We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the very Word of God. They are verbally and plenarily inspired and inerrant in the original writings. The Scriptures are the final authority in faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:19 -21; Psalm 119).

THE GODHEAD

We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each person has the same nature, attributes, and is perfect (Matthew 28:19,20 & Colossians 2:9).

THE SON JESUS CHRIST

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is 100% God and 100% man. He was begotten by the Father, conceived by the Holy Spirit, and was born to the Virgin Mary. He is eternal with no beginning and no end. Jesus died for the sins of everyone and is the substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. His body was crucified, and He raised from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is our High Priest, mediator, and advocate (Colossians 1;15-17; Corinthians 15:1-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 4:15).

THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is God. He was present and active as were the Father and Son in the creation. On the day of Pentecost, He came in a new way by indwelling every born-again Christian. His work includes but is not limited to restraining evil in the world, convicting people of sin, righteousness, and judgement, baptizing believers spiritually into the body of Christ; sealing them with security; and empowering them to produce fruit in their life. The gifts of the Spirit include temporary gifts for the founding of the church. There are other gifts that are permanent and are utilized for the church age. Temporary gifts include prophecies, miracles, tongues and the interpretation of tongues, apostleship, and healings. God can and does perform miracles as He so desire (John 14:16,17; 16:7-15:1 Corinthians :12-30; Titus 3:5).

HUMAN BEINGS

Humans are made in the likeness and image of God. The first human, Adam, sinned and thereby brought the judgment of God on humanity that is revealed in physical, spiritual, and eternal death. All human beings are born with a fallen nature, therefore are accountable for their sins, and need to be born again. There are three institutions that present a divine order to regulate humanity. They are family, government, and the church. Likewise, each person’s biological sexuality is appointed by God.  We believe marriage is between on man and one woman (Genesis 1:26,27; Genesis 2:18-25; Psalm 51:5; John 3:3-16; Romans 1:21-32; 1 Peter 1:18,19).

THE CHURCH

The church universal began at Pentecost. It consists of those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. The local church consists of a group of believers who are the body of Christ. Christ is the Head of the church and leadership is appointed based on the instructions given in the pastoral epistles. The church gathers for worship, prayer, fellowship, preaching, praising God, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances (Acts 2:42-47; Ephesians 1:20-23: 1 Corinthians 12-14; Romans 12).

ETERNITY

We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ and that all individuals will spend eternity either in the everlasting conscious punishment of the lost or the everlasting conscious bliss of the just (Luke 16;19-26; 1 Corinthians 15;51-57; Revelation 20:1-15).