SCRIPTURES
The Bible is God's inspired Word - completely true, trustworthy, and the ultimate guide for life and faith.
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We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction. It has God for its author, salvation through Christ for its purpose, and truth without any mixture of error for its content. It reveals the principles by which God will judge us. Therefore, it is and shall remain to the end of the world the true center of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.
Psalm 119:89; Isaiah 8:19-20; Matthew 24:35; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21
Psalm 119:89; Isaiah 8:19-20; Matthew 24:35; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21
GOD
There is one God who exists eternally in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is holy, loving, and sovereign over all.
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We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God. He is an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is the LORD, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth. He is inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love. In the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are equal in every divine perfection, yet carry out distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.
Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 43:10-13; Malachi 3:6; Matthew 19:26; Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 1:37; John 5:26; Romans 11:33-36; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 13:8
Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 43:10-13; Malachi 3:6; Matthew 19:26; Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 1:37; John 5:26; Romans 11:33-36; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 13:8
JESUS CHRIST
Jesus is the eternal Son of God - fully God and fully man. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross to pay for our sins, and rose again on the third day. Through Him alone we have forgiveness, new life, and reconciliation with God.
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We believe that the salvation of sinners is entirely of grace, through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord. By the appointment of the Father, he freely took upon himself our nature, yet without sin. He honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his substitutionary death made a full atonement for our sins. He rose from the dead, and is now enthroned in heaven. Jesus unites in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections and, as such, is qualified in every way to be a suitable, a compassionate, an all-sufficient Savior.
Luke 1:30-35; John 1:1-4, 14; Acts 1:1-11; Romans 4:25; Hebrews 4:15, 12:2; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1 Peter 2:24, 3:18
Luke 1:30-35; John 1:1-4, 14; Acts 1:1-11; Romans 4:25; Hebrews 4:15, 12:2; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1 Peter 2:24, 3:18
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is fully God, active in creation, conviction, and regeneration. He dwells in every believer, giving spiritual life, guidance, and power for holy living and service. The Spirit produces fruits in our lives and equips the Church with gifts for ministry.
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We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God. He is an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is the LORD, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth. He is inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love. In the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are equal in every divine perfection, yet carry out distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.
We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again. Regeneration consists in the giving of a new and holy disposition to an otherwise rebellious sinner. It is accomplished in a way that is above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit and in connection with divine truth, thus securing our voluntary obedience to the gospel. The proper evidence of regeneration consists in the holy fruits of repentance, faith, and newness of life.
We believe that Sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness. It is a progressive work. It begins in regeneration and is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit—the Sealer and Comforter—by the continual use of God’s appointed means, especially including the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and prayer.
John 16:7-15; Acts 5:3-4; Romans 8:5-11; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13; 2 Corinthians 3:18
We believe that, in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again. Regeneration consists in the giving of a new and holy disposition to an otherwise rebellious sinner. It is accomplished in a way that is above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit and in connection with divine truth, thus securing our voluntary obedience to the gospel. The proper evidence of regeneration consists in the holy fruits of repentance, faith, and newness of life.
We believe that Sanctification is the process by which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness. It is a progressive work. It begins in regeneration and is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit—the Sealer and Comforter—by the continual use of God’s appointed means, especially including the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and prayer.
John 16:7-15; Acts 5:3-4; Romans 8:5-11; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13; 2 Corinthians 3:18
HUMANITY
God made people in His image to know Him, but humanity rebelled and fell into sin. We are now separated from God and in need of HIs grace.
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Humanity was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker. By voluntary transgression, however, humanity fell from that holy and happy state. As a result, all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint but by choice. Being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, they are now positively inclined to evil. Therefore, mankind stands under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defense or excuse.
Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 55; John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 John 1:6-7
Genesis 1:26-27; Isaiah 55; John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:4; 1 John 1:6-7
SALVATION
Salvation is a free gift of God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone - not by our works.
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We believe that the salvation of sinners is entirely of grace, through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord. By the appointment of the Father, he freely took upon himself our nature, yet without sin. He honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his substitutionary death made a full atonement for our sins. He rose from the dead, and is now enthroned in heaven. Jesus unites in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections and, as such, is qualified in every way to be a suitable, a compassionate, an all-sufficient Savior.
We believe that a great gospel blessing which Christ secures to those who believe in him is Justification. Justification includes both the pardon of sin and the promise of eternal life on principals of righteousness; that is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but only through faith in the Redeemer’s blood. By virtue of this faith his perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us by God. Justification brings us, immediately at the time of salvation, into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.
John 3:3, 16-18; Romans 3:21-24, 5:16-17, 10:9; Ephesians 2:8-10
We believe that a great gospel blessing which Christ secures to those who believe in him is Justification. Justification includes both the pardon of sin and the promise of eternal life on principals of righteousness; that is bestowed, not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but only through faith in the Redeemer’s blood. By virtue of this faith his perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us by God. Justification brings us, immediately at the time of salvation, into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity.
John 3:3, 16-18; Romans 3:21-24, 5:16-17, 10:9; Ephesians 2:8-10
THE CHURCH
The Church is a community of believers who gather for worship, teaching, and mission.
We observe baptism and the Lord's Supper as symbols of our faith.
We observe baptism and the Lord's Supper as symbols of our faith.
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We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, joined together by
covenant in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel. A visible church observes the ordinances of Christ, is
governed by his laws, and exercises the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by his word. The
only scriptural officers of the church are Elders (also called Pastors), and Deacons, whose qualifications
and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus.
We believe that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit. This demonstrates, in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life. Baptism is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and the Lord’s Supper in which the members of the Church, by the sacred use of bread and wine, are to remember together the dying love of Christ; preceded always by solemn self- examination.
John 17:20-23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Colossians 3:11-14
We believe that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit. This demonstrates, in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life. Baptism is prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and the Lord’s Supper in which the members of the Church, by the sacred use of bread and wine, are to remember together the dying love of Christ; preceded always by solemn self- examination.
John 17:20-23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Colossians 3:11-14
THE FUTURE
Jesus Christ will return, the dead will be raised, and God will judge the world with justice and mercy. Those who trust in Christ will live with Him forever.
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We believe that the end of the world is approaching. At the last day Christ will descend from heaven,
and raise the dead from the grave to final retribution. Then a solemn separation will take place, as the
wicked will be sentenced to endless punishment, and the righteous to endless joy. This just judgment
will fix forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on principals of righteousness.
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 21:4; John 5:28–29; Matthew 25:31–34; 2 Peter 3:10–13; Acts 17:31
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 21:4; John 5:28–29; Matthew 25:31–34; 2 Peter 3:10–13; Acts 17:31