WHAT WE BELIEVE

God
 

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

Genesis 1:1Genesis 1:26-27 ,Genesis 3:22Psalm 90:2Matthew 28:191 Peter 1:22 Corinthians 13:14

Jesus
 

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven and will return again to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Matthew 1:22-23Isaiah 9:6John 1:1-5John 14:10-30Hebrews 4:14-151 Corinthians 15:3-4Romans 1:3-4Acts 1:9-111 Timothy 6:14-15Titus 2:13

Holy Spirit
 

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every believer from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.

2 Corinthians 3:17John 16:7-13John 14:16-17Acts 1:81 Corinthians 2:121 Corinthians 3:16Ephesians 1:13Galatians 5:25Ephesians 5:18

The Bible
 

The Bible is God’s authoritative Word to all men. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is inspired, infallible, inerrant, and the ultimate source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.

2 Timothy 3:16-172 Peter 1:20-212 Timothy 1:13Psalm 119:105Psalm 119:160,Psalm 12:6 Proverbs 30:5

Humanity
 

Humanity is made in the image of God. Although God designed us to have fellowship with Him, we became alienated from God through disobedience. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and choose to sin against God. We are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through our own efforts.

Genesis 1:27Psalm 8:3-6Isaiah 53:6Romans 3:23Colossians 1:21Isaiah 59:1-2

Eternity
 

You were created to exist forever. We believe that forever is spent in one of two places: eternally separated from the goodness of God and enduring His wrath because of sin or in union with God because of His forgiveness and salvation. When you die, you will either spend eternity in heaven or hell. Eternal separation and wrath from God happens in hell. Eternal union with God occurs in heaven.

John 3:161 John 2:25John 5:11-13Romans 6:23Revelation 20:15

Salvation
 

We are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is God’s gift to you if you’ll accept it. We can never make up for our sin with self-improvement or good works. It is only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness that you can be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment you receive Jesus Christ into your life by faith.

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

Eternal Security
 

Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and eternal power of God that gives this security.

John 10:292 Timothy 1:12Hebrews 7:25Hebrews 10:10-141 Peter 1:3-5