What We Believe

About the Bible

The Bible is God's Word to us.  It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit and is, therefore, inspired.  Because it is inspired, it is without error in all that it teaches.  It is the supreme source of truth for what we believe and how we live.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160;12:6; Proverbs 30:5)

About Human Beings

People are the supreme object of God's creation, created in the image of God.  We were created to enjoy fellowship with God and fulfill God's will on earth.  But, because of an act of rebellion against the express will of God, the original pair became “infected” by sin which resulted in all mankind inheriting a fallen nature.  This inward inclination towards sin, which always leads to acts of rebellion, has alienated us from God, resulting in divine condemnation, spiritual death, and physical decay.
(Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23)

About Salvation

Salvation is the gift of God given to those who have placed their trust in Christ.  Salvation is a gift because there is nothing we can do to earn it.  Due to our inward inclination and actual acts of rebellion, we are deserving of God's judgment, but God the Father, because of his grace and mercy, sent God the Son to suffer in our place.  Those who trust in Christ are declared not guilty because their penalty for sin has been paid and they become children of God.
(Romans 3:21-26; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 1:12; 14:6 Titus 3:4,5)

About the Church

Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, his Body which is composed of all people who have placed their trust in Christ.  The Scriptures tell us to come together for edification, fellowship, worship, and prayer.  The purpose of the Church is to make disciples of all nations by winning the lost, building believers in the faith, and equipping believers for ministry.
(Hebrews 10:24,25; Acts 2:41-47; Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 2:1-10)

About the Future

Jesus will someday return bodily, personally, and visibly to earth to establish his rule and reign at a time known only to the Father.  At the end of Christ's 1000 year reign, all those who have ever existed will be judged.  Those who have placed their trust in Christ will spend eternity in the presence of God.  Those who have rejected Christ's offer of forgiveness will be eternally separated from God in Hell.
(Matthew 24:36; Acts 1:11; John 14:1-3; Revelation 20:1-7)