We believe:

1. SCRIPTURE
That the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of man, and the absolute and final authority for faith and life.

2. GOD
That there is only one true God, Creator and Sustainer of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

3. HUMANITY
That God created man and woman in His own image, and they became separated from God through their sinful disobedience. Consequently, every human being is born a sinner, unwilling and unable to please God. Only through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, and the regeneration of the Holy Spirit, can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.

4. SALVATION
That eternal salvation is wholly a work of God. Out of His abundant grace, God forgives sinners when they repent of their sin and put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died for them and rose from the dead. True believers are secure in Christ forever and have eternal life with God.

5. SANCTIFICATION
That believers are declared holy in standing before God on the basis of the finished work of Christ. However, until they are in heaven with the Lord, they are to grow in godliness and denial of their earthly nature as they submit to Christ’s lordship, fellowship in Christian community, and are filled (controlled and empowered) by the Holy Spirit.

6.THE CHURCH
That the Church universal as the Body of Christ is under His headship and is composed of all believers. It is made visible by local communities of believers organized for corporate worship, discipleship, fellowship, and the continuation of Christ’s mission to extend the blessings of the gospel to every people group on earth. God gives spiritual gifts to the Church for its edification.

7. HUMANITY’S DESTINY
That there will be a final bodily resurrection of all persons: believers representing every tribe, language, people and nation will be raised to eternal life and conscious fellowship with God; unbelievers will be raised to eternal punishment and conscious separation from God.

8. SATAN AND SPIRITUAL CONFLICT
That Satan and other fallen angels (demons) are real, have personality, and are enemies of God and destroyers of men. While they were defeated at the cross and are limited in operation, they still engage in spiritual battle against God’s people and against His purpose until the final day of judgment. Through Christ believers can live victoriously in this struggle against the forces of evil.

9. MISSION
That Christ commissioned the Church to communicate to all people by verbal witness, godly living, and acts of compassion, the Good News of God’s redemptive love and provision of salvation. It is the solemn responsibility of all believers to work with Christ in fulfilling the commission of making disciples among all peoples.

A more complete Statement of Faith is available upon request