Scriptural Basis of our faith:
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, inerrant, infallible Word of God in it’s original manuscripts. It is our supreme authority in all matters of doctrine and practice. We affirm the Canons of Dordt, the Belgic Confession and the Heidelberg Catechism. The RCEA receives and professes the Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, and Athanasius Creed
God:
We believe that there is one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:27, John 1:3).
Jesus Christ:
We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, shed His blood, and died in our place on the cross of Calvary, the perfect sacrifice for the sins of mankind, was buried, arose bodily from the grave and ascended into Heaven. He is the one and only Savior of humanity. Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man comes to the Father, but through me” (John 14:6; Acts 4:12)
Holy Spirit:
We believe the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Christ, to call people to repentance, to convict people of their sin and lead them into the way of righteousness, to regenerate the believer, indwell, intercede, guide, instruct and empower the believer for Godly living and service.
Sin:
We believe mankind was created in the image of God but fell into sin, bringing physical and spiritual death. Now all of mankind exists as a fallen race, with inherited sinful nature (Romans 3:23)
Salvation:
We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ on the cross and His resurrection provide the only basis for justification and salvation for all who believe. Salvation is a gift received by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Church:
We believe the Church is composed of sinners who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit. We also believe Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church and that every local church has the right, under Christ guidance by the Holy Spirit, to decide and govern its own affairs.