What We Believe
The core beliefs and doctrines found at the root of our Christian faith.
He has eternally existed in three persons — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22Psalm 90:2Matthew 28:191 Peter 1:22 Corinthians 13:14
We are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although humans have tremendous potential for good, they are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.” This attitude separates man from God.
We will either exist eternally in hell, separated from God by sin, or eternally in heaven with God through forgiveness and salvation in Christ. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:161 John 2:251 John 5:11–13Romans 6:23Revelation 20:15Matthew 25:31–46
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 earth to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords.
Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6John 1:1–5, 14:10–30Hebrews 4:14,151 Corinthians 15:3,4Romans 1:3,4Acts 1:9–111 Timothy 6:14,15Titus 2:13
Man 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 sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his or her life by faith.
Romans 6:23Ephesians 2:8,9John 14:6, 1:12Titus 3:5Galatians 3:26Romans 5:1
We believe that one true God exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these, being one God, are equal in deity, power, and glory. Each person of this Triune executes distinct but harmonious functions in the work of creation, history, providence, and redemption.
He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian 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. He is co-equall and co-powerful with the Father and the Son.
2 Corinthians 3:17John 16:7-13, 14:16,17Acts 1:81 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16Ephesians 1:13Galatians 5:25Ephesians 5:1
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 3:162 Peter 1:20,212 Timothy 1:13Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6Proverbs 30:5
It is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Baptism does not save you, but shows the world that you have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates your love and obedience to Christ.
Also known as the Lord’s Supper, or Eucharist, communion is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus Christ that symbolizes our new covenant. The elements of bread and wine (or juice) are symbols of Christ’s broken body and shed blood. Communion is not a means of salvation. Rather, it is a testament of a believer’s faith in the atoning work of the cross.
Matthew 26:26-30Mark 14:22-26Luke 22:19,201 Corinthians 11:23-29