The Bible- God wrote a Book

Psalm 12:6, 119:105, 160; 2 Timothy 1:13, 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21

We believe that the Bible is God’s authoritative, inspired Word and is without error in all its teachings.  

The Trinity- God: 3 in 1

Genesis 1:1, 26, 27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2

We believe in One God, Creator, Redeemer, and Lord of the universe, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 

The Father- God is Great, God is Good

Exodus 3:14; Leviticus 11:44-45, 19:2; Numbers 23:19; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16, 4:24, 5:26, 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4

We believe God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, holy. It is in Him that we live, move, and exist. God is good: He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.  

The Son- God became Man

Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:22-23; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 1:3-4; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 4:14-15

We believe that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary death on the Cross, rose bodily from the dead, and ascended into Heaven, as truly God and truly man. He is the only mediator between God and man.  

The Holy Spirit- God is always Present

John 14:16-17, 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 1:13, 5:18

We believe in the necessity of the Holy Spirit in calling sinners to new birth, being the presence of Christ in believer’s lives and for spiritual growth, and guidance in each believer and the church. Every believer is baptized in the Holy Spirit at salvation and is called to remove all obstacles to the influence of the Holy Spirit in their lives, so they will bear fruit to the glory of God.  

 Man- God’s image Bearers

Genesis 1:27; Psalms 8:3-6, 139:13-16; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23

We believe that people are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Therefore, we believe that all human life is sacred in all its varieties and dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We further assert that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female at birth. These two distinct complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience and rebellion towards God called “sin”. This separates us from God and causes many problems in life. Because of our sins, we are spiritually dead.

Eternity- Somewhere Forever

John 3:16, 14:17; Romans 6:23, 8:17-18; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9; Revelation 20:15

We believe that people were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by our sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. 

Salvation- God’s only Way

John 1:12, 14:6; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5

We believe that all people are lost and have no hope outside of salvation. We believe that Salvation is God’s free gift to us, but we must receive it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith alone through God’s grace alone. The life that comes from this gift of salvation is a permanent possession of the one receiving it.

The Family- God’s Design for Legacy

Genesis 1:26-28, 2:18-25, 3:1-20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-9; Mark 10:6-12; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33, 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8, 14; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:1-7

God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. It is composed of people related to one another by marriage, blood, or adoption. Marriage is the uniting of one man and one woman in covenant commitment for a lifetime. It is God's unique gift to provide for the man and the woman in marriage the framework for intimate companionship, the exclusive channel for sexual expression according to biblical standards, and the means for procreation of the human race. The husband and wife are of equal worth before God, since both are created in God's image. The marriage relationship models the way God relates to His people. A husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church. He has the God-given responsibility to provide for, protect, and lead his family. A wife is to submit herself graciously to the servant leadership of her husband as the church willingly submits to the headship of Christ. She has the God-given responsibility to respect her husband and to serve as his helper in managing the household and nurturing the next generation. Children are a blessing and heritage from the Lord. Parents are to demonstrate to their children God's pattern for marriage. Parents are to teach their children spiritual and moral values and to lead them, through consistent lifestyle example and loving discipline, to make choices based on biblical truth. Children are to honor and obey their parents.

The Church- God’s Design for Community

Acts 2:40-47; Ephesians 4:11-16

We believe that Jesus Christ is the head of the Church which is made up of believers who are called to be members of His body and instruments of His love to others through sharing His Good News of eternal and abundant life, making disciples, and compassionate service to the needs of people. We believe that Jesus Christ will personally and visibly return to receive His church.  He will reveal His triumph over evil, suffering and death; fully manifesting His kingdom and establishing a new heaven and a new earth, in which He will be glorified forever.