1. Bible
We believe the Bible, consisting of both the Old and New Testament Scriptures in their entirety,
is the only divinely inspired, inerrant, objectively true and authoritative written Word of God,
and the only infallible rule of faith and practice. The divine inspiration of Scripture extends
to each word of the original manuscripts, but not to the various copies or translations of
Scripture. The Bible should be interpreted literally, grammatically, contextually and
historically.
2. God
We believe in only one God, the Creator, who is infinite, personal, eternally existing in three
persons, and who is revealed to us in Scripture as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
3. Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is God the Son who has neither beginning nor ending. He was
conceived in the flesh by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary and is fully God and fully
man. Jesus died for our sins, was buried and arose bodily on the third day. He ascended into
heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father as our only mediator, high priest
and advocate.
4. Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is God, the third person of the Trinity. He is a person, not a force.
The Holy Spirit’s ministries include convicting all people of sin; calling, regenerating,
indwelling and baptizing believers into the Body of Christ; setting them apart to a holy life;
and teaching, keeping and empowering them day by day. The Holy Spirit calls and empowers all
believers to be part of something that will last forever. We believe evidence of the presence
and filling of the Holy Spirit should be the fruit of the Spirit rather than an expectation of a
miraculous sign.
5. Human Race
We believe that both man and woman were created in the image of God to enjoy a personal
relationship with Him. As a result of deliberate disobedience, they fell from their sinless
state and they, and all their descendants, became sinners. Consequently, they cannot save
themselves and, apart from the grace of God in Jesus Christ, they are condemned to a place of
eternal torment.
6. Salvation
We believe we are saved solely by the grace of God through faith in Christ alone. This salvation
was purchased by the substitutionary death and shed blood of Jesus Christ for the sins of every
person and is offered to everyone as a free gift. The person who has trusted in the Lord Jesus
Christ as Savior is eternally secure and can enjoy the assurance of salvation. We believe that,
at death, believers enter eternal glory and that unbelievers enter eternal torment consistent
with the wilful choices each made in life.
7. Sanctification
We believe that every believer has been sanctified, set apart with a perfect standing before
God. As believers yield themselves to the Holy Spirit, they will experience spiritual growth in
holiness, but they will not experience perfection in conduct. Future rewards are determined
primarily by what motivates Christian behavior more than the behavior itself. Those whose
behavior is an outflow of finding their identity in Christ will be rewarded. Those whose
behavior is an attempt to merit favor with God will not be rewarded.
8. Church
We believe that Christ is the Head of the Church, which is His Body. All who have trusted in Him
as Savior are members of this Body. Christians should commit themselves to worship, instruction,
fellowship, stewardship and service in a local church. The church is responsible to represent
Jesus Christ in the world through godly living and evangelism. All believers are commanded to
participate in two church ordinances: believers’ baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper.
that unbelievers enter eternal torment consistent
with the wilful choices each made in life.
9. Satan
We believe that Satan was created an angelic being. He became the author of sin, our adversary
and accuser, and the great deceiver of the nations. He will finally be overcome by the Lord
Jesus Christ and suffer eternal punishment in the lake of fire.
10. Future Events
We believe, on a day known only by God the Father, Jesus will return for His Church. This will
be followed by the final judgment of the wicked in the lake of fire and eternal life for God’s
children in a new heaven and a new earth.