Our Beliefs

We embrace the historic and orthodox teachings of the Christian faith as found in the Holy Scriptures, the Bible, according to the following statement of faith.

God

God is the Creator and sovereign Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed as one God in three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal, co-eternal, and of one essence.

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

The Bible

The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Scripture is the supreme authority for Christian faith and practice. Because it is inspired by God, it is wholly true and trustworthy, without error in all that it affirms.

2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

Humans

God created humanity in His own image, male and female, as the crowning work of His creation. Yet every human being is fallen, having inherited a sinful nature from Adam, who willingly disobeyed God. Sin separates mankind from God and leaves every person in need of salvation.

Genesis 1:26-27, 3:1-24; Psalm 8:3-6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 53:6, 59:1-2

Eternity

Human beings were created to exist forever. Each person will experience eternal existence either separated from God by sin or united with God through forgiveness and salvation. Eternal separation from God is hell; eternal union with God is eternal life. Heaven and hell are real places of everlasting existence.

John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God and is co-equal with the Father. He lived a sinless human life and willingly offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all mankind by dying on the cross. He rose bodily from the dead on the third day, demonstrating His victory over sin and death. He ascended into heaven and will return again to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

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

Salvation

Salvation is a gift of God’s grace. No one can atone for sin through self-effort or good works. Salvation comes only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s provision for forgiveness. Eternal life begins the moment a person receives Jesus Christ by faith.

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

Eternal Security

Because God grants eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer’s salvation is secure forever. Salvation is sustained by God’s grace and power, not by human effort.

John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is fully God, equal with the Father and the Son. He works in the world to convict people of their need for Jesus Christ. From the moment of salvation, He indwells every believer, providing power for godly living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in righteousness. Believers are called to live daily under His control.

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

Marriage

Christian marriage is a covenant relationship between one man and one woman for one lifetime. God instituted marriage as a gospel picture that reflects Christ’s love for His bride, the Church. As a unique gift from God, marriage provides the framework for human companionship, sexual intimacy according to God’s holy design, the family unit, and the procreation of the human race.

Genesis 1:26-28, 2:24, 19:5, 13, 26:8-9; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:26-32; 1 Corinthians 5:1, 6:9-10; Ephesians 5:22-33; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4

Every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good.

Romans 8:28 MSG

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