Our Beliefs

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe

He has eternally existed as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The three are coequal and are one God.

Genesis 1:1 NIV Genesis 1:26 NIV Genesis 1:27 NIV Genesis 3:22 NIV Psalms 90:2 NIV Matthew 28:19 NIV 2 Corinthians 13:14 NIV

Jesus is the Son of God

He is coequal with the Father and Holy Spirit. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to earth to reign as King.

Matthew 1:22-23 NIV Isaiah 9:6 NIV John 1:1-5 NIV Hebrews 4:14-15 NIV 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NIV Romans 1:3-4 NIV Acts 1:9-11 NIV Colossians 2:9-10 NIV 1 Timothy 6:14-15 NIV

The Holy Spirit lives in each Christian from salvation

The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He provides Christians with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer spiritual gifts when they are saved. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

Acts 1:8 NIV John 14:16-17 NIV John 16:7-13 NIV Galatians 5:25 NIV 1 Corinthians 2:12 NIV 1 Corinthians 3:16 NIV Ephesians 1:13 NIV 2 Corinthians 13:14 NIV 1 Peter 1:2 NIV

The Bible is God's Word to us

The Bible was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error.

2 Timothy 3:16 NIV 2 Peter 1:20-21 NIV Psalms 119:105 NIV Psalms 119:160 NIV Psalms 12:6 NIV Proverbs 30:5 NIV Isaiah 55:11 NIV

People are the supreme object of God's creation

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.” Sin separates us from God and causes many problems in our life.

Genesis 1:27 NIV Isaiah 53:6 NIV Romans 3:23 NIV Isaiah 59:1-2 NIV Psalms 139:13-16 NIV Colossians 2:13-15 NIV

Salvation is God's free gift to us, but we must accept it

We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

Romans 6:23 NIV Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV John 14:6 NIV Romans 5:1 NIV Romans 10:9-10 NIV Romans 5:8 NIV

People will exist eternally with or without God

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life in heaven. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.

John 3:16 NIV John 14:17 NIV Romans 6:23 NIV Revelation 20:15 NIV Philippians 2:5-11 KJV Matthew 25:31-34 NIV Matthew 25:41 NIV

Baptism is symbolic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ

Once we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, baptism is a way for us to publicly declare our new life in Christ. It is also a step of obedience based on God’s commands and allows us to follow the example of Jesus, who submitted himself to baptism to “fulfill all righteousness.”

Matthew 3:16-17 NIV Matthew 28:18-20 NIV Acts 2:41 NIV Acts 8:12 NIV Romans 6:4 NIV Colossians 2:12 NIV

In addition to Essential Beliefs, we have liberty in Non-Essential Beliefs

Accept the one whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters … Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master servants stand or fall … So then each of us will give an account of ourselves to God … So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.

Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.

1 Corinthians 10:23-24

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