The Bible
We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God and without error, and that they are our supreme and final authority in faith and life.
Scripture References:
• 2 Timothy 3:16
• 2 Peter 1:21
God
We believe in one true God, eternally existing in three persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe that Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully man. We believe that the Holy Spirit lives within us and gives spiritual life to all believers. The Holy Spirit also enables followers of Christ to understand Biblical truth, empowers them for godly living, gives them spiritual gifts, and equips them for service and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.
Scripture References:
• Deuteronomy 6:4
• Matthew 28:19
• John 1:1-2
People
We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him but became alienated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts.
Scripture References:
• Genesis 1:26-27
• Ephesians 2:1-5
Salvation
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, God freely offers salvation to those who place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin.
Scripture References:
• Romans 6:23
• Galatians 2:15-16
The Past, Present & Future Work of Christ
We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into Heaven, and in His present life there for us. We believe in the personal and imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We believe in the eternal nature of all humanity; the resurrection and enjoyment of the presence of God for all those who receive His Son; and the eternal punishment of the absence of God and His influence for those who reject the gift of His salvation.
Scripture References:
• Mark 10:45
• Acts 1:9-11
• Revelation 20:4-6
The Church
All who acknowledge and demonstrate Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are united with Him as members of His body, the one true Church. Scripture commands believers to gather for worship, prayer, fellowship, and the teaching of the Word; to observe Baptism and Communion as established by Jesus Christ; to offer service to the body through development and use of talents, gifts, and outreach to the world.
Scripture References:
• John 17:20-26
• 1 Corinthians 3:11-15
The Christian Life
We believe all Christians are to live for Christ and not for themselves. By obedience to the Word of God and daily yielding to the Spirit of God, every believer is to mature and be conformed to the image of Christ.
Scripture References:
• Titus 1:5-9
• 2 Peter 3:18