The Bible
The Bible is the infallible, inspired Word of God. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is the ultimate source of truth, doctrine, instruction, correction, and reproof. Therefore, it is the final authority for belief and conduct, and cannot be superseded.
God
God is one. He exists eternally in three persons as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity is co-equally God. He is creator of everything. He sustains His creation by His power alone. God is spirit and is timeless. He sovereignly possesses all power and all knowledge. He can never tire, gain strength, or acquire new knowledge. God never changes. Because of the finished work of Jesus, we can know God as our holy and loving Father.
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God and completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. It was His substitutionary death on the cross that made provision for the salvation of men from sin. He defeated death by being raised from the dead, He ascended into heaven, and is now at the right hand of God.
He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to finish His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God.
He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to finish His redemptive mission. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God.
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine, and is the promised Comforter and Helper to those who follow Jesus. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ. He enables us to understand the truth of Scripture, and enlightens and empowers us in worship, evangelism, and service.
Salvation
Jesus is the only way to God. The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts. By trusting in Jesus, we are saved from the curse and penalty of sin and can enjoy an abundant and eternal life that begins when we first place our faith in Christ. Faith is the acceptance of Jesus and commitment to Him as Lord and Savior.
The Church
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified in Christ. It's purpose is to connect people to God and to connect people to one another by teaching the truth of Christ and taking the Gospel to the world. The Church is unified by Christ as it seeks to glorify Christ. Each local church operates under the Lordship of Christ, therefore, each member is responsible and accountable to Christ as Lord.