We Believe in GodHe is the one and only true God, the Creator of all things, that he is infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14) We Believe in Jesus ChristHe is both God and man, and has always existed. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. While on earth, He lived a sinless life and was crucified on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. Three days later, He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven, where He now reigns as our High Priest and mediator. (Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 8:58; 10:30-38; 12:45; 14:10-30; 17:5, 24; Hebrews 1:3; 4:14-15; 7:3; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; Colossians 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13; 1 John 2:20-22; Revelation 22:13) We Believe in theThe Holy Spirit's ministry is to glorify Jesus Christ and, during this age, to convict mankind of their sin. He indwells, guides, instructs, comforts and empowers every believer for Godly living and service. (2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; 5:18; Galatians 5:25) We Believe in the BibleBoth the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God. Without error in their original writings, they are the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of mankind. They are the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 12:6; 19:105,160; Proverbs 30:5) We Believe that Man was Created in the Image of GodBut man fell into sin, and as a result, is separated from God apart from the blood of Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2) We Believe that Man is Saved by Grace through Faith in Jesus ChristAnd that those accepting Him must repent of their sins, confess their faith and be baptized (immersed) in His name. (Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 1:12; 4:14; Titus 3:5;Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1; Acts 2:37,38) We Believe that Jesus Christ is the Head of the ChurchAnd that only those who place their trust in Jesus Christ are a part of that church both locally and universally. We believe that the Lord is the head of the church, and that every local church has the right, under Christ, to govern it's own affairs. We Believe that Satan is RealAnd that he desires to keep us from knowing and loving God. He is the ruler over our present world system. (Job 1:6ff; Matthew 4:1; John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 11:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:8,9; Hebrews 2:14; Ephesians 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 3:8) We Believe that Jesus will Someday Return for His ChurchThose who have already died will be resurrected...believers to everlasting joy with the Lord...unbelievers to everlasting punishment. (Matthew 1:8; 2:44,46; 8:12, 12:41-42; 22:13; 25:41-46; John 2:25; 3:16; 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; 2 Peter 2:4-9; 3:7; Jude 13; Revelations 20:15) |