What We Believe
Concerning the Scriptures, we believe:
- In the inspiration of the 66 books of the Bible as God’s Holy Word written by the Holy Spirit through the agency of man.
- In the inerrancy of the original documents as to being without error or deception.
- In their authority as to governing all of life, faith and practice for the individual and for the church.
- In their clarity as to being able to be interpreted, taught, and summarized into systematic theologies or doctrinal statements.
Concerning God, we believe:
- That He exists as one God in three persons who are the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
- That all three persons are equally God, coexisting together for all eternity, perfect in every way, all powerful over all things, and infinite in existence and ability.
Concerning Jesus Christ, we believe:
- That He came to earth as God in the flesh, lived a sinless life, died an atoning death for the sins of the whole world, was buried, was raised up on the third day, and now sits at the right hand of God.
Concerning Man, we believe:
- That man is made in God’s image, but sinful from conception, and in need of the saving blood of Jesus Christ.
Concerning Salvation, we believe:
- That it as an expression of God’s great love and grace which comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit.
- That every sinner is called to repent and believe in the gospel. Those who do so are saved eternally and will be daily transformed into the image of Jesus Christ, which will reach fruition at the rapture.
Concerning the Church, we believe:
- That she is the body and bride of Christ, being made up of all who have put their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.
- That each member is indwelt and empowered by the Holy Spirit to use his/her gifts to build up the body.
- That each member is enabled and required by God to live a holy life of obedience to God’s Word.
Concerning Last Things, we believe:
- That all will be resurrected, some to eternal life, others to eternal punishment.
- That Christ will return to rule over the earth for 1,000 years, followed by the final judgment, the destruction of the universe, and then the new heavens and new earth.