Our Faith
Every culture, every family, every organization and every church has a story. Though some do a better job of relating their stories than others, and some rely more heavily upon their stories than others, the fact remains that the story of a collective group of people determines the belief system of its constituents - both individually and corporately - whether they are consciously aware of it or not. That belief system - otherwise known as their common faith - is the grid through which they interpret their history, perceive their present circumstances and responsibilities, and determine their hopes and aspirations for the future.
Here at the Harbor, we believe that our story begins where the Scriptures do ... In the beginning ... with God ...
Here at the Harbor, we believe that our story begins where the Scriptures do ... In the beginning ... with God ...
- We share a common conviction concerning the Creator of the cosmos; that as the sovereign Power of the Universe, the ultimate Wisdom of the Ages, and the passionate Lover of all mankind, we esteem Him as the only God and ascribe to Him our very existence, our deepest devotion, and our highest praise.
- We believe that we, as human beings, claim the distinctive role of bearing the image of the Creator. As stewards of His innovative and compassionate likeness, we acknowledge that we’ve been entrusted with the diligent care and cultivation of the earth ... its resources, elements, environment and all living things which thrive upon it.
- We agree that we’ve been uniquely equipped for participation with our Creator in a reciprocal, intimate, and mutually fulfilling relationship which was intended for eternity, and designed to bring the creation to its fullest potential.
- We understand that this uniquely intimate relationship between man and God began within a garden in the east called Eden.
- We harbor a common heartache over the shocking occurrence in Eden wherein the tempter entered into dialogue with the humans who fell prey to the seductive suggestion to consider equality with God a thing to be grasped. This resulted in the rebellion of the human race and the abdication of mankind’s dominion upon the earth.