GOD

God is the Creator of the Universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal parts of one God.

Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19;1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14.

 

JESUS

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He rose again from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven and will return again to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15;
1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Titus 2:13;14.

 

THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make everyone aware of their need for Jesus. He also lives in every believer from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.

2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; John 14:16-17; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13,14; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18; Acts 2:1-3; 2 Thessalonians 2:13.

 

THE BIBLE

The Bible is God’s Word to all humanity. While it was written by human authors, it was under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit, thus it is without error. It is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires, and trusted in all that it promises.

2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 119:160; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; 

2 Peter 1:20-21.

 

HUMANITY

Humanity is made in the image of God. Although God designed us to have fellowship with Him, we became alienated from God through disobedience. As a result, all human beings are born with a sinful nature and choose to sin against God. We are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through our own efforts.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Colossians 1:21-23; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 10:9-13.

 

ETERNITY

You were created to exist forever. We believe that forever is spent in one of two places: eternally separated from God because of sin or in union with God because of His forgiveness and salvation. When you die, you will either spend eternity in heaven or hell. Eternal separation from God happens in hell. Eternal union with God occurs in heaven.

John 3:16; 1 John 2:25; 1 John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15.

 

SALVATION

Salvation is God’s gift to you if you’ll accept it. We can never make up for our sin with self-improvement or good works. It is only by trusting in Jesus as God’s offer of forgiveness that you can be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment you receive Jesus into your life by faith.

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26-29; Romans 5:1; John5:24;

Acts of the Apostles 2:38-39;

 

ETERNAL SECURITY

Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by our own self-effort as  Christians. It is the grace and eternal power of God that gives this security.

John 10:27-30; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 10:10-14; 1 Peter 1:3-5.