Jesus
We believe in the deity of Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, the physical miracles He performed, His atoning death upon the Cross, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory at His second coming. (Matthew 1:22-23, Isaiah 9:6)
Holy Spirit
We profess that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for the salvation of sinful mankind. We believe the sinner is brought to an awareness of the need for salvation through the convicting work of the Holy Spirit. We believe the present, active ministry of the Holy Spirit who guides the Church and by whose indwelling and empowerment we are able to live godly lives and render effective service to God and others. (John 14:16-18, Acts 2:33, Acts 1:8)
Human Beings
We are fallen creatures. People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Every person has tremendous potential for good, however all of us are flawed by an attitude of disobedience toward God called “sin”. This attitude separates us from God and causes many problems in life. (Genesis 1:27, Psalm 8:3-6, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:1-2)
Bible
We believe the Bible is the true Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. (John 1:1-5, 1 John 5:13)
Baptism
We believe in water baptism by immersion. Water baptism is the act of being immersed in water according to the commandment and instructions of Christ (Matthew 28:19). This ordinance has no power to wash away sins, but is the answer of a good conscience toward God (1 Peter 3:21) and represents for the believer an identity with the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord (Romans 6:3–5). (Matthew 28:19, Matthew 3:16)
The Lord's Supper
The Lord’s Supper is a sacred ordinance that our Lord Himself instituted on the night He was betrayed as He ate the Passover with His disciples (Luke 22:14–22). He instructed that this be done in remembrance of Him. It is representative of our communion and fellowship with Him. It is therefore the Church’s position that this be observed with all gravity and in an orderly manner. No one should approach the Lord’s Table with unforgiven sin in one’s heart, and all should consecrate themselves in prayer before and upon every occasion of this observance. The Lord’s Supper consists of “the fruit of the vine” (unfermented grape juice, as is our practice), representing the blood of Christ, and unleavened bread, representing His broken body on the cross. (1 Corinthians 11:23–33; Acts 2:46, 47)
Salvation
We can’t earn it, we can’t buy it, nor do we deserve it. Salvation is God’s free gift to us but we must receive it. We can never make up for our sin by self improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from the penalty of sin. We must repent of our sins and ask for God's forgiveness. Repentance means not only being sorry for sin, but a turning from and forsaking the old life. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the believer. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this assurance. (Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6, Titus 3:5, John 10:29, 2 Timothy 1:12, Hebrews 7:25)
Tithing & Giving
Tithing means to bring one-tenth of our increase into the treasury of the Church (Proverbs 3:9, 10). Tithes are paid—brought into the treasury of the Church for the Lord’s work, especially for the benefit of those who minister in the Word (Hebrews 7:8). Giving of offerings differs from tithing and is done in addition to tithing. Both are part of God’s plan to finance His work on earth (1 Corinthians 16:1–4; Philippians 4:10–19).