Doctrinal Statement

A.We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of people, and the final authority for all Christian faith and practice.

B. We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

C. We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered and died on the cross for our sins under Pontius Pilate. He was buried, but rose bodily from the dead three days after burial. He ascended into heaven where, at the right hand of God the Father, He is now our advocate.

D. We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and during this age to convict people of sin, regenerate believing sinners, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower believers to live godly lives.

E. We believe that human beings were created in the image of God but fell into sin and are therefore lost. Only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can spiritual life and salvation be obtained.

F. We believe that the substitutionary death of Christ and His resurrection provide the only grounds for justification before God for all who believe. Only those who consciously receive Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives are forgiven children of God.

G. We believe that water baptism and the Lord’s supper are ordinances to be observed by churches during this present age, although they are not to be viewed as means of grace.

H. We believe in the personal, future coming of the Lord Jesus Christ to establish His everlasting Kingdom.

I. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness with the Lord, and of the unbeliever to everlasting, conscious, punishment for sins committed in their lives.