GOD

We believe in one eternal, knowable, sovereign God. He knows all things and providentially oversees all things. He is merciful, just, loving, holy, great in power, and good in purpose. His glory is our chief concern.
(Deut. 6:4, Isa. 45:5-6, 1 Tim. 1:17, Heb. 1:1-2, Dan. 4:34-35, Psa. 139:1-4, Mt. 10:29-31, Exod. 34:6, Acts 17:31, 1 Jn. 4:8, Rev. 4:8, Ps. 147:5, Rom. 8:28, 1 Cor. 10:31)

Scripture

We believe, that while God has revealed himself in his creation, he has spoken to us most clearly in his word. The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are breathed out by God, holy, complete, and entirely without error. The Bible is our final authority in life, doctrine, and godliness.
(Ps. 19:1-6, Rom. 1:18-20, Jn. 14:25-26, Deut. 6:6-7, 2 Tim. 3:16, Jn. 10:35, 2 Pet. 1:20-21, Mt. 4:4, 2 Pet. 1:3-4)

Fall

We believe that Adam and Eve, our first parents, rebelled against God and plunged themselves and all their offspring into ruin. Because of Adam’s sin, we are all guilty sinners. We come into the world with corrupt natures through and through. We are spiritually dead until God makes us alive in Christ.

(Gen. 3:1-19, Rom. 5:12-21, Ps. 51:5, Jn. 6:44, Rom. 3:10-18, Eph. 2:1-5)

Person of Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus of Nazareth was and is the Christ, the Messiah, the Anointed One. We believe he is also the Son of the Living God. He is truly man and truly God. He was born of the virgin Mary, lived a perfect life, taught the way of God’s kingdom, worked miracles, suffered, died, and (bodily) rose again.
(Mt. 16:16, 1 Tim. 2:5, Titus 2:13, 1 Cor. 15:1-8)

Work of Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ lived a perfect life and died a shameful death so that we might be counted righteous and forgiven of our sins. He was our sacrificial substitute. He defeated the devil, removed our guilt, and became a curse for us, bearing the weight of God’s wrath.
(2 Cor. 5:21, 1 Pet. 3:18, Rev. 12:9, Isa. 53:4-6, Gal. 3:13, 1 Jn. 1:8-2:2)

Salvation

We believe that we are justified–declared righteous before God–through faith alone in Christ alone by grace alone. The only way to be adopted into God’s family is through union with his Son, Jesus Christ.
(Gal. 2:16, Jn. 14:6, Eph. 1:3-6)

Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit, working through the word, supernaturally regenerates the hearts of God’s people by making alive what was spiritually dead. The Spirit convicts us of sin, leads us to repentance, causes us to grow in holiness, seals us for the day of redemption that we might be assured of our salvation, and equips us with spiritual gifts for the building up of the body.

(Titus 3:5, 1 Pet. 1:23, Jn. 16:8-11, Eze. 36:26-27, 2 Cor. 3:18, Eph. 1:13-14, 1 Cor. 12:7)

Church

We believe the church is the communion of God’s people drawn from every tribe, language, people, and nation. This invisible body, of which Christ Jesus is the head, exists locally, and imperfectly, as the visible church. Jesus Christ has given his church two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
(Eph. 2:11-12, Rev. 5:9-10, Mt. 28:19-20, 1 Cor. 11:23-26)

Predestination

We believe that God predestined some people to be saved and others were predestined to eternal damnation. This choice by God to save some is held to be unconditional and not based on any characteristic or action on the part of the person chosen. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
(Rom 8:28-30)

Marks and Mission

We believe God’s people should be marked by Christlikeness, prayerfulness, joyful obedience, love of God and love of neighbor. We believe the mission of the church is to make disciples by declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Spirit to the glory of God the Father. As salt and light, we seek to save the lost, love others in word and deed, work for righteousness and justice, and care for the hurting and needy.
(Eph. 5:1-2, John 14:15, Rom. 12:12, Mt. 22:37-44, Mt. 28:19-20, Mt. 5:13-16, 1 Cor. 9:19-23, 1 Pet. 4:11, Amos 5:24, 1 Jn. 3:16-18)

Last Things

We believe Jesus Christ will return to earth personally, visibly, and bodily as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. At his appearance, the dead shall be raised and the living and the dead will be judged. The wicked and unbelieving will be consigned to eternal punishment. Those belonging to Jesus will have eternal life in the new heavens and the new earth and live in ever-increasing joy to the glory of God.
(Acts 1:11, 1 Cor. 15:20-28, Rev. 20:10, Rev. 14:15, Mt. 25:21, Rev. 21:1-5)