THE SCRIPTURES: The Holy Scriptures (Old and New Testaments) are the only inspired, trustworthy and true, without error, Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

GOD: There is only one God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

JESUS:  Jesus Christ is God and the Promised Messiah. Jesus was born of a virgin, led a sinless life and performed miracles. His death paid for our sin through His shed blood. He rose from the dead and ascended to the right hand of the Father. Jesus will return in power and glory (John 1:1; Matthew 1:18-25; Hebrews 4:15; 9:15-28; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Acts 1:9-11).

HOLY SPIRIT: The third person of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit lives within and guides a Christian to live a godly life (John 14:15-26; 16:5-16; Ephesians 1:13-14).

SALVATION: All men and women are lost and sinful until they accept Jesus Christ and are renewed by the Holy Spirit. Christianity is the only path to salvation. (John 3:16; 5:24; Acts 2:37-41; Titus 3:3-7).

ETERNAL LIFE: Eternal life, both now and after death, is attained through an active faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Individuals who reject Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will face  judgment and hell (Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 20:11-15).

CHRISTIAN UNITY: The spiritual unity of baptized believers in our Lord Jesus Christ creates His Spiritual Body or the Church (1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 4:3-6).

HUMANITY:  God created all human beings in His image, male and female. Therefore, all human life is sacred from conception to its natural end. Christians  must honor the physical and spiritual needs of all people; following Christ’s example. Every person should be treated with love, dignity and respect (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10).

 

DOCTRINAL DISPUTES: If a dispute arises with regard to the doctrine and teaching of the Holy Scriptures (Bible), the Board of Directors retains the right to be the final interpreter of the disputed doctrine and teachings. However, any such interpretation shall not differ in any respect from this Statement of Beliefs.

 

"In matters of faith, unity. In matters of opinion, liberty. In all things, love."