What We Believe
Bible Triage
Not all doctrines carry the same weight. We use a simple framework called Bible Triage to help us navigate Scripture together with clarity, humility, and love.
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First-Tier Doctrines
Essential to Christianity
These define what it means to be a Christian. Disagreement here breaks Christian unity.
- The deity and full humanity of Jesus Christ
- Salvation by grace through faith alone
- The bodily resurrection of Christ
- The Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- The authority and inerrancy of Scripture
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Second-Tier Doctrines
Important but not salvation issues
These affect church structure and practice. Christians may disagree and still be saved, but may attend different churches.
- Baptism (mode, timing, meaning)
- Spiritual gifts (cessationism vs. continuationism)
- Church governance and leadership models
- End-times / eschatological frameworks
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Third-Tier Doctrines
Non-essential, handle with grace
Scripture allows interpretive freedom here. Disagreement should never break fellowship.
- Bible translations and versions
- Worship style preferences
- Details of prophecy timelines
- Christian liberty issues
"In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, charity."