WHAT WE BELIEVE
1. ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the Universe. He has eternally existed in three
persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and
are one God.
2. ABOUT HUMANITY
We are made in the image of God, to be like Him in character. We are the
supreme object of God’s creation and love. Although we have tremendous
potential for good, everyone is marred by an attitude of rebellion toward God
called sin. Sin separates people from God.
3. ABOUT ETERNITY
People are created to exist forever. Every person will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is what the scriptures call “hell”. To be eternally in union with Him is heaven. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.
4. ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus was born of the virgin Mary by miraculous conception, lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days, demonstrating His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory where He is the only Mediator between God and people. He will return again to earth and will reign as King of kings and Lord of lords.
5. ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is a gift from God to all people. Men and women can never make up for
their sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ
as God’s offer of forgiveness can a person be saved from sin’s penalty. When
God has begun a saving work in the heart of any person, He gives assurance in
His Word that He will continue performing it until the day of its full
consummation.
6. ABOUT GOD’S DEPENDABILITY
Because God gives men and women eternal life through Jesus Christ, and adopts
them as His own, salvation is received and maintained by the grace and power of
God—not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power
of God that gives believers the assurance of salvation. No power in the
universe can separate God’s children from Him.
7. ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in
the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in
every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with
power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in living for
Jesus. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
8. ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is God’s word to all. It was written by
human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. They are the
unique, full and final authority on all matters of faith and practice and there
are no other writings similarly inspired by God.