God - We believe that there is one eternal God, existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19
Holy Scriptures - We believe that the Bible is inclusive of all the books of the Old and New Testaments. The original writings are inerrant as well as infallible and are the divinely inspired Word of God written by authors who were inspired by God. This true written message of God is the final authority on all matters to which it addresses and therefore is also the source of all doctrine, instruction, and correction. (Psalm 19:7-8, Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
The Fall of Man and Salvation - We believe man was created in the image of God, but because of voluntary disobedience, man ‘fell,’ which allowed sin and death to enter the world. Man’s relationship with God was severed, and the innocence and purity of humanity were lost. Mankind, however, was not lost forever because Christ later died for us. (John 3:16; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:6-10; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9)
Discipleship - We believe that Jesus discipled His followers through times of prayer, small and large gatherings, fellowship, teaching, and serving others. We strive to continue Jesus’ model today as a lifestyle. (Matt. 28:19-20)
The Work of the Holy Spirit - We believe in the divine personhood of the Holy Spirit. The work of the Holy Spirit continues today as He gives spiritual gifts, guidance, comfort, counsel, revelation, protection, and unity and empowers believers to serve God and others. At the point of Salvation, believers receive an un-removable seal that is set upon them as an indication they are set apart for God and belong to Him. The spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12-14) are still active today.(Ephesians 5:15-20; Galatians 5:16-26; Acts 2:16-18).
The Church - We believe that the Church is the body of Christ and that its role is to continue the work of Jesus Christ on earth today. The Church also exists everywhere local believers do. We are a combination of all the various church communities all over the world that have accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord and therefore make up the Universal Church. (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Colossians 1:18)
Baptism and the Lord's Supper - We believe in Baptism by immersion in water as an outward expression of an inward commitment of faith in Jesus Christ. We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper with bread and wine and that the Lord’s Supper is done in remembrance of Christ’s redemptive work on the cross. (Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 3:21-22; Acts 8:34-38; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
The Return of Christ - We believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ and the final judgment. This second coming and return of Christ is certain, but the day and time are unknown. This final judgment will determine the eternal status of both unbelievers and believers based upon each person’s individual faith and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Rewards will be given to believers and there will be a final judgment of unbelievers. (Matthew 24:36, Matthew 24:42-44; Mark 13:32-37; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 1:7)