Our foundation

The faith we hold together.

These thirteen articles summarize the biblical convictions that guide MCJC’s worship, teaching, community, and mission.

01

The Holy Scriptures

The Old and New Testaments are the inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God—the final standard for Christian belief and practice.

2 Timothy 3:16–17
02

God: One God, Three Persons

There is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct Persons who are fully God, co-equal, and co-eternal.

Matthew 28:19 · Ephesians 1:4–6
03

Humanity and Sin

Human beings were created in God’s image, yet sin separates every person from God and leaves us unable to save ourselves.

Genesis 1:26–27 · Romans 3:23
04

Jesus Christ: His Person and Work

Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He lived without sin, died in our place, rose bodily, reigns with the Father, and will return.

Isaiah 53:5 · 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
05

Salvation by Grace Through Faith

Salvation is God’s gift, received by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Good works are its fruit, never its basis.

Ephesians 2:8–9 · Romans 3:28
06

Repentance and Faith

The Gospel calls us to turn from sin and trust Jesus—a Spirit-enabled posture that continues throughout the Christian life.

Mark 1:15 · Acts 5:31
07

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit gives new life, indwells every believer, produces spiritual fruit, and gives gifts for building up the Church.

Galatians 5:22–23 · Ephesians 1:13–14
08

The Church

Jesus is the head of the Church, a people gathered to worship, grow, make disciples, serve, and guard the faithfulness of Gospel teaching.

Colossians 1:18 · Acts 20:28
09

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper visibly proclaim the Gospel and point to what Christ has done, not to anything we earn.

Matthew 28:19 · 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
10

The Kingdom of God

Jesus inaugurated God’s Kingdom, which is present wherever He is received as Lord and will be complete when Christ returns.

Romans 8:18 · 2 Corinthians 12:9
11

The Hope of Believers

We await the bodily resurrection, final judgment, and eternal life with God for all who are in Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:40–44 · John 3:16
12

The Christian Life and Sanctification

The Holy Spirit faithfully transforms believers into the likeness of Jesus through a lifelong work of grace.

Philippians 1:6 · Galatians 5:16–17
13

Suffering and Perseverance

Christians are not promised a life without hardship, but God preserves His people and remains present through every season.

John 16:33 · 1 Peter 1:3–5

This page is a concise public summary. MCJC’s complete Statement of Faith remains the source for official wording and teaching guidance.