WHAT   WE   BELIEVE

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Spirit. These three are equal and are one God. Genesis 1:1,26,27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew
28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Jesus Christ 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 people 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
and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22-
23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-15; 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 is equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. This immersion into Spirit-led living provides the Christian with the power to live a fruitful, victorious life, understanding of spiritual truth, and boldness in sharing the good news with others. He also gives us spiritual gifts. As Christians, we seek to live under His daily control. 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25

The Bible is God's Word to us. 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. 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 12:6; 119:105, 160; Proverbs 30:5

People are made in the image of God and are the supreme object of God's creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; 59; Romans 3:23

Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by accepting Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12; 14:6; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

We believe in sanctification, the on-going process of yielding to God’s Word and the Holy Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ’s character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled
to live a godly life. Romans 8:29, 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18; 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23;
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3; Hebrews 2:11

We believe the church is the world-wide body of Christ. It is comprised of all believers who have been united through the sacrifice of Jesus. God has also called these believers to be part of a local church family. Matthew 16:18; Hebrews 12:22-24

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in relationship with Him is eternal life. John 3:16; 12:25; 14:2-3; 17:3; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15

We believe that the fullness of scripture points to the covenant of marriage to be between one man and one woman. Genesis 2:22; Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4–6; Proverbs 18:22; Ephesians 5:33; Ephesians 5:25

The foundation for our beliefs is the Bible, which through human authors is God-inspired, and the final authority on all matters on which it speaks. As the Bible teaches, there is one God, eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

God created humans to have a relationship with Him, but at the beginning we went our own way. As a result, we need God's saving grace to end our separation from Him. Salvation comes only through God's grace - not earned by our own effort - and must be received by repentance (turning away from sin) and confessing faith in Jesus.

Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Trinity, lived a sinless life on earth and paid for our sin by dying on the cross. This accomplished salvation for all who receive grace by trusting in Him alone. He rose from the dead and is the only mediator between us and God. He baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit draws sinners to Jesus and equips believers for personal growth and giftings for the church and all humankind. The church's role is to glorify God and serve people in need. After Jesus returns, everyone who has believed and received the grace of God will experience bodily resurrection.