1. The Bible

We believe the Holy Bible is God’s written revelation to humanity, consisting of sixty-six books in the Old and New Testaments. The Bible is given by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and constitutes the authoritative Word of God. It is the complete and inerrant Word of God, serving as the supreme and final authority for all matters of faith and practice. Matthew 5:17-18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Luke 1:1-3, Luke 16:17, John 10:35, Genesis 3:4-

2. God

We believe in one God, perfect in all His attributes, including His incomprehensibility, omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence. He is the Creator of all things, sovereign over the entire universe. God is one in essence—possessing one mind, one will, and one power—yet eternally existing in three coequal and consubstantial Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each Person of the Trinity is uncreated, distinct, and fully divine, deserving of equal worship, honor, and obedience. Genesis 1:1, Genesis 18:14, Psalm 90:3, Psalms 139:7-10, Isaiah 45:5, Matthew 28:19, Mark 12:29-32, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 13:14, John 1:1-20, John 6:27, Acts 5:3-4, Romans 11:33, 1 John 3:20.

3. God the Father

We believe that God the Father, the first Person of the Trinity, sovereignly orders and disposes of all things according to His divine purpose and grace. As the Creator of all things, He is sovereign in creation, providence, and redemption. God’s fatherhood is both a designation within the Trinity and a relational reality with mankind. As Creator, He is the Father of all people, but He is the spiritual Father only to those who have been born again through faith in Jesus Christ. From eternity past, He has graciously chosen those whom He will save, calling them to be His people. God the Father saves from sin all who come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ. By His grace, He adopts all believers as His own, and in doing so, He becomes their Father in a personal and intimate relationship. Genesis 1:1-31, Psalms 103:19, Psalms 145:8-9, John 1:12, Romans 8:14-15, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 8:6, 2 Corinthians 6:18, Ephesians 1:4-6, Ephesians 3:9, Galatians 4:5, Hebrews 12:5-9. 

4. Jesus Christ, the Son of God

We believe that Jesus Christ, the second Person of the Trinity, is eternal God—coequal, consubstantial, and coeternal with the Father. He possesses all divine perfections, and through Him, all of creation came into being and is sustained. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life, perfectly fulfilling the will of the Father. He died for our sins, accomplishing the redemption of His people through His sacrificial death on the cross. Jesus’ death was voluntary, vicarious, substitutionary, propitiatory, and redemptive, providing atonement for the sins of all who believe in Him. The bodily resurrection of Jesus from the grave affirmed His divine nature and confirmed that God had accepted His atoning work. Christ’s resurrection is the guarantee of a future resurrection for all believers. After His resurrection, Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father, where He now intercedes on behalf of His people as our Advocate and High Priest. Jesus Christ will return in glory to receive the Church, His Body, unto Himself at the rapture. He will return with His Church to establish His millennial kingdom on earth. Jesus Christ is also the appointed Judge through whom God will judge all of mankind: the living believers at His glorious return and the unbelieving dead at the Great White Throne Judgment. Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:3-6, Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 28:6, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 24:23-40, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, John 5:22-29, John 10:15, John 10:18, John 10:30, John 14:8-9, John 14:19, John 5:22-23, Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:30-31, Romans 1:4, Romans 3:23-25, Romans 4:25, Romans 5:1-11, Romans 6:5-10, Romans 8:34, Romans 10:9-10, Colossians 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 1 Corinthians 8:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, I Corinthians 15:12-23,  2 Corinthians 5:10-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Hebrews 1:2-3, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 9:24, 13:5, Hebrews 7:25, 1 Peter 2:24, I Peter 3:22, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 3:5, Revelation 20.

5. God the Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, is eternal God—coequal, consubstantial, and coeternal with the Father and the Son. Proceeding from the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit is not merely a force or power but a distinct divine Person who possesses intellect, will, and emotion and who can be grieved. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He regenerates, sanctifies, baptizes, and empowers all who place their faith in Jesus Christ. At the moment of salvation, the Holy Spirit indwells every believer as an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Comforter, sealing them until the day of redemption. The Holy Spirit grants spiritual gifts to the Church for its edification and unity. His work is not to glorify Himself or His gifts but to glorify Christ by applying the redemptive work of Jesus to His people, leading them in regeneration and sanctification. Through His power, believers are equipped to live godly lives and fulfill the mission of the Church. Matthew 28:19, John 3:5-7, John 14:16-17, John 16:7-14, John 13, Acts 1:8, Acts 5:3-4, Acts 28:25-26, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:26-27, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 4:29-30, 1 Corinthians 2:10-13, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, 1 Corinthians 14:26, 2 Corinthians 1:22, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Thessalonians 2:7, Titus 3:5, 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27.

6. Humanity

We believe that humanity was created in the image and likeness of God. In Adam’s disobedience, sin entered the world, resulting in both physical death and spiritual death—separation from God. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature, lost and without hope apart from God’s sovereign mercy and grace. Only through God’s mercy, expressed in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, can humanity be restored to fellowship with Him. We affirm that God intentionally created humanity as male and female, defining the sexes and ordaining marriage as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. Scripture teaches that sexual activity is reserved for the marriage covenant, and any sexual conduct outside of this context is considered sinful and displeasing to the Lord. Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 2:5-25, Genesis 5:1, Exodus 20:14; Leviticus 18:1-30, Deuteronomy 22:5, Job 3:3, Psalm 138:13-14Matthew 5:27-32, Matthew 19:1-9, cf. Malachi 2:14, Romans 1:26-27, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Corinthians 11:3-15, Ephesians 2:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7.

7. Sin

We believe that sin is profoundly serious to a holy God and is the universal condition of humanity. Sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, and its consequences have affected all people. Every person is born with a sinful nature, inherited through Adam, which leaves humanity separated from God, under condemnation, and incapable of remedying this condition by their own efforts. Salvation is a sovereign act of God’s grace. There is nothing humanity can do to earn or achieve salvation; it is entirely the work of God. By His grace, through the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ alone, those who place their faith in Him are rescued from sin, reconciled to God, and granted eternal life. Genesis 3:1-19; Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:23; Romans 5:10-12, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Corinthians 15:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Timothy 2:13-14, 1 John 1:8-10

8. Salvation

We believe that salvation is received by faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ. All who trust in Him alone are justified and assured of eternal life through His shed blood, not by any human merit or works. Justification is an act of God’s sovereign grace, wherein He declares righteous those who repent of their sins and place their faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation cannot be earned through good works, moral behavior, or self-effort; it is entirely by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Through faith, the righteousness of Jesus Christ is imputed to the believer, providing full reconciliation with God and the assurance of eternal life. This gracious gift reflects the unmerited favor of God, bringing glory to Him and eternal security to those who are His. Ephesians 2:8-10, John 1:12, John 3:7, I John 3:1-2, Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 11:18, Romans 3:14-17, Romans 2:4, Romans 3:26-28, Romans 5:12-19, Romans 8:1-3, Romans 8:33-34, Ephesians 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Colossians 2:14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 2:24.

9. Sanctification

We believe that every believer is sanctified unto God at the moment of conversion, indwelled by the Holy Spirit, and declared holy through the imputed righteousness of Christ. Because of this, every believer is identified as a saint. Sanctification is both a positional and progressive work of the Holy Spirit. Through progressive sanctification, the believer is continually brought into greater conformity to the will of God, growing in the likeness of our Lord Jesus Christ throughout their life. This sanctifying work occurs as believers walk in obedience to the Word of God and are empowered by the Holy Spirit. Through this divine enablement, believers are called to live lives of increasing holiness. However, we affirm that claims of sin’s complete eradication in this life are unscriptural. While the complete removal of sin is not possible in this earthly life, the Holy Spirit does provide believers with the power to overcome sin. This victory is not a license to sin but rather a call to resist sin out of love and reverence for Jesus Christ. When believers sin, they are called to approach the throne of grace in prayer, confess their sins with genuine repentance, and turn away from them. The Lord Jesus Christ, in His faithfulness, promises to forgive their sins and cleanse them from all unrighteousness. For those struggling with habitual sin, the Apostle Paul exhorts us to examine ourselves daily to ensure we are living in the faith. We believe that Christians are called to live lives of holiness, service, and testimony for the glory of God and the benefit of others. This calling reflects our transformation in Christ and our commitment to His purposes, bringing honor to His name and contributing to the well-being of our fellow man.  John 12:25-26, John 17:17-19, Acts 1:8, Acts 20:32, Romans 6:1-22, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 3:12, Colossians 3:9-10, I Corinthians 1:2, I Corinthians 3:1-15, I Corinthians 1:30, I Corinthians 6:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 2:11, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 10:10-14, Hebrews 13:12, 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 John 1-6-10, 1 John 3:2-9.

10. Satan

We believe that Satan and his demons actively oppose the power and work of Christ and seek to undermine the authority of God’s Word in the world today. Satan is a created angel who, through pride and rebellion, incurs the judgment of God. In his fall, he led a multitude of angels to rebel against their Creator, becoming what we now know as demons. Satan introduced sin to humanity by tempting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, bringing sin and death into the world. As the “prince of this world,” Satan continues to wield influence, deceiving and seeking to destroy. However, we affirm that his power is limited by the sovereign authority of God. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Satan has been decisively defeated. Though he continues to operate in the present age, his ultimate destiny is sealed. We believe that Jesus Christ will one day cast Satan, along with his demons and all who reject Christ, into the lake of fire, where they will be eternally punished. While Satan is the instigator of evil in the world, we also recognize humanity’s responsibility for sin through willful disobedience. Nonetheless, we are confident in the victory and supremacy of Christ, who empowers believers to resist Satan’s schemes through faith, the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Genesis 3:1-15, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Isaiah 14:12-17, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 25:41, Romans 16:20, Ephesians 6:10–18, Revelation 12:1-14, Revelation 14:11, Revelation 19:20, I Peter 5:8, Revelation 20:10

11.  Resurrection 

We believe in the bodily resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. The righteous will be raised to everlasting life and communion with God, experiencing the fullness of His presence and glory for all eternity. The unrighteous will be raised to everlasting separation from God, facing His righteous judgment in eternal condemnation. John 5:28-29, I Thessalonians 4:15-18, II Thessalonians 1:6-10, Luke 16:22-28, Revelation 20:11-15

12. Ordinances

We believe in the ordinances of the church, given by our Lord, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Acts 2:38, Matthew 26:26-29, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:12, Acts 12, Acts 13, Acts 36, Acts 41, Romans 6:3-4

13. The Church

We believe that all who place their faith in Jesus Christ are immediately united by the Holy Spirit into one spiritual Body, the Church. The Church is both the Body and Bride of Christ, with Jesus Christ as its Head. Through His sovereignty, Christ has ordained the leadership, gifts, order, discipline, and worship of the Church for His glory and purpose. God has gifted the Church with spiritual abilities and leadership roles to equip the saints for the work of ministry. Each member of the Body of Christ is uniquely empowered by the Holy Spirit with spiritual gifts to serve and edify the Church. Leaders, including elders, overseers, pastors, and deacons, are appointed to serve under Christ’s authority and must meet the qualifications outlined in Scripture. We affirm the importance of local assemblies, where believers are called to gather in fellowship and mutual accountability. Discipleship is central to the Church’s mission, fostering spiritual growth and the shared responsibility of all believers to encourage one another in faith. The purpose of the Church is to glorify God by building itself up in faith through the instruction of the Word, fellowship, the observance of the ordinances, and the proclamation of the gospel to the entire world. In all things, the Church exists to honor and magnify the name of Jesus Christ. Matthew 18:5-22, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:44-49, John 12:24-26, John 20:21, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-21, Acts 2:23-47, Acts 5:1-11, Acts 14:23-27, Acts 20:17, Acts 20:28, Romans 12:5-8, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 3:21, Ephesians 4:7-16, Ephesians 5:23-32, Colossians 1:18, Galatians 1:2, Philippians 1:1, I Corinthians 5:1-13, I Corinthians 12:4-31, 1 Corinthians 12:27, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 2 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, 1 Timothy 1:19-20, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Titus 1:5-16, Hebrews 10:24-25, I Peter 3:15-16, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Revelation 19:7-8.