Doctrinal Statement

 

The Holy Scriptures

 We Believe the Bible (being the 66 books comprising the Old and New Testaments) to be the infallible, inspired, authoritative Word of God, without error in the original writings, and the supreme and final authority in doctrine and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Peter 1:21; John 17:17)

 

God

 We Believe God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three Persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis 1:1; 26-27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

 

Jesus Christ

 We Believe Jesus Christ lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people 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’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 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)

 

 

Man

We Believe that Man, created by God, willfully sinned and as a result is separated from God and without hope of regaining fellowship with Him apart from receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. (Romans 3:23, 6:23; Acts 4:12)

 

 

Salvation

The Forgiveness of Sin Cannot Be Earned – It Is A Free Gift for Those Who Ask. We Believe that salvation (forgiveness of sins) is available only by the grace of God through the blood of Jesus Christ. This free gift of forgiveness of sins and the removal of the associated guilt are offered to all who receive Christ as Lord and Savior through faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Colossians 2:6; John 3:16)

 

 

The Church

We Believe that the Church is the body and bride of Christ on earth, founded on the day of Pentecost, consisting of all true Christians everywhere. (Matthew 16:13-18; Ephesians 4:4-6; Acts 1:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17)

 

 

Eternity – Life After Death

We Believe that death seals the eternity of each person (Hebrews 9:27). Those who are forgiven of their sins will spend eternity with God in heaven; those not forgiven of their sins will be eternally separated from God in hell. (John 5:28-29; Daniel 12:2; 2 Corinthians 4:14; Acts 17:31)