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The Bible: We believe the Bible (both the Old and New Testament) to be the only inspired, infallible and authoritative Word of God.
God: We believe there is only one true God, the Creator of the universe, including mankind. One God eternally existent in three persons: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit- each possess equally all the attribute of deity.
Jesus: Jesus Christ is God, who became man. We believe in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. He is the only mediator between God and man.
Man: Man was created in the image of God and willfully sinned by disobeying God. Separation from God and death was the result. All of mankind’s nature is corrupt and it is impossible for man by his own efforts to stand acceptable in God’s sight. Every person is in need of regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
Salvation: The salvation of mankind is wholly a work of God’s grace through the shed blood of Jesus and is not the work, in any degree, of human works, goodness, or religious ceremony. God imputes (gives) His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation and declares them justified in His sight. Each person must be born again of the Holy Spirit and can be assured of their salvation immediately upon trusting Christ as Savior.
The Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit has come into the world to reveal and glorify Christ, and to apply the saving work of Christ to men. Every believer is called to live a holy and fruitful life by the power of the indwelling Spirit.
The Church: Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church. The Church is the body of Christ, which is composed of all persons who have been joined to Him by saving faith. God admonishes all of His people to assemble together locally for regular worship, participation in ordinances, the ministry of the Word for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
Our Commission: Jesus Christ commands all believers to be involved in the preaching of the gospel and discipling of the entire world.
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