Our Beliefs

What we believe is important, which is why one of the Westport Values is 'Theological Emphasis.' Although much more can be added to this statement, here are a few major truths we affirm:

• TRINITY
  The Father is God. The Son is God. The Spirit is God. These are not three Gods, but three persons in the Godhead. There is only ONE God. 

• BIBLE
  The very words of the Bible have been inspired by God to the authors of Scripture. There are no errors in the original texts of the Bible.

• MAN
  By man, we mean male and female. Man is created in the image of God, which means that ALL persons have value. We were created innocent, but we have all sinned in Adam when he sinned at the Fall in the Garden of Eden. As such, we are naturally separated from God and need to be redeemed.

• SALVATION
  Salvation is a free gift of God, offered by grace through the death of his only Son, Jesus Christ. Because man is fallen, we are unable to obtain salvation by our own merit. We believe that God first calls us to Himself, enabling us to respond in faith to Him. Our faith is in the risen Christ, who now lives in heaven with the Father.

You can also download a more thorough affirmation of our beliefs here.