Core Beliefs
God
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has existed eternally in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1 / Genesis 1:26-27 / Genesis 3:22 / Psalm 90:2 / Matthew 28:19 / I Peter 1:2 / 2 Corinthians 13:14
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven and will return again to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23 / Isaiah 9:6 / John 1:1-5 / John 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
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God, the Lord and giver of life, who was active in the Old Testament and given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. He empowers the saints for service and witness, cleanses man from the old nature and conforms us to the image of Christ. The baptism in the Holy Spirit, which happens in accordance with or sometimes subsequent to conversion, releases the fullness of the Spirit and is evidenced by the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 3:17 / John 16:7-13 / John 14:16-17 / Acts 1:8 / 1 Corinthians 2:12 / 1 Corinthians 3:16 / Ephesians 1:13 / Galatians 5:25 / Ephesians 5:18
The Bible
The Bible is God's Word to all men. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the ultimate source of truth for Christian beliefs and living.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 / 2 Peter 1:20-21 / 2 Timothy 1:13 / Psalm 119:105 / Psalm 119:160 / Psalm 12:6 / Proverbs 30:5
Humanity
Humanity is made in the image of God. Although God designed us to have fellowship with Him, we became alienated from God through disobedience. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and choose to sin against God. We are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through our own efforts.
Genesis 1:27 / Psalm 8:3-6 / Isaiah 53:6 / Romans 3:23 / Colossians 1:21 / Isaiah 59:1-2
Eternity
You were created to exist forever. We believe that forever is spent in one of two places: eternally separated from God because of sin or in union with God because of His forgiveness and salvation. When you die, you will either spend eternity in heaven or hell. Eternal separation from God happens in hell. Eternal union with God occurs in heaven.
John 3:16 / 1 John 2:25 / John 5:11-13 / Romans 6:23 / Revelation 20:15
Salvation
Salvation is God's gift to you if you'll accept it. We can never make up for our sin with self-improvement or good works. It is only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness that you can be saved from ain's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment you receive Jesus Christ into your life by faith.
Romans 6:23 / Ephesians 2:8-9 / John 14:6 / John 1:12 / Titus 3:5 / Galatians 3:26 / Romans 5:1
Eternal Security
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ. the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and eternal power of God that gives this security.
John 10:29 / 2 Timothy 1:12 / Hebrews 7:25 / Hebrews 10:10-14 / 1 Peter 1:3-5
Things to Come
We believe that the Kingdom of God came in the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, that it continues to expand by the ministry of the Holy Spirit through the Church, and that it will be consummated in the glorious, visible, and triumphant appearing of Christ when he returns to the earth as King. We believe that after Christ returns, he will bring about the ultimate defeat of Satan. the resurrection of the dead. the final judgment, and the eternal blessing of the righteous. At that time, the Kingdom of God will be completely fulfilled in the new heavens and the new earth, in which righteousness dwells and in which he will be worshipped forever.
1 Corinthians 15:20-28; 50-58 / Philippians 3:20-21 / 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 / 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 / Revelation 19:1-21