Statement of Faith
Our Foundational Beliefs and Theological Convictions
The Scriptures
We believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God. We have His preserved Word in the English language as the King James Version (Authorized Edition), which serves as our sole authority for faith and practice.
II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:16-21
The Godhead
We believe in one God who eternally exists in three distinct persons—God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit—each equal in attributes and power.
Exodus 20:2-3; I Corinthians 8:6; I John 5:7
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who became man without ceasing to be God, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, performed miraculous signs, died a substitutionary death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father as our High Priest and Advocate.
John 1:1,14; Philippians 2:5-8; Romans 3:25; Hebrews 1:3
The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine person who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He regenerates, baptizes, indwells, seals, and fills believers, providing spiritual gifts for the edification of the Church.
John 16:8-11; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 4:30
Salvation
We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ. It is not earned by good works but is the result of God’s unconditional love. Salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and eventual glorification.
Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 8:28-30; Titus 3:5-7
The Church
We believe the Church is a spiritual body of which Christ is the Head. It consists of all true believers of the present age, called and united by the Holy Spirit. The local church is a congregation of believers baptized by immersion and associated for worship, service, and biblical instruction.
Ephesians 1:22-23; Acts 2:41-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13
Last Things
We believe in the personal, literal, and imminent return of Jesus Christ. We anticipate the rapture of the Church, followed by the seven-year tribulation, and the millennial reign of Christ on earth. We believe in the final judgment, the eternal state of believers in heaven, and the eternal separation of unbelievers.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:1-6; Matthew 25:31-46