Our Beliefs

1. The Bible Is The Inspired Word of God
We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures (Matt. 1:22; 4:4; 19:4,5; Heb. 1:1- 2), both Old
and New Testaments (2 Pet. 3:15,16), through the words of human authors (Lk. 1:1-4). As the
verbally inspired Word of God (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20,21), the Bible is without error in the
original writings (Num. 23:19; 2 Sam. 7:28; Prov. 30:5; Ps. 119:96, 160; Matt. 5:18; Jn. 10:35;
17:17; Tit. 1:1,2), the complete revelation of His will for salvation (Lk. 16:29-31; Gal. 1:8,9; 2
Tim. 3:15), and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor
should be judged (Jn. 17:17; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Pet. 1:23; Ps. 119:44,45,165). Therefore, it is to
be believed in all that it teaches (Matt. 22:29; Rom. 15:4; 2 Tim. 3:16), obeyed in all that it
requires (Matt. 28:20; 2 Thess. 3:14; 1 Jn. 2:5), and trusted in all that it promises (Rom. 1:2;
4:21; Heb. 10:23; 2 Pet. 1:4; 3:13).

2. One True God
We believe in one God (Dt. 6:4; Mk. 12:29), Creator of all things (Gen. 1:1; Ps. 33:6; Jn. 1:3;
Col. 1:15-17; Heb. 11:3), holy (Ex. 15:11; Isa. 6:3; 57:15), infinitely perfect (Dt. 32:4; Job 1:7-10;
Ps. 18:30; 50:2; 90:2; 145:3; Matt. 5:48), and eternally existing (Ps. 33:11; 102:25-27; 115:3;
Dan. 4:34-35; Jn. 5:26; Acts 17:24-25) in a loving unity (Jn. 3:35; 17:24; 1 Jn. 4:8,16) of three
equally divine Persons (Jn. 17:11; Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; 1 Pet. 1:2): the Father (Dt.
32:6; Mt. 6:6; Rom. 8:15; 1 Cor. 8:6), the Son (Matt.3:17; Jn. 1:14; 3:16; Gal. 4:4; Heb. 1:5), and
the Holy Spirit (Jn. 14:16, 17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-15; Rom. 8:9, 26; Gal. 4:6). Having limitless
knowledge (Ps. 139:1-16; 147:5; Isa. 46:10; Jn. 21:17) and sovereign power (Jer. 32:17; Eph.
1:11; Rm. 8:28; 2 Cor. 6:18; Eph. 3:20; Rev. 1:8), God has graciously purposed from eternity to
redeem a people for Himself (1 Cor. 2:7; Eph. 1:11; 3:10,11; 2 Tim. 1:9; Tit. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:20; Rev.
13:8) and to make all things new (Matt. 19:28; Acts 3:21; Rom. 8:19-21; Rev. 21,22) for His own
glory (Ps. 19:1-2; Isa. 43:7; Jer. 13:11; Col. 1:15-23; Rev. 4:11; 5:9- 14).

3. Jesus: The God-Man
We believe that Jesus Christ (Matt. 1:21; 16:18) is God incarnate (Jn. 1:14, 18; 1 Jn. 4:2), fully
God (Isa. 9:6; Jer. 23:6; Jn. 1:1; 20:28; Rom. 9:5; Col. 2:9) and fully man (Matt. 4:2; Lk. 2:40, 52;
Jn. 11:35; Heb. 5:7-8; 1 Jn. 1:1-3), one Person in two natures (Jn. 3:13; 10:30; 17:5). Jesus –
Israel’s promised Messiah (Gen. 3:14-20; 12:1-3; 49:8-12; 2 Sam. 7:11b-16; Matt. 1:1, 17; Lk.
4:16-22; 24:25-27; Jn. 1:41; 4:25-26; Acts 2:36; 13:23,32; Rom. 1:2-3; 2 Tim. 2:8,9) was
conceived through the Holy Spirit (Matt. 1:18; Lk. 1:34,35) and born of the virgin Mary (Isa. 7:14;
Matt. 1:20; Lk. 1:34,35). He lived a sinless life (Rom. 5:19; Gal. 4:4,5; Matt. 3:15; Phil. 2:7,8;
Heb. 4:15), was crucified under Pontius Pilate (Dt. 21:23; Ps. 16:10; Matt. 27:26; Mk. 15:15; Lk.
23:16; Jn. 19:16; Acts 2:27, 37), arose bodily from the dead (Matt. 28:1-10; Mk. 16:1-8; Lk.
24:39; Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:20, 44-45; Col. 1:18; Rev. 1:5), ascended into heaven (Lk. 24:51;
Acts 1:6-11; Eph. 1:20; 4:8-10; 1 Tim. 3:16) and sits at the right hand of God the Father (Eph.
1:20; Col. 3:1; Heb. 1:3; 8:1; 10:12; 1 Pet. 3:22) as our High Priest (Heb. 2:17; 3:1; 4:14; 6:20;
8:1) and Advocate (Rom. 8: 34; Heb. 7:25; 9:24; 1 Jn. 2:1).

4. The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit, in all that He does, glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ (Jn. 16:14). He
convicts the world of its guilt (Jn. 16:8; 1 Cor. 2:14). He regenerates sinners (Jn. 3:3, 5; 1 Cor.
12:3; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:5; Col. 2:13; 1 Thess. 1:4-5; 2 Thess. 2:13; Tit. 3:5; Jms. 1:18; 1 Pet.
1:3), and in Him they are baptized (Mk. 1:8; Acts 1:5; 1 Cor. 12:13) into union with Christ (Rom.
3:24; 5:15-21; 12:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; 5:19; 15:22b; 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 1:22; 2:17; 3:28; Eph. 1:4; 2:12;
3:6; 4:32; 2 Tim. 2:10; 1 Thess. 4:16) and adopted as heirs (Rom. 8:15, 23; 9:4; Gal. 4:5; Eph.
1:5; Tit. 3:7) in the family of God (Matt. 12:49-50; 2 Cor. 6:18; Eph. 3:14; 1 Jn. 3:14-18). He also
indwells (Jn. 14:17; Rom. 8:11; 1 Cor. 3:16), illuminates (1 Cor. 2:2; 2 Cor. 4:4-15; Eph. 1:17-19;
Phil. 1:9-11), guides (Jn. 16:13; Acts 15:28; Rom. 8:4, 14; Gal. 5:16, 18), equips (Rom. 12:4-8; 1
Cor. 12: 4-10; Eph. 4: 7-11; 1 Pet. 4:10-11) and empowers (Acts 1:8; 10:38; Rom. 15:13; 1 Cor.
12:11; Eph. 3:16; 2 Tim. 1:7) believers for Christ-like living and service (Acts 6:8; Rom. 8:4-6,
12-16; 2 Cor. 13:14; Gal. 3:3, 5; 5:22-23, 25; Eph. 2:22; 4:3; Phil. 2:1-2).

We believe that God is sovereign in bestowing spiritual gifts. It is, however, the believer’s
responsibility to discover and develop his or her sovereignly given spiritual gift(s). We also
believe that particular spiritual gift(s) are neither essential, nor do they prove the presence of the
Holy Spirit, nor are they an indication of deep spiritual experience (1 Corinthians 12:7,11;
Ephesians 4:7-8). We believe that God does hear and answers prayer, in accordance with His
own will, for the sick and afflicted. We believe that it’s the privilege and responsibility of every
believer to minister according to the gift(s) and grace of God that is given to them. (Romans
12:1-8; 1 Corinthians 13; 1 Peter 4:10-11). The nine fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) are
the by-product of a Spirit-filled life and are evidence of spiritual maturity.

5. The Fall of Man and The Human Condition
We believe that God created Adam and Eve in His image (Gen. 1:26-27; 5:1; 9:6; 1 Cor. 11:7;
Col. 3:10; Jms. 3:9), but they sinned when tempted by Satan (Gen. 3:1-6; Jn. 8:44; Rom.
5:12-14; 16:20; 2 Cor. 11:3; 1 Tim. 2:13-14). In union with Adam (Job 14:4; Ps. 51:5; Jn. 3:6;
Rom. 3:12; 5:12-14; 1 Cor. 15:22a; 1 Jn. 1:8), human beings are sinners by nature and by
choice (Gen. 6:5; Jer. 17:9; Isa. 6:5; Rom. 5:15; 8:5-8; Eph. 2:1-2; 4:17-19), alienated from God
(Rom. 5:10), and under His wrath (Rom. 1:18; 2:5; 3:9-19; 3:23; Eph. 2:3). Only through God’s
saving work in Jesus Christ (Act 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5) can we be rescued (1 Thess. 1:10), reconciled
(Rom. 5:1,2,10; Col. 1:20) and renewed (Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Eph. 4:24; Phil. 3:21; 1 Jn.
3:2).

6. The Rescuing (Salvation) of Man
The only means of salvation is Jesus the Messiah (Acts 4:12; John 14:6). He died on the cross
to pay the penalty of our sins (1 Peter 2:24) and rose from the dead on the third day according
to Scripture to infuse humanity with His resurrection life. He offers each of us a pardon for our
sins (Hebrews 9:26; 1 John 4:9-10) and wants us to become beloved children of God (John
1:12). When we put our faith in Christ, it triggers a spiritual chain reaction. We become the
temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life
(Revelation 3:5). We become citizens of heaven (Philippians 3:20-21). We are given eternal life
(John 3:16). We are adopted and become children of God (Galatians 4:4-7). Our sins are
forgiven and forgotten (Hebrews 8:12). We are credited with the righteousness of Christ
(Romans 4:4-5). We are born again (John 3:3). God takes ownership of us (1 Corinthians 6:20).
We receive an eternal inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14; 1 Peter 1:3-5). The evidence of salvation
is twofold. The internal evidence is the direct witness of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16). The
external evidence is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We become new creations (2
Corinthians 5:17) and are transformed into the image of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18).

7. The Church And Her Mission
The Church is the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-27) and has a threefold purpose: to
evangelize the world as His missionaries (Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18-20; John 17:8),

to worship
God (1 Corinthians 12:13), and to equip God’s people for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-16; 1
Corinthians 12:28, 14:12).

Water Baptism
The Scripture teaches that all who commit to trust and follow Jesus are to be baptized by
immersion (Matt 28:19). Baptism is symbolic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. It’s
a declaration to the world that we have died to sin and have been raised with Jesus to walk in
newness of life (Romans 6:4).

Communion
Communion consists of two elements: the bread and cup. These elements are symbolic of the
body and blood of Jesus. Communion is a memorial of Jesus’ sufferings on the cross and a
celebration of our salvation. It’s an opportunity for the church family to evaluate themselves
together and experience the forgiveness we have in Jesus (Matt. 26:26-29; Mk. 14:22-25; Lk.
22:15-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26).

8. Marriage
We affirm the traditional biblical position on marriage to be between a man and a woman (see
Genesis 2:22-24; Eph 5:22-33).

9. Jesus’ Return And Final Judgment
We believe in the personal, bodily (Matt. 24:30; 26:64; Acts 1:11; Rev. 1:7) and premillennial
(Rev. 20:1-10) return of our Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 25:31; Tit. 2:13; 2 Thess. 1:6-8; Rev.
19:11-21). The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God (Matt. 24:36; Mk. 13:32), requires
constant expectancy (Matt. 24:42-51; Rom. 13:11- 14; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Js. 5:8,9; 2 Pet. 3:10-14;
Rev. 3:3) and, as our blessed hope (Tit. 2:13), motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial
service and energetic mission (2 Thess. 1:6-8; 2 Tim. 4:8; Tit. 2:14; Heb. 9:28; 1 Jn. 3:2-3; 2
Pet. 3:10-14).

We believe that God will raise the dead bodily (Isa. 26:19; Dan. 12:2; 1 Cor. 15; 1 Thess.
4:13-18; Rev. 20:13) and judge the world (Ecc. 12:14; Matt. 12:36; 26:31-32; Acts 17:31; Rom.
14:10; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Tim. 4:1; Rev. 20:12), assigning the unbeliever to condemnation and
eternal conscious punishment (Matt. 25:46; Lk. 16:26; 2 Thess. 1:9; Rev. 14:11; 21:6,8;
22:14,15), and the believer to eternal blessedness and joy with the Lord (Matt. 25:34, 46; Jn.
14:2; Rev. 21:1-3), in the new heaven and the new earth (Isa. 65:17; 66:22; Rom. 8:19-21; Heb.
12:26;27; 2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21:1; 22:3), to the praise of His glorious grace (Eph. 1:6, 12). Amen.