I. The Holy Trinity
We believe in one living and true God, eternal and of infinite power, wisdom,
goodness and righteousness. He is a faithful God who is the Creator and Preserver
of all things. In the unity of this Godhead there are three persons of one substance
with identical qualities and attributes: The Father (God), the Son (Jesus Christ),
and the Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:1; Jeremiah 10:10; 1 Timothy 1:17; John 1:1-2; John 5:18; John 10:30
II. The Son Of God
We believe in the divine nature of Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, who was conceived
by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary. Christ was both fully
man and fully God. He walked our earth, suffered at the hands of men, was crucified,
died and buried as a sacrifice for the sins of all men and women everywhere. The
purpose was to restore our relationship to God which was broken by sin (disobedience).
Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven in full victory over Satan and
sin. He now intercedes for the body of believers to God the Father.
Luke 1:27,31,35; John 3:16; Romans 5:10; Ephesians 5:2; Matthew 28:5-9; Luke 24:4-7
III. The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit as the person of the Holy Trinity who lives within
us, giving us the power to live a holy life and guiding us to truth.
Romans 8:9; Galatians 4:6
IV. The Authority Of Scripture
We believe that the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments combined constitute
the Holy Bible; no books may be added or deleted. The Holy Bible is inspired and
inerrant (that is, without error or failure of basic contents and meaning in the
original manuscripts). The Holy Bible contains all the necessary truth to lead men
and women into salvation.
Psalm 19:7; John 17:17; Romans 15:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Genesis
1:27
V. Man
We believe that mankind was created by God, in His own image, but because of
Adam’s sin (disobedience) man inherits a corrupt nature that inclines him to do
wrong. Man cannot save himself by his own will or works.
Genesis 1:27; Genesis 3:6; Genesis 6:5; Romans 5:12
VI. Salvation
We believe that Jesus Christ, the living Son of God, was given by God as a sacrifice
for the sins of all men. Christ died on the cross to mend the relationship between
God and man which had been broken by man’s sin of disobedience. Belief and faith
in Jesus Christ, recognizing Him as Lord and Savior, gives men and women the free
gift of eternal life.
John 1:29; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 5:2; 1 Peter 1:19
VII. Good Works
We believe that even though men and women cannot receive salvation by them,
good works are still pleasing to God and show evidence of a true faith in God and
Jesus as Lord of their life.
Matthew 5:16; Matthew 7:16-20; Romans 3:20; Galatians 2:16; James 2:18,22
VIII. Sanctification
We believe that entire sanctification is the work of God and the power of the
Holy Spirit making the believer pure in heart and totally committed and dedicated
to God. This work is both instantaneous and gradual (or progressive). It begins
when a person is saved and continues throughout life. But there is a second definite
work of grace after salvation, a time when the believer is convicted of a "lukewarm
Christian life" and looks to Christ with a total commitment and dedication to "Christ-like"
living. There is no black-and-white time line involved; for some this occurs soon
following salvation, for others much time elapses. But for all believers, sanctification
is the will of God. Sanctification is the point in life when a believer renounces
the desire to live for self and desires to live totally for the glory of God. The
believer is then empowered by the Holy Spirit, enabling him to live a life of holiness.
This does not mean perfection of the believer, but purity of heart, soul, and mind.
1 Thessalonians 4:3; Deuteronomy 30:6; Luke 1:74-75; Acts 15:8-9; 1 Corinthians
6:11; Ephesians 4:13, 24;
1 Thessalonians 4:3,7; James 4:8
IX. Gifts of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has given spiritual gifts to all believers for
the purpose of building up the body of Christ and bringing glory to God. The gifts
are to be exercised in love and emphasize the need for unity. The unity of the body
of Christ is of utmost importance; therefore, only a language readily understood
by the congregation is to be used in public worship.
1 Corinthians 12:4,11,18,21-25; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:1-14:40
X. Sacraments
We believe that God ordained two sacraments: The Lord’s Supper and Baptism.
The Lord’s Supper is received in remembrance of Christ’s death for our sins; the
bread representing His body and the wine, His blood. It is in remembrance of God’s
love and grace toward us and the love we must share with one another. Baptism is
an outward symbolic act signifying salvation and cleansing of sin.
Matthew 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-24; 1 Corinthians 10:16; Numbers 8:7; Mark 16:16; Acts
22:26
XI. The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that those who have not accepted Christ as their personal Savior
and are unrepentant, will be judged by God in His perfect justice and doomed to
eternal punishment. We believe in the personal return of Jesus Christ to receive
His believers into heaven and eternal life. The time of His return is unknown but
may be at any moment. This is the glorious hope of all God’s children.
Ecclesiastes 12:14; Matthew 25:31-46; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 2:16; John 14:1-3;
1 Thessalonians; James 5:7-8; Revelation 22:12,20