The following statements are "the basics" of what we believe. If you have further questions or would like to explore deeper issues of faith and understanding, feel free to make an appointment to talk with one of our Pastors who would be happy to journey with you as you ask questions. You may contact them by calling 734-878-6859. Thanks!
We believe the Bible is the Word of God. Through it God reveals Himself to us. The entire Bible is God-breathed and God-inspired. The Old and New Testaments are the norm and guide upon which we base our faith and life.
We believe that, because of His desire to live in a relationship with us, God became a human being. Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, is fully God and fully human. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus made it possible for all people to live in a relationship with God. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Through Him, and Him alone, people enter into a relationship with God.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the presence of God among us. Through Him God loves us, empowers us, and lives in us. The Spirit gives gifts to all believers. We believe in all gifts of the Holy Spirit and encourage their use. We seek the manifest presence of God in our corporate times of worship and in our personal lives as believers.
We believe that the Church, be it a local congregation or the worldwide fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ, is the body of Christ. As His body, we are called upon to worship Him, serve Him, and be the vehicle through which the Good News in its fullness is shared with the whole world.
We believe in and practice the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. We believe that through the waters of Baptism, God comes to us to adopt us as His children. Through Baptism, God gives the gift of faith and new life. In Baptism, God claims us, leads us, forgives us, and empowers us through the Holy Spirit. We affirm the Baptism of infants as well as youth and adults. We believe that through the Lord's Supper, Holy Communion, God show us His love for us and the forgiveness that is ours because of Jesus Christ's broken body and shed blood. It is a meal of renewal. We believe that Jesus is present at this meal as He is always present when two or more gather in His name.
What does Shalom believe about Humanity?
We believe in the worth and value of every human being. Created in God's image, humans have dignity. Their worth is dependent, not on accomplishments, but on God's love. Because God sees humanity as worth dying for, we affirm and acknowledge the dignity of humans. At the same time we acknowledge that humanity is separated from God because of Sin. We joyfully proclaim the Good News that because of Jesus Christ, forgiveness is a possibility. It is that forgiveness that restores humanity's worth.
What does Shalom believe about Christ's return?
We believe in and anticipate the return of Jesus Christ. Though we don't know the day and hour, we joyfully proclaim His return to inspire all people to make the most of life today.
