Statement of Faith

The Holy Scriptures

We believe the Bible, consisting of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It is the complete revelation of God's will for the salvation of humanity and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Trinity

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and co-eternal, each possessing all the attributes of deity and personality. God is the creator and sustainer of all things, infinite in being and perfection.

Jesus Christ

We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and taught with divine authority. He died on the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice for our sins, was buried, and rose bodily from the dead on the third day. He ascended into heaven and will return personally and visibly to establish His kingdom.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16

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. He regenerates, sanctifies, and empowers all who believe in Jesus Christ. He indwells every believer and is the source of all spiritual gifts and ministries.

Human Nature

We believe that humanity was created in the image of God but fell into sin through disobedience. As a result, all people are sinners by nature and choice, separated from God, and in need of salvation. Only through faith in Jesus Christ can we be reconciled to God and receive eternal life.

Salvation

We believe that salvation is a gift of God's grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone. It cannot be earned by good works or human effort. All who receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are born again by the Holy Spirit and become children of God. This salvation is eternal and secure.

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9

The Church

We believe in the universal church, which is the body of Christ, composed of all true believers. The local church is a visible expression of the universal church and exists to worship God, build up believers, and proclaim the gospel to the world. We believe in the autonomy of the local church and the priesthood of all believers.

The Last Things

We believe in the personal, visible, and imminent return of Jesus Christ. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead, the eternal blessedness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost. We believe in the new heavens and new earth where righteousness will dwell forever.