God

We believe there is only one true God, the Creator of heaven and earth, who revealed Himself to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and who spoke through the prophets. He is the loving Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and the source of eternal salvation for everyone who seeks to do His will.
(Exod. 3:6,15; 6:3; Isa. 45:5–7, 18, 22; Mark 12:29–32; 1 Cor. 8:6.)

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus of Nazareth is the Son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, fully sharing our mortal human nature while remaining completely without sin. He is both Son of God and Son of Man.
(Luke 1:26–35; Matt. 1:18–25; Rom. 1:3; Heb. 2:14–17; Gal. 4:4.)

The Mission of Jesus

We believe Jesus came to save us from our sins. Through his willing sacrifice—shedding his blood on the cross—he demonstrated God’s righteousness, opening the way for our forgiveness and reconciliation with God. We affirm that salvation is entirely a gift of God’s grace, received by faith alone and not by our works, so that no-one can boast. Nevertheless, a living faith naturally produces obedience and good works as its fruit. His name is the only name by which we can be saved.
(Matt. 1:21; John 1:29; Rom. 3:21–28; Eph. 2:8–9; 1 Pet. 2:24; Acts 4:12; James 2:17.)

The Gospel

We believe the gospel is the good news about the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, as revealed in the writings of the prophets and in the teachings of Jesus and his apostles.
(Mark 1:14–15; Acts 8:12; 28:30–31; Rom. 1:1–4.)

The Kingdom of God

We believe Jesus is Lord and Christ now, and that his Kingdom is already alive and active among those who submit to his reign. However, the Kingdom is not yet fully realised on earth. In fulfilment of God’s promises to Abraham and David, Jesus will return to restore and expand the Kingdom, ruling from Jerusalem and bringing peace, justice, and the knowledge of God to all nations. Ultimately, sin and death will be destroyed, and the earth will be filled with God’s glory.
(2 Sam. 7:12–16; Luke 1:32–33; Dan. 2:44; 7:13–14, 27; Matt. 6:10; Acts 1:6–11; 3:20–21; Col. 1:13; Rom. 14:17.)

Christ’s Return and Resurrection

We believe that, at the close of the present age, Jesus Christ will personally return to the earth, raise the dead, judge those accountable to his revealed will, and bestow eternal life on the faithful. He will rule over Israel and all nations, as promised to Abraham.
(Dan. 2:44; 7:13–14; Luke 21:24–27; 2 Tim. 4:1; 1 Cor. 15:22–28; Rom. 2:6–7.)

The Millennial Reign

We believe Jesus Christ’s Kingdom will continue for a thousand years, during which sin and death will be subdued. At the end of this period, death itself will be destroyed, and Jesus Christ will hand the Kingdom back to his Father so that God may be “all in all.”
(Rev. 20:4–6; 1 Cor. 15:24–28.)

Hope for All Nations

We believe the hope of Israel—centred in Jesus Christ and his coming Kingdom—has now been extended to people of every nation. Through Jesus Christ, anyone can be adopted into this hope and share in the promises made to Abraham.
(Rom. 9:4; 15:8–9; Gal. 3:7–9, 26–29; Eph. 2:11–13.)

Conditions for Salvation

We believe salvation is granted to those who believe the gospel (“the things concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ”), are baptised (immersed in water) into the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and continue in faithful obedience to Jesus’ commandments.
(Mark 16:15–16; Acts 2:38; 8:12; John 3:5; Matt. 28:19–20; Rom. 6:3–5; 2 Cor. 5:17.)

God’s Mercy in Jesus Christ

We believe God, in His great love, offers us forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus, who bore our sins while himself remaining without sin. In dying for us, Jesus demonstrated God’s righteousness and compassion, reconciling us to the Father.
(John 3:16; 2 Cor. 5:18–21; 1 Pet. 3:18.)

Jesus Christ’s Exaltation

We believe Jesus was raised from the dead on the third day and exalted to God’s right hand, where he now serves as our high priest, mediator, and advocate for all who come to God through him.
(Acts 2:24; 10:40; 1 Cor. 15:3–4; Eph. 1:20–23; Heb. 4:14–16; 1 John 2:1.)

Jesus Christ’s Future Reign

We believe Jesus will appear again at God’s appointed time, in power and glory, to judge the living and the dead. He will overthrow all human governments, establish a new order on earth, and fill the world with the knowledge of God.
(Acts 3:20–21; 17:31; 2 Tim. 4:1; Dan. 2:44; Isa. 11:9.)

Judgment and Reward

We believe that those who have known God’s will - faithful or unfaithful - along with the living who are accountable, will stand before Jesus Christ to be judged. The unfaithful will suffer destruction, while the faithful will receive the gift of eternal life.
(Dan. 12:2; John 5:28–29; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 2:6–10; Gal. 6:7–8.)

Inheritors of the Kingdom

We believe those found righteous will share in Jesus Christ’s royal glory and serve as priests and co-rulers in his Kingdom for a thousand years, receiving immortality.
(Rev. 2:26–27; 5:9–10; 1 Cor. 15:51–54; 1 Thess. 4:16–17; Rev. 20:4–6.)

Final Consummation

We believe that, at the end of the thousand years, God will hold a final judgment of all who have lived during the millennial age. The unworthy will die, and the worthy will be made immortal. Then Jesus Christ will surrender the Kingdom to his Father, and God will be “all in all.”
(Rev. 20:7–15; 1 Cor. 15:24–28.)

Promises to Abraham

We believe God’s promises to Abraham include an eternal inheritance of the earth and resurrection from the dead. These promises are at the heart of the gospel and will be fulfilled when Jesus returns.
(Gen. 13:14–17; 17:1–8; 22:15–18; Gal. 3:6–9, 16–29.)

Destruction of the Wicked

We believe that the punishment of the wicked is the complete destruction of both body and soul in the second death, rather than everlasting torment.
(Matt. 10:28; Rom. 6:23; Rev. 20:14–15; Ps. 37:10, 20.)

Creation and the Fall

We believe Adam was formed by God from the dust, and life is God’s gift. Adam’s disobedience introduced mortality and a tendency to sin into human experience.
(Gen. 2:7; 2:17; 3:19–23; Rom. 5:12–19; 1 Cor. 15:21–22.)

Human Nature

We believe we all share Adam’s mortal nature and are prone to sin. We need redemption and reconciliation to God, a gift provided through Jesus Christ.
(Job 14:1–4; Rom. 3:23; 7:18–24.)

Jesus Christ’s Victory

We believe Jesus, though born subject to mortality, lived a sinless life and willingly died for our salvation. He conquered sin and death and is now our living Saviour, “the resurrection and the life.”
(Gal. 4:4; Heb. 2:14–16; 4:15; 5:8–9; 2 Tim. 1:10; Rom. 6:9–10.)

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is God’s power through which He accomplishes His will, inspiring prophets and apostles, confirming God’s word through miracles, and guiding believers into truth.
(Luke 1:35; 2 Pet. 1:20–21; Acts 2:1–4; Heb. 2:3–4; John 20:30–31.)

The Authority of the Scriptures

We believe the Bible—both Old and New Testaments—is God’s inspired and authoritative message. It holds the key to salvation and is our only reliable guide for belief and practice.
(2 Tim. 3:15–17; 2 Pet. 1:19–21.)

Baptism and New Life

We believe that to receive the benefit of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, each person must believe his gospel and be baptised (immersed) into him. Baptism is for those who have personally embraced the gospel and can give a reason for their faith; it is not for infants.
(Mark 16:15–16; Rom. 6:3–5; Eph. 2:12; Acts 8:36–37; 18:8.)

Holy Living and Service

We believe those who come into Jesus Christ should pursue a life of holiness, renouncing sin and dedicating themselves to serving the Lord in love, anticipating his return.
(Rom. 12:1–2; 1 John 2:15–17; Col. 3:1–17; 1 Cor. 15:58.)

Perseverance and Faithfulness

We believe disciples must remain steadfast in Jesus Christ. Those who faithfully endure will be saved; those who turn away or persist in unrepentant sin will be rejected at his appearing.
(Matt. 10:22; 24:13; Luke 9:62; Heb. 10:26–31; 2 Pet. 2:20–22.)

God’s Ultimate Plan

We believe God’s purpose is to fill the earth with His glory. Pain, suffering, and death will be abolished, and every living being will join in praising Him.
(Num. 14:21; Isa. 11:9; 1 Cor. 15:24–28; Rev. 21:1–4; Ps. 150:6.)

Men and Women in Ministry

We believe God has called both men and women to follow Jesus Christ and serve as integral members of His church. All believers should be encouraged to use their gifts - whatever they are - so that the entire body of Jesus Christ may be built up.
(Gal. 3:28; Rom. 16:1–5; Acts 18:26.)

The Lord’s Supper

We believe the Lord’s Supper, also known as communion, is a sacred sharing of bread and cup to remember the sacrifice of Jesus and to proclaim his Kingdom. Biblically, it is celebrated by baptised disciples who publicly identified with Christ and his gospel.

As we gather around this table we do so with reverence, recognising both the privilege and responsibility of this act. Scripture calls us to self-examination in partaking (1 Cor 11:27-29), we encourage all who participate to do so with a sincere commitment to Christ and his teachings.

In this meal, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes, declaring our shared hope in his Kingdom.
(Matt. 10:22; 24:13; Luke 9:62; Heb. 10:26–31; 2 Pet. 2:20–22.)

The Holy Spirit at work today

We believe the Holy Spirit is God’s power at work in believers, transforming us into the likeness of Jesus Christ. While the Spirit empowered the apostles with miraculous “sign gifts” (e.g. tongues, prophecy, healings) to confirm the gospel in the early church (2 Cor. 12:12; Heb. 2:3–4), we do not believe these sign gifts continue today. Instead, we see the evidence of the Spirit’s presence in the fruit of the Spirit—“love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Gal. 5:22–23)—as believers grow in Christlike character (Eph. 3:16–19; Rom. 8:5–14). This transformational work is the true sign of a Spirit-filled life.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Gal. 5:22–23)

“Whether there are prophecies, they will cease; whether there are tongues, they will be stilled.” (1 Cor. 13:8)