The Bible … is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original manuscripts, and therefore the supreme and final authority for all faith and conduct. 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 1 Corinthians 2:13
The Trinity … in the eternal existence of one God, the creator of heaven and earth, who has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18-21; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Galatians 3:20
Humanity and the Fall We believe that God created humanity, that mankind was tested and fell into sin, and that all people are now totally depraved and unable to attain divine righteousness on their own. Genesis 1–3; Romans 3:10-20; Romans 5:12-18
Jesus Christ … the Savior of humanity, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully man. Luke 1:30; John 1:18; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-3; Hebrews 1–2
The Gospel We believe in the good news of the gospel: that Christ died for the atonement of our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day for our justification. John 19:28–20:18; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 4:25
Christ’s Ascension and Intercession We believe in the bodily ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, where He is seated at the right hand of the Father and continually makes intercession for us. Acts 1:9-11; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25
Salvation by Grace through Faith We believe that salvation is a free gift of God’s grace, received through faith alone in the perfect and sufficient work of Christ on the cross. Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:8-9; Colossians 1:14; Hebrews 9:12
Water Baptism … by immersion is an act of obedience and public testimony of faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ, appropriate only for those who have personally confessed Him as Lord, and we baptize “in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, in obedience to the Scriptures, in Jesus’ name, Amen.” Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:12,16
Indwelling and Baptism in the Holy Spirit We believe that every true believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a distinct, subsequent experience empowering believers to be witnesses for Christ, with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit enables. Acts 2:4; Acts 8:14-17; Galatians 3:14-15; Acts 19:1-6; Acts 10:45-46
Gifts of the Holy Spirit … are available and active in the Church today, given to believers for the edification and building up of the Body of Christ according to the biblical guidelines. 1 Corinthians 12–14
Spirit-Filled Life and Holiness We believe in the Spirit-filled life, relying completely on the Holy Spirit’s power to live separated from the world, pursue holiness, and demonstrate authentic Christian faith. Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 1:13-14; Ephesians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 John 2:15-17; James 4:4
Divine Healing and Miracles We believe that divine healing and miracles are gracious works of God, experienced in the ministry of Christ and the early Church, and still available to believers today. James 5:14; Acts 4:30; Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 12:9; Exodus 15:26; Isaiah 53:4-5; Mark 16:17
The Lord’s Supper We believe that the Lord’s Supper is an ordinance for all believers, remembering Christ’s death, His promised return, and our shared fellowship in the one Body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Eternal Destiny We believe in the eternal life and joy of the believer in God’s presence and the eternal punishment of the unbeliever apart from God. John 3:16; Revelation 21:8
Ministry Gifts to the Church We believe that the ascended Christ has given apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip believers for works of service and to build up His Church, the Body of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-12
Christ’s Return We believe in the imminent, bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ to gather His Church and fulfill His promises. John 14:2-3; 1 Corinthians 15:51-54; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Satan and Christ’s Victory We believe in the reality and personhood of Satan, the enemy of God and adversary of the Church, whose defeat and ultimate doom were secured by Christ’s victory at Calvary. Job 1:6-12; Revelation 12:10
Sanctity of Human Life We believe that human life is sacred from conception to natural death and that followers of Christ are called to defend, protect, and care for the physical and spiritual needs of all people. Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:4-5; Isaiah 59:15-16; James 1:27
Humanity, Marriage, and Sexuality We believe that God created humanity in His image as male and female, designed marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman, and intends sexual expression to be enjoyed only within that covenant. Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-5; Ephesians 5:31
