STATEMENT OF FAITH
Scripture
The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, authoritative Word of God. It is the living, breathing Word of God. It is the foundation for faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 4:12; John 17:17)
God
There is one God, the Father, who is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed as one being in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 1:1–3; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man, of one being with the Father. He lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return to judge the living and the dead. (John 1:1–3, 14; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Acts 1:9–11; 2 Timothy 4:1)
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is fully God, of one being with the Father and the Son. He is the Lord and giver of life, who indwells believers, advocates for them, transforms their lives, and empowers them to live out their faith. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:3–4; John 14:16–17, 26; Romans 8:9–11; 2 Corinthians 3:17)
Humanity and Sin
All people are created in God's image, but all have sinned, falling short of the glory of God. Humanity is marred by disobedience and sin, needing reconciliation with God. (Genesis 1:26–27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12; 2 Corinthians 5:18–19)
Salvation
Salvation is the free gift of eternal life, given by God's grace and received by faith in Jesus Christ. No human works can redeem us; rather, we are saved through Christ's redemptive work: His life, death, and resurrection. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8–10; Ephesians 2:8–9; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Titus 3:5)
The Church
The Church is the body and bride of Christ, the community of believers brought together to worship God, make disciples, serve others, and proclaim the Gospel. The Church is the collective body of believers united in Christ. (Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:42–47; Ephesians 1:22–23; Ephesians 5:25–27; 1 Corinthians 12:12–27)