1.   The Word of God

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, possessing supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. (Psalm 19:7; Proverbs 30:5-6; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-2)

2.   The Trinity

We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing as a trune being: God, the Father; God, the Son; and God, the Holy Spirit; all three equal in every divine perfection, and who execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption. (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17; John 14:11-17, 20, 21)

3.   God, the Father

We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, omnipotent, yet personal Being, who is perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love.  We believe that God the Father concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, hearing and answering prayer, and saving from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 11:25-26; 1 John 3:1)

4.   Jesus Christ

We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born on this earth as fully God and man.  We believe in Jesus Christ’s virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings.  We believe in Jesus Christ’s substitutionary, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal, visible return to earth. (John 1:1-2, 14, 18; Romans 3:24-25, 5:8-11; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 1:3, 9:24; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 2:1-2)

5.   The Holy Spirit

We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ.  We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide.  (John 16:7-13; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19, 12:4-12; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14, 5:18)

6.   Regeneration

We believe that all men are sinners by nature and by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation.  We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are regenerated by the Holy Spirit.  We believe that such trust rests upon a salvation of divine grace apart from human works. (John 1:12, 3:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:17;

1 Peter 1:3, 23)

7.   The Church

We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members, having been baptized by the Holy Spirit into that one body.  We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, work, fellowship, and evangelism.  We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world.  (Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:9-10, 3:10, 5:25; 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Peter 2:4)

8.   The Last Things

We believe in the personal and visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His kingdom.  We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, the eternal joy of the righteous, and the endless suffering of those who willingly and purposely refuse to receive salvation through Jesus Christ.  (John 5:28-29, 11:25-26; Luke 16:19-26; Romans 8:19-23; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10; Revelation 20:4-15)