What We Believe

 We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant and authoritative Word of  God. We believe the Bible is the final authority in every area it  addresses for every individual Christian, as well as for the church  collectively (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; John 10:35). 

 We believe that God the Son became a human being in the person of Jesus  Christ. That He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin  Mary, lived a sinless life (for He was without sin), died a  substitutionary death for all mankind, was raised from the dead the third day, ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God  until His enemies are made His footstool (John 1:1; 14, Matthew 1:18-25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Hebrews 10:12-13). 

 We believe the Holy Spirit was sent by the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. We believe the Holy Spirit regenerate, indwells, and seals believers in the Lord Jesus  Christ, and that He empowers them to live as His witnesses (John 14:16-17; John 16:7-11; Titus 3:5-6; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 1:13-14; Acts 1:8; Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12-14; 1 Peter 4:10-11). 

  We believe that, as a result of the Fall, all people are sinners by  nature and in need of a Savior, and that Jesus Christ is the one and  only Savior of the world. That salvation is by grace alone through faith  alone in Him. We believe that all who call on the name of the Lord  shall be saved eternally (Romans 3:10; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:18-19; Matthew 1:21; 1 John 4:14; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:9). 

 We believe there is one church, the body of Christ, consisting of men and women from every tribe, tongue, people and nation. We believe that each local congregation is an expression of that universal church. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 4:4; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Revelation 5:9; Acts 2:42-47). 

 We believe in a literal return of Jesus Christ to the earth and for the consummation of God’s redemptive plan (Jude 1:14; Revelation 19:11-16; Revelation 20:4). 

 We believe in the resurrection of the dead. Believers will be raised to  life and unbelievers to shame and everlasting contempt (hell) (Daniel 12:2; John 5:25-29; Revelation 21:1-22:5). 

 We believe that all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in Scripture are available to and active in His church today (John 14:16-17; John 16:7-11; Titus 3:5-6; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 1:13-14; Acts 1:8; Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12-14; 1 Peter 4:10-11).  

  We believe that God created human beings, male and female, in His own image. He created them equal in value, dignity, and worth according to His purpose and design. God created them to fulfill distinct but complementary roles in the contexts of marriage, family, and the local church (Genesis 1:26-28; Ephesians 5:22-6:4; 1 Timothy 3:1-7).