What We Believe

In Essentials – Unity 

In Non-Essentials – Freedom 

In All Things – Charity 

1. The Bible

A. Inspiration and Authority

• The Bible (66 books of the Old and New Testaments) is inspired by the Holy Spirit and is infallible.

• It is the supreme and final authority in all matters.
  
  

• Verses: Psalm 19:7–11; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Romans 3:1–2
  
  

2. God

A. Nature of God

• One eternal, sovereign, and morally perfect God.

• Creator and Sustainer of all things.
  
  

• Verses: Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:17; Deuteronomy 32:4; Matthew 5:48
  
  

B. The Trinity

• God exists eternally in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  
  

• Verses: Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; John 1:1–3; John 8:58; John 14:9; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 3:17
  
  

3. Jesus Christ

A. Person of Christ

• Jesus is God the Son, the Messiah, and the eternal Word made flesh.

• Conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

• Fully God and fully man.
  
  

• Verses: John 1:1–2,14; Luke 1:34–35; John 8:58; Hebrews 2:14,17; Hebrews 4:15
  
  

B. Work of Christ

• Lived a sinless life.

• Died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins.

• Rose bodily on the third day.

• Ascended to heaven and now intercedes for us.
  
  

• Verses: Isaiah 53:6,10; Matthew 20:28; 1 Peter 2:24; John 20; Acts 2:29–32; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8; Acts 1:9; Romans 8:34
  
  

4. The Holy Spirit

A. Person of the Spirit

• The Holy Spirit is God, equal with the Father and Son.
  
  

• Verses: 1 Corinthians 3:16
  
  

B. Work of the Spirit

• Poured out at Pentecost to glorify Christ.

• Applies Jesus’ saving work to hearts.

• Empowers the Church.

• Seals and protects believers.

• Indwells every believer.
  
  

• Verses: Acts 2; John 16:8–14; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 4:30; Romans 8:9
  
  

5. Humanity

A. Created in God's Image

• Made for relationship and obedience to God.
  
  

• Verses: Genesis 1:27; Matthew 22:37–38; John 14:15
  
  

B. Fallen Nature

• All people are born in sin and are estranged from God.

• Subject to His judgment and separation without redemption.
  
  

• Verses: Romans 5:12–19; 1 Corinthians 15:21–22; Romans 3:23; 6:23; Colossians 1:21; Romans 3:18; Matthew 25:31–33,46
  
  

6. Salvation

A. Nature of Salvation

• Reconciliation with God, forgiveness of sin, and the gift of eternal life.

• Verses: Acts 10:43; Romans 6:23; Matthew 13:40–43; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
  
  

B. Means of Salvation

• Provided by Jesus’ atoning death and resurrection.

• Received by grace through faith alone.

• Requires repentance and personal trust in Jesus.
  
  

• Verses: Romans 3:25; 1 Peter 1:3; 3:21; Ephesians 2:8–9; John 3:16; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Mark 1:15; Acts 2:38; James 2:17–18
  
  

7. The Church

A. Universal Church

• All believers across time who are united by saving faith and the Spirit.
  
  

• Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:12–13; Hebrews 12:23
  
  

B. Local Church

• A visible expression of the Church through gathered believers.

• Characterized by preaching the Word, worship, obedience, ordinances, and loving fellowship.
  
  

• Verses: Acts 2:42–47; Hebrews 10:24–25
  
  

8. The Return of Christ

A. Second Coming and Judgment

• Jesus will return bodily and visibly to judge the living and the dead.

• Believers will enter eternal life; unbelievers will face eternal separation from God.
  
  

• Verses: Matthew 24:30–31; 25:31–33,46
  
  

9. The Church: The Body of Christ

A. Composed of All Believers

• All who have placed their faith in Christ are spiritually united into one body.

• Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:12–13; Galatians 3:28; Romans 12:5
  
  

B. Christ as the Head

• Jesus is the head of the Church, giving it direction, life, and authority.

• Verses: Ephesians 1:22–23; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 5:23

10. Communion

B. The Lord’s Supper

• A remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice and future return.

• Open to all who have placed their faith in Jesus.
  
  

• Verses: Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26