We are committed to the truth that the Bible is the fully inspired Word of God, without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, yet reflects the backgrounds, styles and vocabularies of the human authors. The Bible has final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

(Exodus 24:4a; Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21)

We are committed to the truth that there is one true God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each of whom possess equally all of the attributes of deity and characteristics of personality, while executing distinct, but harmonious functions.

(Genesis 1:1, 2, 26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 3:16-17; John 1:1, 14; Galatians 4:4-6; Ephesians 4:5-6; Colossians 1:15-20)

We are committed to the truth that God the Father is an infinite and personal spirit, perfect in holiness, judgment, wisdom, power and love. We believe He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, answers prayer, justly executes His wrath upon those who disobey, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.

(Lamentations 3:22-23; Matthew 7:7-11; John 3:16; 4:24; Romans 1:18-20; Romans 5:8-9; 1 Timothy 1:2; 1 Peter 5:7)

We are committed to the truth that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He was like us in every way except that he had no sinful nature and committed no sin. Since he was without sin, Jesus’ death in our place fully satisfied God’s justice and thus made a way for us to enter into a reconciled relationship with God. After his death, Jesus proved his power over death by rising from the dead. He is now in heaven where he intercedes with God for us. He will come again to earth, personally and visibly, to fulfill history and God’s eternal plan.

(Matthew 1:18-24; 20:28; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 24; John 1:1, 14; 20:28; Acts 1:11; Romans 4:25; 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:14-15; 9:28)

We are committed to the truth that the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity, equal to the Father and the Son in essence and attributes. He initiates our relationship with God by convincing us of our sin and helping us see our need for a Savior. He permanently indwells each person at the point of their faith commitment and assures them of their relationship with God, placing them in the body of Christ. He leads us into all truth and guides believers in understanding and applying the scripture. He gives believers spiritual gifts for the building of the church body. He empowers believers to communicate the good news of Jesus Christ and bears fruit for the glory of God.

(Genesis 1:2; Luke 12:12; John 3:3-6; John 14; 15:8, 16, 26, 27; 16:5-15; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9, 16; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 12:4-13; Ephesians 1:13-14; 5:18)

We are committed to the truth that every person is a sinner by nature and by choice and is therefore separated from God and deserving of judgment. Sin can be described as a natural bent to resist God, live independent of Him and make choices contrary to His Word and character. Sinful thoughts, attitudes and actions result from living independently of God and relying on ourselves instead of trusting and depending on God. Each person is responsible for their sin and the penalty it incurs, which is physical and spiritual death.

(Psalm 51:3-5; Proverbs 3:5-6; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 15:18-19; Romans 1:21; Romans 3:10-12, 23; 5:12-21; 6:23; Ephesians 2:1-3; 2 Thessalonians: 8-9; 1 John 1:8; Revelation 20:14-15)

We are committed to the truth that everyone who turns from their sin and makes a faith commitment to God receives salvation. Salvation is God’s restoration of the broken relationship between God and man. God’s free gift of salvation is the result of personally applying Christ’s death and resurrection to our sin, not a result of anything we try to do or earn.

(John 3:16; Romans 6:23; 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:4-5, 8-9; 1 Timothy 2:4-6; Titus 3:4-7; 1 John 4:10)

We are committed to the truth that the Lord Jesus Christ has given two ordinances to the local church: baptism and communion (the Lord’s Supper). These are to be observed and practiced until the return of Christ. Believers are to be baptized in obedience to Christ’s command, by immersion in water, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Believers are to celebrate communion as instituted by Christ in remembrance of His death, signifying His saving work on the cross. The elements used in communion are symbolic of Christ’s broken body and His shed blood.

(Matthew 26:26-28; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 22:14-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41; Acts 8:12, 38-39; 18:8; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

We are committed to the truth that the Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct, that believers have a direct relationship with God and are ultimately responsible to Him. We are committed to the truth that believers are to live for the glory of God with the goal of being conformed to the image of Christ. They are to honor God by obeying His Word, loving others, sharing the good news with unbelievers, and being faithful managers of the time, talent and possessions which God has given them.

(Matthew 25:21; John 13:34-35; 14:15, 23, 24; Romans 10:14-15; 12:1-2, 9-21; Romans 14:7-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 10:31; 2 Corinthians 5:10, 18-20; Ephesians 4:13; Philippians 1:27; Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 John 3:14-18; 4:20-21)

We are committed to the truth that the church refers not to a building but to that group of people who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the head of the Church. In the broadest sense, as the “universal church”, the church consists of all people everywhere who have acknowledged Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. In the narrower sense, the church refers to a local body of believers who gather regularly for worship, prayer, fellowship, and the teaching of the Bible. They are committed to outreach to the world and service to one another through the development and use of talents and spiritual gifts. They observe baptism and communion as the ordinances established by Jesus Christ. Under the watchful care of spiritual leaders, the members work together in love, submission and unity for the purpose of bringing glory to God and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a lost world.

(Matthew 5:16; 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2:41-42; 1 Corinthians 12:7, 12, 13; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 5:19-21; Philippians 2:1-5; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 10:24-25; 13:17)

We are committed to the truth that Jesus Christ will personally and visibly return to earth to rule the Kingdom of God. Every person will ultimately be judged by God. Those who formerly chose to believe in and follow Christ will enjoy eternal life in heaven. Those who chose to reject Jesus and live life their own way will be separated from God and eternally punished in hell.

(Matthew 16:27; 24:30; 25:31-46; Mark 9:43-48; John 14:3; Romans 14:10-12; 2 Thessalonians 1:7b-10; Hebrews 10:27; 2 Peter 2:4-10; Revelations 20:12-15; Revelations 21:3)