salvation
We believe salvation is the work of God, as he chooses to show saving mercy to some that leads them to faith in Jesus. His choice is based only on God's grace and not on any person's individual merit or foreseen faith. We believe God voluntarily establishes a relationship with his creatures through a covenant. God shows favor not just to individuals, but also to families of those who put their trust in him. Those who are saved have a holy fellowship and communion with God and each other.
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Chris is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man. Through his perfect life and sacrificial death, he reconciled the relationship between God and all who trust his work on their behalf.
Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit enables people to understand the things of God, renews their wills, and draws them to Christ so they profess faith. The Spirit then indwells God's people, giving them the desire and ability to serve the Lord.
Resurrection
We believe Jesus rose from the dead and will return bodily and visibly to judge the living and the dead. Those who trust in Christ will be raised to eternal life, and those who by their unbelief remain alienated from God will be raised to everlasting judgment.
Purpose
We believe all aspects of life are to be lived to the glory of God through faith in and obedience to Jesus Christ.