The Authority and Inerrancy of Scripture
This is based on the conviction that the Bible is nothing less than God revealing Himself in a way that could be written down and preserved. We believe the Bible is authoritative for faith and practice.

The Sovereignty (Supremacy) of God
We believe that God is sovereign, not only because He created all things, but also because He continues to exercise rule over the creation. One aspect of the sovereignty of God that receives a lot of attention is the teaching that God elects and calls those who will receive salvation. This is perhaps best summed up in Jonah's words from the belly of the great fish: "Salvation comes from the Lord" (Jonah 2:9). If we are to be saved, it is because God has first sought and found us, not because we have sought Him. Jesus said, The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10). The biblical term for this is election (Deuteronomy 7:6-8; Romans 8:29-30; 11:1-6; Ephesians 1:3-5; 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2:9; among many others). This wonderful truth is expressed in the great theme of the Reformation: salvation through grace alone, through Christ alone.

The Covenant of Grace
Our view is that the Bible is a cohesive and united whole. The Old and New Testaments describe one way of salvation, commonly called the Covenant of Grace, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. The essence of the covenantal view is expressed in the words: "I will be your God and you will be my people." This phrase is found, literally, from Genesis to Revelation (Genesis 17:7-8; Jeremiah 31:33; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Revelation 21:3).

The Law of God
Reformed churches have always put an emphasis on the value of the Law of God for believer and unbeliever alike. What is the Law? The Law reveals what God requires of us. The most essential aspect of the Law is summarized in the Ten Commandments, which is usually spoken of as the moral law. It is interesting to note that the Ten Commandments were given after God had redeemed His people from Egypt, and Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount to those who were already His disciples. Ultimately, the law reveals the character and quality of a Christian life that is lived in a proper spirit of obedience.

The Church
We believe that the Church is found in the Old Testament as well as the New. The day of Pentecost (Acts 2) describes an important new aspect of the church, but the foundation of the Church was built on the apostles and prophets (Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:9-10). The marks of the church are the faithful preaching of the whole counsel of God, the proper administration of the sacraments and the administration of church discipline. At Wellspring Church , we observe two sacraments: baptism and the Lord's Supper.

The Kingdom of God
We believe that the Kingdom of God (peace and righteousness) is not only a future hope, but is also a present reality. We believe that the ascension of Jesus Christ to the right hand of God the Father in Heaven means that He is presently reigning. Accordingly, we are called upon to live under His rule and authority. We are also called to plant the banner of Christ's rule in every area of life.

With all of our doctrinal stances, we seek to humbly hold our reformed convictions, and to recognize the sincerity and earnestness of those with differing views.  Theology is a conversation.  It is, as St. Augustine famously said, "Faith seeking understanding."  We believe and therefore we search the scriptures and reason together about the great God who has saved us!

"For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary" - Psalm 96:4, 6