1. The Scriptures
We believe that the Bible, comprised of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible, authoritative, and sufficient Word of God. It is without error in the original manuscripts and is the final authority for all matters of faith, life, and godliness. Each book is to be interpreted according to its context and purpose and in reverent obedience to the Lord who speaks through it in living power (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Psalm 19:7–11).
2. The Trinity
We believe in one true and living God, eternally existing in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully God and equal in nature, power, and glory, yet distinct in role and relationship (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
3. God the Father
We believe in God the Father, the Creator of heaven and earth, who is sovereign over all, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He actively sustains and governs all creation according to His will and purposes (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 115:3; Ephesians 1:11).
4. God the Son – Jesus Christ
We believe in Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, was crucified as a substitutionary sacrifice for sinners bearing the punishment that was rightfully theirs, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return personally and visibly in power and glory (John 1:1, 14; Colossians 2:9; Luke 1:35; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Acts 1:11).
5. God the Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, gives new life to sinners, and indwells, seals, guides, equips, and empowers believers for godly living and service (John 14:16–17; John 16:7–14; Titus 3:5; Galatians 5:22–25).
6. Humanity and the Fall
We believe that humanity was created in the image of God to glorify Him and enjoy relationship with Him. Through Adam’s disobedience, all people inherited a sinful nature, are alienated from God, and are under God’s just condemnation, totally unable to save themselves (Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1–3).
7. Salvation
We believe that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Jesus’ death on the cross was the full and final payment for the penalty of sin. All who repent and believe in Him are brought into right relationship with God by His blood, adopted into God’s family, and given eternal life (Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 5:1; Titus 3:5–7; John 3:16).
8. The Church
We believe that the Christian Church is the body of Christ, composed of all true believers in every age. The local church is a visible expression of that body, called to worship God, preach the Word, make disciples, administer the ordinances, and live in fellowship and holiness (Ephesians 1:22–23; Acts 2:42–47; Matthew 28:19–20).
9. The Practices
We believe that Jesus Christ instituted two ordinances for the Church:
- Baptism, a public declaration of faith, symbolizing the believer’s union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3–5).
- The Lord’s Supper, a memorial of Christ’s sacrifice, observed in remembrance of Him until He returns (1 Corinthians 11:23–26).
10. The Christian Life
We believe that all believers are called to a life of holiness, growth in Christlikeness, and service to God and others. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Christians pursue spiritual maturity through obedience, prayer, Scripture, community, and sharing their beliefs and experiences (Romans 12:1–2; Galatians 5:16–25; Colossians 3:1–17).
11. The Return of Christ and Final Judgment
We believe in the personal, visible, and glorious return of Jesus Christ. He will judge the living and the dead. The righteous, through faith in Christ, will be resurrected to eternal life in the presence of God. The unrepentant will face eternal separation and judgment (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 20:11–15; Matthew 25:31–46).
12. Eternity
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all people—believers to everlasting joy in the new heavens and new earth, and unbelievers to everlasting punishment in hell. Heaven is the eternal home of the redeemed, where they will dwell with God forever (John 5:28–29; Revelation 21:1–4; Daniel 12:2).