What We Believe

In the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of the Holy Scriptures, the Bible.

II Timothy 3:16,17; II Peter 1:20,21

In the Triune God: the Father, the Son [Jesus Christ], and the Holy Spirit: three yet one in essence, nature and purpose.

Genesis 1:26; Isaiah 48:16; II Corinthians 13:14

In the deity, virgin birth, vicarious death by crucifixion and literal resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

John 1:1–3; 8:58; 10:30; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26–31; II Corinthians 15:1–7; Romans 10:9

In the exceeding sinfulness of man and his inability to please God or attain eternal life through any effort of his own.

Romans 3:10–26; 7:18; Isaiah 53:6; 64:6

In the inexhaustible mercy and grace of God by which He offers salvation to all who call on Him by faith.

Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:1–9; Romans 6:23

In salvation from sin and hell only through repentance and faith in the shed blood, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mark 1:15; John 3:16–18; 14:6; Romans 10:9,10; Acts 4:12; 16:31

In believer's baptism by immersion in obedience to Christ's command.

Matthew 28:18–20

In the eternal security of the saved in Christ and their eternal reward in heaven.

I Peter 1:3–5; John 6:35–37; 10:27,28; Romans 8:1,31–39

In the imminent rapture of the church, and the visible and personal return of Christ to earth with His saints.

John 14:1–3; I Thessalonians 4:13–18; I Corinthians 15:51–58; Matthew 24; Revelation 19–22