Beliefs 

The Bible 

 

The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the
supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth
without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-
15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16

 

Trinity

 

God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in
three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity
serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-
23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-
10; James 2:19

 

The Father

 

God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy
of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good. He is
our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John
3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4

 

The Son

 

Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only
plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He
lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for
perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.
Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-
47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-
26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-
11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16

 

The Holy Spirit

 

The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers
into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and
the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like
Christ.
Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; 139:7 ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Luke
1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11, 14-
16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17

 

Eternity

 

Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15

 

Man

 

Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. Man was
created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through
sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right relationship with God through

his own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is
worthy of respect and Christian love.
Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3; Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts
17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-
22; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11

 

Salvation

 

The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the
forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and
resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it
cannot be earned through our own efforts.
Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John
1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 1
Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-
10; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20

 

The Church

 

The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is
committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all of His commands, and it seeks to
bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the
ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ.
Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28; 1
Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32; Colossians
1:18; 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3