What We Believe

God

The triune God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is Creator and Ruler of the Universe.

 

Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

 

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the Son of God and co-equal with the Father. He lived a sinless, human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. After three days, he rose from the dead to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended into Heaven and will return one day to earth to reign as King of kings and Lord of lords.

 

Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 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 co-equal with the Father and Son. His presence in the world makes us aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian and gives power for living, ability to understand God’s truth and guidance for doing right. Every believer is gifted by the Spirit. As Christians, we seek to live under His leadership.

 

2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25

 

Bible

The Bible is God’s Word. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without a mixture of error.

 

2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

 

Human Beings

People are made in the image of God to be like Him in character. People are the supreme objects of God’s creation. Every person has the potential for good, but we are impaired by an attitude of disobedience called “sin.” This attitude separates people from God and causes problems in life.

 

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2

 

Salvation

Salvation is a free gift from God; it is not the result of good works or self-improvement. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and put our faith in Jesus, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment a person receives Jesus Christ into his or her life by faith.

 

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

 

Eternal Security

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, true believers can never lose their salvation. Salvation is kept by the grace and power of God--not by self-efforts of Christians.

 

John 10:29; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25, 10:10, 14; 1 Peter 1:3-5

 

Eternity

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation through Christ. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally reconciled with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence.