Our Beliefs

There is one God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal, and each possesses all the attributes of God. God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe and everything in it.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, 26–27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is one with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is our Savior, who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for all sin, and was raised from the grave after three days to demonstrate His defeat of sin and death. He ascended into heaven and will return to earth to reign as our powerful King.

Scripture: Matthew 1:22–23; John 1:1–5; Hebrews 4:14–15; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Acts 1:9–11; Colossians 2:9–10; 1 Timothy 6:14–15

The Holy Spirit is one with God the Father and Jesus Christ. Those who accept Christ as their Savior receive the Holy Spirit to live inside them. The Holy Spirit serves as our Comforter, Guide, and Advocate, providing guidance in living, understanding of the Bible, and prayerful intercession.

Scripture: Acts 1:8; John 14:16–17, 16:7–13; Galatians 5:25; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2

Our foundation is firmly based upon the Bible as our ultimate authority on Christian beliefs and a guide to living. The Bible is divinely inspired by God, without error, and given to humanity so that we may know and understand God's truth and love.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Psalm 12:6, 119:105

All people are made in the image of God and were created to live the adventure of following Jesus Christ. Although humanity has tremendous potential for good, we also have the freedom to do the opposite when our hearts are not right. Our disobedience toward God is called sin, which separates humanity from God.

Scripture: Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 53:6, 59:1–2; Romans 3:23; Psalm 139:13–16; Colossians 2:13–15

Salvation is not something that can be purchased or earned. It is a free gift from God, provided through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and received through faith. It is available to everyone who accepts Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. This faith is expressed through repentance of sin and baptism by full immersion.

Scripture: John 3:16; Acts 4:12, 2:38; Romans 5:10, 6:3–5, 6:23, 10:9–10; Ephesians 2:8–10

People were created to exist forever. Every person will either exist eternally in union with God in heaven through following Jesus Christ or be eternally separated from God in hell due to refusing to follow Him.

Scripture: John 14:2–3, 14:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 2 Thessalonians 1:6–10; Revelation 20:11–15

Made in the image of God, people were created with equal intrinsic value and two distinct biological sexes, male and female. God designed marriage to be a union between one male and one female. Sex is to take place solely within the context of marriage. Because we trust that the Creator God is good and wise, we choose to embrace the wisdom of His design.

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 2:24; Psalm 139:13–14; Isaiah 43:7; Matthew 19:4–5