Statement of Faith

The Bible is the inspired and only infallible Word of God — the supreme standard by which all conduct, creeds, and opinions shall be tried.

2 Timothy 3:16–17 · 2 Peter 1:20–21

There is one true God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit — equal in power and glory.

Deuteronomy 6:4 · Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 13:14

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal future return to the earth in power and glory to rule for a thousand years.

John 1:1–14 · John 14:6 · Acts 1:11 · Revelation 20:6

We believe in the blessed hope — the imminent return of Christ for overcoming believers.

Titus 2:13 · 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

We believe in the fall and sinfulness of man, and that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the redeeming blood of Christ. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential to personal salvation.

Romans 3:23 · Acts 2:38 · John 3:5–7

Divine healing is available through the redemptive work of Christ on the cross. By His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5 · James 5:14–15 · 1 Peter 2:24

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. The Spirit-filled believer is evidenced by a renewed love for God and people, a commitment to Scripture and holy living, and has the capability of speaking with new tongues whether or not they choose to exercise this gifting.

Acts 2:4 · Acts 1:8 · 1 Corinthians 12:4–11

The Church of Jesus Christ is the universal, spiritual body of believers from every tribe, tongue, kindred, and race of peoples — indwelt by God through the Holy Spirit and divinely empowered to fulfill ministry and the Great Commission on earth.

Matthew 16:18 · Ephesians 1:22–23 · Acts 2:42–47

We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life. Christian growth can only be realized by faith in the promises of God.

1 Thessalonians 4:3–4 · Hebrews 12:14 · 2 Peter 3:18

We believe in the resurrection and final judgment of both the saved and the lost — the saved to everlasting life and the lost to everlasting damnation. We believe in the new heavens and the new earth and the holy Jerusalem, the city of God, descending out of heaven and filled with the glory of God.

John 5:28–29 · Revelation 20:11–15 · Revelation 21:1–4

Marriage is God-ordained. The Creator made them male and female, and marriage is to be an exclusive, lifelong faithful union between a man and a woman. This relationship between a husband and wife should parallel the relationship between Christ and the Church.

Matthew 19:4–5 · Ephesians 5:23–30

We practice two ordinances: (1) Water Baptism by immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving the gift of salvation, and (2) Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.

Romans 6:3–4 · Matthew 28:19 · 1 Corinthians 11:23–26