We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, consisting of sixty-six books, are the verbally and plenarily inspired Word of God, given by the Holy Spirit through human authors (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:21).
We believe that the Scriptures are inerrant and infallible in the original writings, wholly true and trustworthy in all that they affirm (John 17:17; Luke 21:33). We believe that the Bible is the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith, doctrine, church life, and personal conduct, and that believers are called to diligently study, obey, and teach its truth. (2 Timothy 3:16–17).
We believe that the God revealed in the Bible is the only true God, and we reject all other religions and belief systems (Deuteronomy 6:4). God is the Creator of all things. He created the heavens, the earth, and everything in them in six literal days and rested on the seventh day (Genesis 1:1–2:3).
We believe that the Godhead is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each is fully God, yet they are distinct persons (Matthew 28:19).
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Holy Spirit (John 1:1, 14; Philippians 2:5–8). We believe He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, and accomplished our redemption through His substitutionary death on the cross, burial, and bodily resurrection (Luke 1:35; Romans 3:24–26; 1 Peter 2:24; Romans 4:25).
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and mankind and the only way of salvation (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5). We believe that He is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and sustainer of all things, and the head of the church, and that He is now exalted at the right hand of God where He intercedes for His people (Colossians 1:15–19; Hebrews 1:3; 7:25). We believe that Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory to fulfill all the purposes of God (Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11–16).
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, fully God and co-equal with the Father and the Son (Matthew 28:19). He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and calls sinners to repentance (John 16:7–11). At the moment of faith, the Holy Spirit regenerates believers, baptizes them into the body of Christ, indwells them, seals them for salvation, and empowers them for holy living and service (John 3:5–8; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13–14). We believe that the Holy Spirit sovereignly distributes spiritual gifts to believers for the building up of the church and the service of God’s people (1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Ephesians 4:7–12). The Holy Spirit continually fills, guides, and sanctifies believers, enabling them to live in obedience to God (Ephesians 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19).
We believe that angels are heavenly beings created by God who carry out His purposes and minister to those who will inherit salvation (Luke 1:19; Hebrews 1:7, 14). We believe that there are powers and dominions presently in the heavenly realms which the church will replace in the age to come (Ephesians 1:21).
We believe that Satan and demons are fallen angelic beings originally created by God (Ezekiel 28:13–16). Satan presently exercises authority over the world (John 12:31). The punishment of all angels who rebelled against God has been reserved, and they will ultimately be tormented forever in the lake of fire (Jude 1:6; Revelation 20:10).
We believe that the Gospel is the good news that through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the cross, sinners can receive forgiveness and enter the Kingdom of God that Christ will establish at His return (Matthew 4:23; Mark 1:15; John 3:3; Revelation 19:11–20:6).
We believe that salvation is the gift of God, given by grace and received through faith in Jesus Christ, and not earned by human works (Ephesians 2:8–10; Romans 6:23; Acts 13:38–39). We believe that Jesus Christ accomplished our salvation through His substitutionary death, burial, and bodily resurrection, providing redemption and reconciliation with God (Isaiah 53:4–5; John 19:30; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24). To receive salvation, a person must repent of sin and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, trusting in Him alone as Savior and Lord (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9–10). Those who are saved are justified by faith, born again, and adopted as children of God, becoming heirs of His kingdom and the promises made to Abraham (John 1:12; Galatians 3:6–9, 14; 1 Peter 1:3–5).
We believe in the resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. Those who believe and persevere in faithful obedience will inherit eternal life and glory in the age to come, while those who reject the truth will face judgment and eternal punishment (Romans 2:6–10; Hebrews 10:28–31; Revelation 20:12–15; 21:7–8).
We believe that water baptism by immersion should be the first response of a person who believes in Jesus Christ and the Gospel (Acts 8:36–38). Baptism marks the beginning of discipleship, symbolizing that believers have died to sin and now walk in newness of life (Romans 6:3–14). Commitment and accountability to a local assembly of believers is essential for all who seek to faithfully follow Christ (Hebrews 10:25).
Jesus Christ is the head of the church, and His words are the final authority within it (Ephesians 5:23).We believe the church should not operate with hierarchical authority but should be shepherded by a plurality of elders who oversee teaching and leadership (Acts 20:28). Elders carry significant responsibility but must not exercise domineering authority over the church (Mark 10:42–44; 1 Peter 5:5).
We believe in the future second coming of Jesus Christ and the end of the present age. The church will remain on earth through the tribulation until the return of Christ (Matthew 24:29–30). At His coming, the dead in Christ will rise first, and those who are alive will be transformed; together they will meet the Lord in the air (1 Thessalonians 4:15–17). After His return, Jesus Christ will establish His millennial kingdom on earth (Revelation 11:15). The establishment of this kingdom is the central theme of the Scriptures and the fulfillment of God’s promises (Genesis 15:1–5; 2 Samuel 7:13–16; Luke 1:32; Revelation 19:15).
Following the thousand-year reign of Christ, Satan will be released and will deceive the nations, gathering them for battle against the saints (Revelation 20:7–9). Fire from heaven will destroy them, and Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire forever (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10). After this, God will resurrect the dead and judge all people at the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11–15). The redeemed will enter the eternal state with God in the new heavens and new earth (2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 21).