Statement
of Faith

GOD IS…the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He exists eternally in three personalities:
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. There is one God in three persons.
(Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

JESUS CHRIST IS…the Son of God who
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’s glory and will
return to earth again to reign as
King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
(Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15;
1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13)

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS…equal with the
Father and the Son as God.
He is present in the world to make us
aware of our need for Jesus Christ.
He lives in every Christian from the
moment of salvation and provides
Christians with power for living,
understanding of spiritual truth,
and guidance in doing what is right.
(2 Corinthians 3:17;
John 16:7-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8;
1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16;
Ephesians 1:13-14; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18)

THE BIBLE IS…God’s Word to all people, written by human authors
under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.
It is the supreme source of truth for
Christian beliefs and living.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21;
2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 160,
12:6; Proverbs 30:5)

MANKIND IS…made in the spiritual image
of God to be like Him in character.
People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although people have
tremendous potential for good, they are
marred by an attitude of disobedience
toward God called sin. This attitude
separates people from God.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2)

SALVATION IS…a gift from God to all people.
We can never make up for our sins by
self-improvement or good works.
We are saved from sin’s penalty by trusting in Jesus Christ
and his sacrifice as God’s offer of forgiveness. We show our faith publicly through baptism.
(Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1)

ETERNITY IS…how long we were
created to exist with God.
We will either exist 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.
(John 3:16; 1 John 2:25, 5:11-13;
Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15)

THE CHURCH IS…the body of Christ
on earth. It exists to communicate the good news of new life in Jesus Christ to the world,
to teach his followers to obey his teachings, and to equip his followers for ministry.
(1 Corinthians 12:27; Matthew 28:19-20; John 10:10; Ephesians 4:11-14; Acts 2:38)