Statement of Faith
God the Father
We believe in God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, who is sovereign over all things and is the first Person of the Trinity.
Genesis 1:1
Isaiah 64:8
Matthew 6:9
Ephesians 4:6
The Deity of Christ
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, and atoning death.
John 1:1
Colossians 2:9
Philippians 2:6-11
1 Peter 2:22
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, who empowers and sanctifies believers.
John 14:26
Acts 1:8
Galatians 5:22-23
Ephesians 4:30
The Trinity
We believe in one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19
2 Corinthians 13:14
John 14:26
1 Peter 1:2
The Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired and only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Peter 1:20-21
Psalm 119:105
Hebrews 4:12
Salvation
We believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from works.
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16
Romans 10:9-10
Acts 4:12
Eternal Life
We believe in eternal life for believers and eternal separation from God for unbelievers.
John 3:16
Romans 6:23
Revelation 20:15
Matthew 25:46
The Church
We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, called to worship, fellowship, and make disciples.
Ephesians 1:22-23
Colossians 1:18
Acts 2:42
Matthew 28:19-20
Water Baptism
We believe in water baptism by immersion as a testimony of faith in Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:19
Acts 2:38
Romans 6:4
Colossians 2:12
Communion
We believe in the Lord’s Supper as a memorial of Christ’s death and resurrection.
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Luke 22:19-20
Acts 2:42
John 6:53-54
Sanctification
We believe in the process of sanctification by the Holy Spirit, conforming believers to Christ’s image.
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Romans 8:29
1 Corinthians 6:11
2 Corinthians 3:18
Spiritual Gifts
We believe in the operation of spiritual gifts as given by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
Romans 12:6-8
Ephesians 4:11-13
1 Peter 4:10
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
We believe in the active use of the gifts of the Holy Spirit within the church today.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
1 Corinthians 14:1
Romans 12:6-8
Ephesians 4:11
The Great Commission
We believe in the responsibility of the Church to make disciples of all nations.
Matthew 28:19-20
Mark 16:15
Acts 1:8
Romans 10:13-15
Creation
We believe that God created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them.
Genesis 1:1
Hebrews 11:3
Colossians 1:16
Psalm 33:6
Humanity
We believe humans were created in the image of God but fell into sin and are in need of redemption.
Genesis 1:27
Romans 3:23
Romans 5:12
Ephesians 2:1-3
Marriage
We believe in marriage as a union between one man and one woman, instituted by God.
Genesis 2:24
Matthew 19:4-6
Ephesians 5:31-33
Hebrews 13:4
The Kingdom of God
We believe in the present and future Kingdom of God, ruled by Jesus Christ.
Matthew 6:33
Luke 17:20-21
Revelation 11:15
Romans 14:17
The Resurrection
We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Luke 24:6-7
Romans 6:9
Acts 2:24
The Second Coming
We believe in the personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 1:11
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Revelation 22:12
Matthew 24:30
Heaven and Hell
We believe in the reality of heaven and hell and the final judgment of all people.
Revelation 20:11-15
Matthew 25:31-46
John 14:2-3
2 Thessalonians 1:9