The scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible word of God, without error in their originals. They constitute the authority of the Christian Church and the Christian believer.
There is one eternal God revealed in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They are equal in divine attributes but distinct in divine role.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth, was born of a virgin, and engaged in a ministry of healings, exorcisms, teaching and compassion. He suffered and died upon a cross and three days later rose from the dead. He appeared to his disciples and was seen by them. He then ascended into heaven where he now intercedes for his followers at the right hand of God. He will come to earth a second time to end world history as God's appointed judge and rule the universe.
The Holy Spirit was sent by the Father at Jesus' request to indwell, seal, empower and comfort the believer in Christ. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment. He is the power of the Christian Church and the evidence that we are God's children.
Humanity was created in the image of God but because we chose a life of sin that image has been marred beyond reconstruction except through the saving work of God. Apart from the saving work of God, humanity is doomed to hell and destruction as a consequence of our own sin.
Salvation is a free gift of God. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone by God's grace alone. There is nothing anyone can do to earn their salvation because salvation is not based on works. Righteousness before God is made available to humanity only through Jesus Christ and his finished work on the cross. When God saves us, he makes us His children--new creations in Christ that are saved from eternal separation from Him.
We believe that those who call themselves Christians must earnestly desire and pursue a life of holiness. Sanctification is a necessary part of the believers walk with Christ. Any person who says they are a Christian and walks in darkness is a liar.
We believe in the universal, true Church. Jesus Christ is the head of the Church. The true Church is made up of people who have been made alive through faith in Jesus Christ. Anyone who has thus become a member of the true church shall be welcome in the local church.
Baptism and communion are the right and privilege of any member of the true Church. They are not means of salvation but ordinances given to the church as signs and symbols of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus.