Statement of Beliefs
Scripture
The Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. The Holy Spirit moved upon the writers of the Old Testament and inspired them as they wrote the Holy Scriptures. God’s Revelation in Christ and in Scripture is unchangeable. (2 Tim 3:13-17; Heb 4:12; Psalm 119:89, 105; 1 Peter 1:23-25; Gal 1:8-9; Matt 5:18; Isa 40:8)
One God
There is only One God, eternally existent in three personalities: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God the Father—is the creation of all things. By His Word all things were created and through the power of His Word all things were held together. He sent his Son to redeem mankind unto Himself. A relationship with God only comes through Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ—is the only begotten Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life and performed many miracles. He redeemed us by His atoning death through his shed blood, He ascended to the right hand of the Father, and He will personally return in power and glory. There is no other name given under heaven by which man must be saved.
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit—inspired the writers of the Bible. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, teaches us all things, and brings us to remembrance the Word of God. (Deut 6:4; Isa 44:6-8; Isa 43:10; Matt 3:16-17; Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 12:4-6; John 14:23, 25; 1 Tim 6:15-16; 1 John 5:7)
Repentance
Mankind is perishing because of sin, which separates him from God. But God loves all mankind, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should repent. Mankind can only be saved through a complete commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, being regenerated by the Holy Spirit. (Gen 1:26, 31; Ps 8:4-8, Gen 3:1-7; Rom 5:1, 12-21; Eph 2:8-9; Acts 3:19-21; 1 Cor 15:21-22; Gal 6:14-15; 2 Cor 5:17)
Indwelling Power
The present infilling of the Holy Spirit is for all believers who desire it. The Holy Spirit’s ministry to the body of Jesus Christ gives power to live, witness, proclaim the gospel and to make disciples. The Holy Spirit gives us power to cultivate a Christ-like character through the Fruit of the Spirit and to build up and mature the church through the miraculous gifts and ministries in this present day. (John 15:8-10; 1 Cor 12:13; John 3:5-6; Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 2:38-39; Luke 11:9-13; Joel 2:28-39; 1 Cor 12-14; Heb 2:4)
Body of Believers
The local church is a body of believers brought together by the Holy Spirit as a visible part of the body of Christ and His church universal. The church is responsible to faithfully proclaim the whole Word of God in fulfilling the Great Commission, properly adminster the sacraments, and humbly submit themselves to discipline, all for the glory of God. (Matt 28:19-20; Rom 12:4-5; 1 Cor 12:27; Eph 2:22; 1 Peter 2:5, 9-10; Titus 2:14)
Eternity with God
All mankind shall give an account of their deeds in this earthly life before the judgment seat of Christ. Those with their names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life will be eternally with God in His glory while those without their names written will be eternally separated from God and tormented. (1 Thess. 5:13-17; Rev 1:7; Acts 1:11; Rev 20:10-15; 2 Cor 5:10; 2 Thess 1:7-10; Rev 21:1-4)