The following key points express what we believe and who we are -

• THE BIBLE - The Bible is the complete divine revelation inspired word by word by God through the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16).
  
  

• THE TRIUNE GOD- God is uniquely one, yet a Trinity—the Father, the Son, and the Spirit (1 Timothy 2:5; Matthew 28:19).
  
  

• JESUS CHRIST - The Son of God, even God Himself, was incarnated to be a man by the name of Jesus Christ (John 1:1, 14).
  
  

• CHRIST’S CRUCIFIXION - Christ died on the cross for our sins, shedding His blood for our redemption (1 Peter 2:24; Ephesians 1:7).
  
  

• CHRIST’S RESURRECTION - Christ resurrected from among the dead on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4).
  
  

• CHRIST’S ASCENSION - Christ ascended to the right hand of God to be Lord of all (Acts 1:9; 2:33, 36).
  
  

• REGENERATION - Whenever any person repents to God and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ, he or she is regenerated (born again) and becomes a living member of the one Body of Christ (Acts 20:21; John 3:3; Ephesians 1:22-23; Romans 12:5).
  
  

• CHRIST’S RETURN - Christ is coming again to receive His believers to Himself (1 Thessalonians 2:19). 

We agree that 

(1) "Salvation is simple in nature, wonderful in scope, and dynamic in application. The firm foundation of our redemption is based on bedrock truths which frame the content of the gospel of God." 

(2) "Christian growth depends upon a dynamically operative faith, and an essential ingredient for growing in Christ is a clear understanding of the truth which supports this faith."

        -- Quoted from THE GOSPEL OF GOD written by Watchman Nee (1903-1972)

    The saints (mainly Spanish speakers) began to meet in homes through the shepherding of the Church in Fresno in 1985. In 1995, more English-speaking saints moved to Merced and expanded the Church community.  After the establishment of UC Merced (2005), more believers were gained. 

Since 1985, our church meetings have expanded to include regular church meetings on the Lord's Day, small group Bible Studies in homes during the week, on campus Bible Studies at UC Merced and Merced College, College Students and Young Working Saints' meetings in homes and our young people joining the Sixth Graders' Conference, the Bible Camp, the Central Valley or the Bay Area Summer School of Truth, the High Schoolers' Conferences. Our college students have participated in the Spring/Fall College Students Conferences, and the Summer College Trainings.