What We Believe
We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons, that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption.
John 1:1-3,14, John 14:26, Genesis 1:26, Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, eternal, personal spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of all people, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 68:5, Matthew 5:48, Psalm 103:13, Ephesians 1:3-5, Malachi 2:10, Matthew 6:26, John 14:21
God expressed himself in human form through Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Jesus Christ is fully man and fully God. He is the perfect reflection of God’s character and glory. Born of the Virgin Mary, he lived a sinless life and offered himself as the only perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. All who believe in him are declared righteous on the basis of his death. He rose physically from the dead, ascended to heaven and will return again to earth to reign forever with those who are his.
Colossians 1:15, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14, Romans 3:11-15, Hebrews 4:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Acts 10:38, Hebrews 1:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, Revelation 1:7, Acts 1:10-11, Titus 3:5-6
The Holy Spirit, sent from God to live inside all who believe in Jesus Christ, teaches, comforts, and empowers us, giving each follower diverse gifts, fostering unity, interdependence, productivity, Christ-like character, and love among Christians. The believer receives the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. The empowering of the Holy Spirit, the promise of the Father, is available for every Christian.
2 Corinthians 3:17, John 16:7-15, Ephesians 1:13, Acts 1:8,1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Zechariah 4:6, Romans 8:14, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Acts 2:38
Salvation is free but we must accept the free gift. 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.
Romans 5:12-14, Romans 3:9-18, Ephesians 2:1-3, Isaiah 5:20, Psalm 58:3, John 5:40, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 3:16-17
We believe that although made in God’s image, all human beings from Adam onward are sinners by nature and choice and are, therefore, under condemnation. Sin distorted and effected every dimension of humanness. All people, under Adam, are born with a corrupt, sin nature. This left us in a hopeless condition from which Christ alone can redeem us. He alone can redeem all who trust in Him.
Jeremiah 17:9, Genesis 6:5, Romasn 3:23, Psalm 51:5, Romans 5:12-14, Romans 3:9-18, Ephesians 2:1-3, Isaiah 5:20, Psalm 58:3, John 5:40, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 3:16-17
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
2 Timothy 3:16, Proverbs 30:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, John 17:17, Isaiah 40:8, 2 Peter 1:21, Psalm 119:89