Statement of Faith
The Bible
The Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God in their original writings, and our final authority in all matters of faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21).
The Triune God
There is one God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
The Lord Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is true God and true Man, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God (John 1:1,14; Luke 1:35; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:9-11).
Humanity and Sin
God created man and woman in His image, but all have sinned and are therefore separated from God (Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23).
Salvation
Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. It is received as a free gift apart from any works or religious efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; Acts 4:12).
The Church
The Church is the body of Christ, composed of all true believers, and is commissioned to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations (1 Corinthians 12:13; Matthew 28:18-20).
The Second Coming
We believe in the personal, imminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment (John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15).