God is the creator and ruler of the universe. 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; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like him in character. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." This attitude separates man from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2
Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation.
John 3:16; 1 John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He 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.
Matthew 1:22; John 1:1-5; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11
Salvation is a gift from God. 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.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8, 9; John 14:6; Titus 3:5
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. It is maintained by the grace and power of God, not self-effort.
John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 1 Peter 1:3-5
He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. It is maintained by the grace and power of God, not self-effort.
2 Cor. 3:17; John 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 2:12
The Bible is God’s word to all men, written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth without any mixture of error.He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in salvation for eternity. It is maintained by the grace and power of God, not self-effort.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21; Psalm 119:105
Baptism by immersion symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It is a public declaration of faith and a biblical command demonstrating love and obedience
Colossians 2:12; Acts 2:41; Matthew 28:19-20
The Lord’s Supper is an ordinance given to remember Christ's sacrifice. The bread and wine are symbols of His broken body and shed blood.
Matthew 26:26-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
We believe marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female, instituted by God as the foundation of the family.
Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Romans 1:26-27
We dedicate ourselves to prayer, the service of our Lord, His authority over our lives, and the ministry of evangelism.
Matthew 22:37-39; Acts 1:8; Romans 12:20-21
We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen.
Psalm 139:13; Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 6:10