We believe in . . .
The only true God, the Almighty Creator of all things, existing eternally in
three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—full of love and glory.
The unique, divine inspiration, entire trustworthiness and authority of the
Bible.
The value and dignity of all people—created in God’s image to live in love and
holiness, but alienated from God and each other because of sin and guilt, and
justly subject to God’s wrath.
Jesus Christ, fully human and fully divine, who lived as a
perfect example, who assumed the judgment due sinners by dying in our place, and
who was bodily raised from the dead and ascended as Savior and Lord.
Justification by God’s grace to all who repent and put their faith in Jesus
Christ alone for salvation.
Faith as a gift from God and not the product of any human work.
The significance of baptism and the Lord’s Supper in the sacramental life of the
Body of Christ.
The indwelling presence and transforming power of the Holy Spirit, who gives to
all believers a new life, a new calling to obedient service, spiritual gifts to
fulfill that service, and spiritual fruit as the result of that service.
The importance of faithful participation and service in the life of a local
expression of the Body of Christ.
The unity of all believers in Jesus Christ, manifest in worshipping and
witnessing churches making disciples throughout the world.
The
victorious reign and future personal return of Jesus Christ, who will
judge all people with justice and mercy, giving over the unrepentant to
eternal condemnation but receiving the redeemed into eternal life