Beliefs About God

1. The Trinity

There is one living, sovereign God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Revelation 1:8; Isaiah 43:10-11; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19

2. Jesus Christ

Jesus was sent by the Father to live on earth; he was fully God and fully human, yet had no sin. Jesus willingly laid down his life, and after three days he rose from the grave. In doing this, Jesus fulfilled the payment for the world's debt of sin.

Luke 1:31, 35; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21

3. The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father and Son to reveal humanity's need for God by exposing sin, affirming righteousness, warning of judgment and to empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. He lives in every believer and is a constant helper, teacher, and guide.

John 14:16-17

Beliefs About People

1. Creation

God created people in his image, and everyone matters to God.

Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 5:1-2

2. Sin

All people are sinners and need God's forgiveness.

Romans 3:23

3. Salvation

Those who confess and turn from their sin, trusting in Jesus Christ, will be saved by grace and become children of God, with the promise of eternal life.

John 3:16-17; Galatians 3:26

Beliefs About the Church, the Bible, and Christ's Return

1. The Church

Jesus Christ is the head of the Church which is His body made up of all who believe in Him.

I Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:15-16

2. The Bible

The Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God and is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

3. Christ's Return

Jesus Christ will return and there will be a final judgment. All those who have trusted in Christ will enter eternal life in God's presence, while those who have rejected Him will face eternal punishment in hell.

Matthew 24:30-31; Acts 1:11; Revelation 22:12; John 5:28-29; Revelation 20:11-15