Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and
certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
WE BELIEVE that there is one
living and true God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory, and that this
triune God created, upholds, and governs all things.
WE BELIEVE that the BIBLE is the only
inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God.
WE BELIEVE IN GOD THE FATHER, an
infinite, personal Spirit perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and
love, and that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men.
We believe that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from
sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, God's
only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His
virgin birth, in His sinless life, and in His miracles and teaching.
We believe in His substitutionary atoning death, His bodily
resurrection, and His ascension into heaven where He sits at the right
hand of the Father. We believe in His personal, visible return to
earth, and the establishment of His Kingdom.
WE BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, who
convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and who
regenerates, sanctifies, and empowers for ministry all who believe in
Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus
Christ, and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide.
WE BELIEVE that all PEOPLE are
sinners by nature and choice, and therefore regeneration by the Holy
Spirit is essential. We believe that repentance (turning away) from
sin and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is the only way
to come into relationship with God.
WE BELIEVE in the resurrection of all
people, both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto eternal
life in heaven, and they that are lost unto eternal damnation in hell.
WE BELIEVE it is important to uphold
the Scriptural practices of the early church. Therefore, we hold to
the practice of water baptism and the regular taking of communion. We
do not believe that either of these practices is essential for
salvation, but that they serve as a demonstration of our living faith
in Christ.