We believe the gospel [good news] that Jesus of Nazareth who was put to death on a cross in Jerusalem almost 2,000 years ago has been raised by God to deathless life and given all authority in heaven and earth, including the authority to judge and forgive. Taught by the gospel we believe the death Jesus suffered was no accident, but a God given sacrifice for our sins, where Jesus died the death we deserved for our rebellion against God, dying in our place to give us life. He could do this for He is God’s eternal Son who took on our life for this very purpose. In coming to know Jesus as God’s Son we have also been brought to know God the Father who sent the Son into the world, and God the Spirit whom the Father entrusted to the Son to pour out on those who trust Him. Thus we confess One God, Father, Son and Spirit, the Creator of all there is. In trusting Jesus by believing His gospel we have come to know for ourselves what He has promised to those who trust Him – forgiveness of sin, peace with God, the gift of His Spirit, adoption as His children, and the hope of eternal life. That life will be manifest when Jesus returns in glory to usher in the final judgement and the new heaven and earth.

We can know this gospel because God has given us the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament. In the New Testament we find the witness of the apostles, Jesus’ chosen messengers, to the life, death, rising and teaching of Jesus. We also find their letters which help us understand what those events mean for us, and how to live as followers of Jesus in this world. In the Old Testament we find the prophetic writings that point us to Jesus and enrich our understanding of God’s plan, purpose and promises fulfilled in Jesus. All the books of the Bible are given to us by God - God breathed. As the Word of God they enable us to trust Jesus and are active in our lives to teach, rebuke, correct and train us to live godly lives. They are wholly reliable and trustworthy, and all we need to trust and follow Jesus

We don’t take credit for believing, but are full of praise and thankfulness to God for opening our eyes to see His glory in the face of His Son. Of ourselves we are dead in our sin, like all the children of Adam, and it is God who saves through and through, from electing His people before the creation of the world, to redeeming them on the cross, to calling them to Himself in the gospel and giving them new life, continuing His good work in them throughout our lives, and finally to raising us up to live with Him forever. Our confidence is not in ourselves but in God, and His steadfast love never fails.

We believe that the good news of Jesus is for all, and that it is God’s will that it goes throughout the world. We actively seek to share it with our neighbours, in our community, and to participate in its spread throughout the world. We do this because we believe God wants all people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth of Jesus, for He is the only Saviour, and the Saviour of the world. We are unembarrassed in this, for we know both that there will be a judgement of all at the end and only those who are in Jesus’ book of life will be saved, and that knowing God’s love in Jesus is a treasure beyond any price.

We believe that God has given to the congregations of His people elders to shepherd His people and direct their life together under His word. We also think that it is good for congregations to fellowship together on the basis of a common understanding of the faith. The common understanding of the faith shared by Presbyterian churches in Australia is the Westminster Confession of Faith read in the light of the Declaratory Statement to which all our elders and pastors must subscribe.

Bundy is a Jesus (Gospel) focused church. Following Jesus is an all-of-life thing for all of us. We are committed to helping individuals and us as a church, live every aspect of our lives for Christ, and to helping others do that too.  Expanding on this, our Mission is:

This has Matthew 28:18-20 and Colossians 1:9-29 (especially v28-29) at its foundation. Bundy is focused on proclaiming the Gospel of Christ and fulfilling the Great Commission. We do this so that more can be saved and then grow to maturity in Christ (which is seen as we live every aspect of live for him). This grand mission includes ‘all of us’ - all ages, stages, ethnicities, abilities and capacities. We pray and long to see all people, living every aspect of their lives, all for Jesus, for the glory of God the Father.  

We desire and strive, by God’s grace, to see all our regular attenders, us as a church, and more and more people, living All of life, All for Jesus. But what does this mean in practice?  

These are 7 things that we remain committed to at Bundy: 

(Colossians 1:2-6; Matthew 28:18; 1 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2 Corinthians 5:11-21; Romans 1:1-17; Romans 3:21-26; Ephesians 2:1-10). 

We are convinced that repentance and faith in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus is the foundation of the Christian life. Trusting Christ brings us into relationship with God as our loving heavenly Father, and we never move on from the Gospel (Colossians 2:6). Therefore, we are committed to proclaiming and sharing Christ and him crucified (1 Corinthians 1:23).  The evangelism of children and adults (expressed in personal and collective evangelism), a commitment to global mission, planting one or more churches, and prayerfulness to this end, are priorities for Bundy.  

(Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12; 14:23; 26:36-43; John 14:8-21; John 15:1-17; John 17:1-3; 1Timothy 2:1-6; Phil 4:5; Colossians 4:2-6; Phil 1:18-20; James 4:2-3). 

We are committed to prioritising and modelling prayerful dependence upon our heavenly Father, not least when it comes to our mission - seeking the salvation of more people who will come to live for Jesus in every way.  The only way that people are saved, then persevere and grow as followers of Jesus, is through a prayerful reliance on God’s grace (John 15:5). We will encourage people personally, when in groups or as a church, to prioritise prayer. 

 (Luke 24:25-49; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Ephesians 1:17-19; 4:15-16;  1 Timothy 4:11-16; 2 Timothy 4:1-5) 

At Bundy our commitment to reading, preaching and teaching, explaining and applying God’s word, in context, and in Christ-centred ways, will remain a priority. In our gatherings on Sundays and during the week we want to go deep into God’s word, deep into the Gospel. We will remain unmoved in being a Christ-centred, bible-teaching church, with the goal being that we know, love, serve and follow Jesus, and glorify God. 

 (Ephesians 3:16-19; 5:18-6:9; Romans 8:28-39; 1 John 3:16,23; 4:7-21; Matthew 22:37-40; Colossians 3:18-4:1; Luke 16:19-26; Matthew 25:14-46; Galatians 6:10; Micah 6:8) 

Being saved by Jesus Christ brings people into relationship with the God who has loved us, and consequently we are to love as we have been loved. Love for God and for others is at the heart of Christ-like maturity, and was modelled by Christ  (John 14:8-26; 1John 4:20-21),  and therefore it is the Word of God which guides and determines what our love looks like, in every relationship and sphere of life.  As a church we are committed to welcoming one another and others warmly, showing care and compassion, and to loving those outside the church as we’re able. 

(Ephesians 4:11-16; 2 Timothy 2.2; 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12). 

We understand that in order for people to come to live all their lives all for Jesus, we need to constantly (and more and more), train up people equipped to teach, serve in multiple ways, share the Gospel and lead. We always need more leaders at Bundy, and want to see more leaders raised up for the Kingdom, locally, regionally and globally.  

Romans 8:4-30; Ephesians 4:13-15; Galatians 5:22-23). 

In order to obey all that Jesus commanded us (Matthew 28:19), grow to maturity (Colossians 1:28), live all of life all for Jesus, and help others do the same, this can only happen by God’s grace and Spirit. So we remain committed to a prayerful reliance on the Spirit of God (Romans 8:1-17).  

(Romans 11:33-36; Ephesians 1:3-14; 2:8-10; 3:20-21; Matthew 16:18; John 15:8; Hebrews 13:21; Romans 16:27; Hebrews 10:25; Matthew 24:42-51; 25:14-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28) 

Our Lord Jesus is returning soon, at a time which is unknown to us – but in Matthew 24.42 Jesus says we need to be alert and ready, by continuing to serve the Lord and obeying him with faithfulness. The second coming of Christ, and the judgement he will bring, will motivate all that we’ve committed to above, and to live for God’s glory.