THE GOSPEL

We believe that the gospel is the central truth of the Bible, the foundation of our faith, and the fuel for the Christian life. The gospel is the good news that while we were dead in our sin, God sent his son Jesus to live a perfect life on our behalf, die a substitutionary death to pay the penalty for our sin, and rise again from the grave to offer us new life in his Spirit.

Acts 2:22–2:39; Galatians 3:13; 1 Corinthians 15:3–15: 1 Corinthians 8; 2 Corinthians 5:21

GOD

We believe that God is the Creator of everything and that he exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 3:16–17, Matthew 28:19; John 16:7–15; Hebrews 1:2–3

JESUS

Jesus is the Son of God. He is 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 rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory 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

THE 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 3:17 // John 16:7-13; 14:16-17 // Acts 1:8 // 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16 // Ephesians 1:13; 5:18 Galatians 5:25

HUMANITY

Humanity is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although humanity has tremendous potential for good, it is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates humanity from God.

Genesis 1:27 // Psalm 8:3-6 // Isaiah 53:6; 59:1-2 // Romans 3:32

ETERNITY

Humanity was created to exist forever. Humanity will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God, through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven.

John 3:16 // 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13 // Romans 6:23 // Revelation 20:15

SALVATION

Salvation is a gift from God to humanity. Humanity can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from the penalty of sin. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus into his life by faith.

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

ETERNAL SECURITY

Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus, 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 keeping power of God that gives this security.

John 10:29 // 2 Timothy 1:12 // Hebrews 7:25; 10:10-14 // 1 Peter 1:3-5Romans 6:23; 5:1 // Ephesians 2:8-9 // John 14:6; 1:12 // Titus 3:5 // Galatians 3:26

THE BIBLE

The Bible is God’s Word to all men. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.

2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1:13 // 2 Peter 1:20-21 // Psalm 119:105, 160 // Proverbs 30:5