We believe the Scriptures are true, authoritative, and sufficient. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, without error in the original manuscripts, and is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice.
References: Psalm 19:7–11; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20–21
There is one true and living God, who exists eternally in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is fully and equally God, yet the Father is not the Son or the Spirit, the Son is not the Father or the Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father or the Son.
References: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 46:9–10; John 17:3; 1 Corinthians 8:4–6; 1 Timothy 2:5; Genesis 1:26; Psalm 45:6–7; Psalm 110:1; Matthew 3:13–17; Matthew 28:17–20; 1 Corinthians 12:4–6
All humanity, Christ alone excepted, is sinful by nature and by choice. We are alienated from God and under the just penalty of death—both physical and spiritual—because of our sin.
References: Genesis 6:5; Psalm 51:5; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:23; 5:8, 12–21; 7:18; Ephesians 2:1–3; Genesis 2:15–17; 3:19; Romans 6:23; James 1:14–15
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He was born of a virgin, fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life, died as our substitute to pay the penalty for our sins, and rose physically from the dead. He ascended into heaven and will return one day in glory.
References: Matthew 1:20; Luke 2:52; John 1:1–4, 14; Colossians 1:15– 20; Hebrews 1:1–3; John 1:29, 10:1–18; Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 1:4; 1 Peter 3:18; Matthew 28:1– 20; Mark 16:1–18; Luke 24:1–53; John 20–21; Acts 1:11; John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Hebrews 9:28; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 1:7
Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. Only by trusting in His person and finished work can we be reconciled to God and experience true life and joy.
References: John 3:18; 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:21–26; 1 Timothy 2:5–6
There will be a future, bodily resurrection of the dead. Those who have trusted in Christ will be raised to eternal life and reward, while those who have not will be raised to eternal punishment.
References: Matthew 25:31–46; John 5:28–29; Acts 24:15