Statement of Faith
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.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22
Psalm 90:2
Matthew 28:19
1 Peter 1:2
2 Corinthians 13:14
About 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 people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6
John 1:1–5,14:10–30
Hebrews 4:14,15
1 Corinthians 15:3,4
Romans 1:3,4
Acts 1:9–11
1 Timothy 6:14,15
Titus 2:13
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He is present in the world to make men 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 spiritual truth and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under His control daily.
2 Corinthians 3:17
John 16:7-13,14:16,17
Acts 1:8
1 Corinthians 2:12,3:16
Ephesians 1:13
Galatians 5:25
Ephesians 5:18
About the Bible
The Bible is God’s word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Peter 1:20,21
2 Timothy 1:13
Psalm 119:105,160,12:6
Proverbs 30:5
About Human Beings
People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin.” This attitude separates people from God and causes many problems in life.
Genesis 1:27
Psalm 8:3-6
Isaiah 53:6a
Romans 3:23
Isaiah 59:1,2
About Salvation
Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must accept it. We can never make up for sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his or her life by faith.
Romans 6:23
Ephesians 2:8,9
John 14:6,1:12
Titus 3:5
Galatians 3:26
Romans 5:1
About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it. Salvation is 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 us this security.
John 10:29
2 Timothy 1:12
Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14
1 Peter 1:3-5
About Eternity
People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin in hell, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation in Heaven. Heaven and hell are real places for eternal existence.
John 3:16
1 John 2:25
1 John 5:11–13
Romans 6:23
Revelation 20:15
Matthew 25:31–46
About Baptism
Baptism is the immersion of the believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Baptism does not save you, but shows the world that you have already been saved. And while baptism is not required for salvation, it is a biblical command and demonstrates your love and obedience to Jesus.
Colossians 2:12
Acts 2:41
Ephesians 2: 8-9
Matthew 28:19-20
About Communion
Also known as the Lord’s Supper, or Eucharist, communion is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus Christ that symbolizes our new covenant. The elements of bread and wine (or juice) are symbols of Christ’s broken body and shed blood. Communion is not a means of salvation. Rather, it is a testament of a believer’s faith in the atoning work of the cross.
Matthew 26:26-30
Mark 14:22-26
Luke 22:19,20
1 Corinthians 11:23-29