What We Believe
1. The Infallible, Verbal Inspiration of the Whole Bible
Key Scripture:
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16–17
We believe that the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible Word of God in its entirety. Its words are “God-breathed,” meaning the Holy Spirit directed the human authors so that, without error, they recorded God’s revelation to humankind. Because it is the very Word of God, the Bible carries supreme authority for faith and practice. It instructs us in doctrine, shows us where we fall short, and guides us in growing in holiness and righteousness. Scripture provides the only sure foundation upon which believers can build their lives.
2. The Trinity of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Key Scripture:
“After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him, and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.’” – Matthew 3:16–17
We affirm that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—coequal in power and glory, yet distinct in personhood. This triune nature of God is evident at the baptism of Jesus, where the Father speaks from heaven, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the Son obeys and is revealed as the beloved Son. Though the word “Trinity” does not appear in Scripture, the concept permeates the biblical text, underscoring God’s unity and diversity within Himself.
3. The Genesis Account of Creation
Key Scripture:
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” – Genesis 1:1
We believe that God is the sovereign Creator of all things—visible and invisible. As revealed in the opening chapters of Genesis, He spoke the universe into existence out of nothing, showcasing His limitless power, wisdom, and glory. Humanity, made in God’s image, holds a unique place in creation, tasked with stewarding the earth under God’s authority. The Genesis account lays the foundation for understanding God’s nature, humanity’s purpose, and our accountability to Him as His creation.
4. The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ
Key Scripture:
“…behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.’” – Matthew 1:20
We believe that Jesus Christ was miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14. This miraculous birth testifies to both the divine and human natures of Christ—fully God and fully man—without sin. The virgin birth underscores God’s sovereign intervention into human history and paves the way for Christ’s redemptive work on behalf of humanity.
5. The Deity of Jesus Christ
Key Scripture:
“I and the Father are one.” – John 10:30
We declare that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. Throughout the Gospels, He makes explicit claims to deity, and His authority over nature, demons, disease, and death validates these claims. By stating, “I and the Father are one,” Jesus reveals that He shares the very nature of God, coequal and coeternal with the Father. His deity is essential to our salvation, for only One who is fully God could offer a perfect atoning sacrifice and conquer sin and death on our behalf.
6. The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
Key Scripture:
“But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus…so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.” – Hebrews 2:9
We believe that Jesus Christ willingly laid down His life on the cross to atone for the sins of the world. By His death, He satisfied the demands of God’s justice and demonstrated God’s love for humanity. Christ’s sacrifice was once-for-all, perfect and complete—no further sacrifice is necessary. Through faith in Christ’s atoning work, sinners are reconciled to God, justified, and brought into a living relationship with Him.
7. The Bodily Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ
Key Scripture:
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins… He was buried, and He was raised on the third day…” – 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
We firmly hold that Jesus Christ arose bodily from the grave, demonstrating His victory over sin and death. The resurrection is the cornerstone of the Christian faith—without it, our preaching and faith would be in vain. After appearing to His disciples and many others, Christ ascended into heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for believers. His resurrection and ascension guarantee that believers will also be raised and enjoy eternal life in His presence.
Key Scripture:
“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16–17
We believe that the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible Word of God in its entirety. Its words are “God-breathed,” meaning the Holy Spirit directed the human authors so that, without error, they recorded God’s revelation to humankind. Because it is the very Word of God, the Bible carries supreme authority for faith and practice. It instructs us in doctrine, shows us where we fall short, and guides us in growing in holiness and righteousness. Scripture provides the only sure foundation upon which believers can build their lives.
2. The Trinity of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Key Scripture:
“After being baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him, and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.’” – Matthew 3:16–17
We affirm that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—coequal in power and glory, yet distinct in personhood. This triune nature of God is evident at the baptism of Jesus, where the Father speaks from heaven, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the Son obeys and is revealed as the beloved Son. Though the word “Trinity” does not appear in Scripture, the concept permeates the biblical text, underscoring God’s unity and diversity within Himself.
3. The Genesis Account of Creation
Key Scripture:
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” – Genesis 1:1
We believe that God is the sovereign Creator of all things—visible and invisible. As revealed in the opening chapters of Genesis, He spoke the universe into existence out of nothing, showcasing His limitless power, wisdom, and glory. Humanity, made in God’s image, holds a unique place in creation, tasked with stewarding the earth under God’s authority. The Genesis account lays the foundation for understanding God’s nature, humanity’s purpose, and our accountability to Him as His creation.
4. The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ
Key Scripture:
“…behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.’” – Matthew 1:20
We believe that Jesus Christ was miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14. This miraculous birth testifies to both the divine and human natures of Christ—fully God and fully man—without sin. The virgin birth underscores God’s sovereign intervention into human history and paves the way for Christ’s redemptive work on behalf of humanity.
5. The Deity of Jesus Christ
Key Scripture:
“I and the Father are one.” – John 10:30
We declare that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. Throughout the Gospels, He makes explicit claims to deity, and His authority over nature, demons, disease, and death validates these claims. By stating, “I and the Father are one,” Jesus reveals that He shares the very nature of God, coequal and coeternal with the Father. His deity is essential to our salvation, for only One who is fully God could offer a perfect atoning sacrifice and conquer sin and death on our behalf.
6. The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
Key Scripture:
“But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus…so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.” – Hebrews 2:9
We believe that Jesus Christ willingly laid down His life on the cross to atone for the sins of the world. By His death, He satisfied the demands of God’s justice and demonstrated God’s love for humanity. Christ’s sacrifice was once-for-all, perfect and complete—no further sacrifice is necessary. Through faith in Christ’s atoning work, sinners are reconciled to God, justified, and brought into a living relationship with Him.
7. The Bodily Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ
Key Scripture:
“For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins… He was buried, and He was raised on the third day…” – 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
We firmly hold that Jesus Christ arose bodily from the grave, demonstrating His victory over sin and death. The resurrection is the cornerstone of the Christian faith—without it, our preaching and faith would be in vain. After appearing to His disciples and many others, Christ ascended into heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for believers. His resurrection and ascension guarantee that believers will also be raised and enjoy eternal life in His presence.
8. That All Have Sinned and Are in Need of Salvation
Key Scriptures:
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23
“All unrighteousness is sin…” – 1 John 5:17
We recognize that every human being is born under the curse of sin, inherited from Adam’s fall, and therefore stands guilty before a holy God. Sin separates us from God and leaves us spiritually dead, in need of rescue. This universal condition underscores our inability to save ourselves through moral effort or religious observance. Only God’s intervention can address the problem of sin and restore us to fellowship with Him.
9. Salvation: By Grace Through Faith, Free to All, and Eternally Secure
Key Scriptures:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
“…whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Romans 10:13
“My sheep hear My voice…and no one will snatch them out of My hand.” – John 10:27-29
We confess that salvation is wholly a work of God’s grace, offered freely to all who repent and believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Human works or merit cannot add anything to the finished work of Christ. By grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, believers receive the forgiveness of sins, new life in the Spirit, and eternal security in God’s family. The same grace that saves us also keeps us, assuring that nothing can separate us from God’s love.
10. The Indwelling, Instruction, and Empowering of the Holy Spirit
Key Scripture:
“And do not get drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit,” – Ephesians 5:18
We hold that every believer in Jesus Christ is indwelt by the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. The Spirit regenerates, teaches, and guides Christians into all truth, helping us grow into Christlike maturity. He also empowers believers to serve effectively in the church and in the world, distributing spiritual gifts for the edification of the body of Christ. We are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit, continually surrendering our lives to His leading, rather than being controlled by worldly influences.
11. The Church’s Commission to Share the Gospel
Key Scriptures:
“...that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations…” – Luke 24:47
“…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…” – Acts 1:8
We believe that the Church—composed of all true believers in Christ—is commissioned by Christ to share the Good News with everyone. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, believers are called to preach repentance and the forgiveness of sins in Jesus’ name, starting in their local communities and reaching to the ends of the earth. Every Christian is a witness, bearing testimony to the saving power of the gospel through both words and deeds, demonstrating Christ’s love and truth in daily life.
12. The Eternal Destinies of Humanity: Hell and Heaven
Key Scripture:
“These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” – Matthew 25:46
We affirm the reality of two eternal destinies: eternal life for those who have trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal judgment for those who reject Him. Scripture depicts hell as a place of everlasting separation from God, while heaven is the eternal dwelling place of the redeemed, filled with the presence and glory of God. This stark contrast underscores both the gravity of sin and the magnitude of God’s grace. It also motivates believers to share Christ’s message of hope and reconciliation with urgency.
13. Marriage Between a Man and Woman as Ordained by God
Key References:
“God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” – Genesis 1:27
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife…” – Ephesians 5:31
We believe that God instituted marriage to be a lifelong covenant relationship between one man and one woman. This design, revealed at creation and reaffirmed throughout Scripture, reflects God’s intention for companionship, mutual support, procreation, and the flourishing of society. In the New Testament, marriage is used as a powerful symbol of Christ’s loving, sacrificial relationship with His Church (Ephesians 5:22–33). As such, we uphold the sanctity and permanence of biblical marriage as foundational to healthy families and communities.
Each of these core beliefs underscores central truths taught throughout Scripture. Taken together, they shape a robust Christian worldview, informing how we live, worship, serve, and share the hope of the gospel with the world. Through these beliefs, we seek to glorify God and advance His kingdom on earth, proclaiming that salvation and eternal life are found in Jesus Christ alone.
Key Scriptures:
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23
“All unrighteousness is sin…” – 1 John 5:17
We recognize that every human being is born under the curse of sin, inherited from Adam’s fall, and therefore stands guilty before a holy God. Sin separates us from God and leaves us spiritually dead, in need of rescue. This universal condition underscores our inability to save ourselves through moral effort or religious observance. Only God’s intervention can address the problem of sin and restore us to fellowship with Him.
9. Salvation: By Grace Through Faith, Free to All, and Eternally Secure
Key Scriptures:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
“…whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Romans 10:13
“My sheep hear My voice…and no one will snatch them out of My hand.” – John 10:27-29
We confess that salvation is wholly a work of God’s grace, offered freely to all who repent and believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Human works or merit cannot add anything to the finished work of Christ. By grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, believers receive the forgiveness of sins, new life in the Spirit, and eternal security in God’s family. The same grace that saves us also keeps us, assuring that nothing can separate us from God’s love.
10. The Indwelling, Instruction, and Empowering of the Holy Spirit
Key Scripture:
“And do not get drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit,” – Ephesians 5:18
We hold that every believer in Jesus Christ is indwelt by the Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation. The Spirit regenerates, teaches, and guides Christians into all truth, helping us grow into Christlike maturity. He also empowers believers to serve effectively in the church and in the world, distributing spiritual gifts for the edification of the body of Christ. We are commanded to be filled with the Holy Spirit, continually surrendering our lives to His leading, rather than being controlled by worldly influences.
11. The Church’s Commission to Share the Gospel
Key Scriptures:
“...that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations…” – Luke 24:47
“…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…” – Acts 1:8
We believe that the Church—composed of all true believers in Christ—is commissioned by Christ to share the Good News with everyone. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, believers are called to preach repentance and the forgiveness of sins in Jesus’ name, starting in their local communities and reaching to the ends of the earth. Every Christian is a witness, bearing testimony to the saving power of the gospel through both words and deeds, demonstrating Christ’s love and truth in daily life.
12. The Eternal Destinies of Humanity: Hell and Heaven
Key Scripture:
“These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” – Matthew 25:46
We affirm the reality of two eternal destinies: eternal life for those who have trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal judgment for those who reject Him. Scripture depicts hell as a place of everlasting separation from God, while heaven is the eternal dwelling place of the redeemed, filled with the presence and glory of God. This stark contrast underscores both the gravity of sin and the magnitude of God’s grace. It also motivates believers to share Christ’s message of hope and reconciliation with urgency.
13. Marriage Between a Man and Woman as Ordained by God
Key References:
“God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” – Genesis 1:27
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife…” – Ephesians 5:31
We believe that God instituted marriage to be a lifelong covenant relationship between one man and one woman. This design, revealed at creation and reaffirmed throughout Scripture, reflects God’s intention for companionship, mutual support, procreation, and the flourishing of society. In the New Testament, marriage is used as a powerful symbol of Christ’s loving, sacrificial relationship with His Church (Ephesians 5:22–33). As such, we uphold the sanctity and permanence of biblical marriage as foundational to healthy families and communities.
Each of these core beliefs underscores central truths taught throughout Scripture. Taken together, they shape a robust Christian worldview, informing how we live, worship, serve, and share the hope of the gospel with the world. Through these beliefs, we seek to glorify God and advance His kingdom on earth, proclaiming that salvation and eternal life are found in Jesus Christ alone.
Mission Statement
To be relevant to our culture and radical in the application of biblical truth.
