What we believe
The Bible, both the Old and New Testament, is the inspired, inerrant Word of God. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidence of the Holy Spirit. It is the authoritive guide for our lives. (Isaiah 40:8; I Timothy 3:16,17)
God is the Creator and Ruler of everyone and everything. He is one God who has eternally
existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(Genesis 1:1; I Chronicles
16:23-36; I Peter 1:2)
Jesus is the Son of God. He was equally God and man while on earth. He lived a sinless life and then offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all through his death on a cross. He arose from the grave after three days, demonstrating his power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven and will return again to reign as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (John 3:16; Philippians 2:5-11; II Corinthians 5:21; I Corinthians 15:3-8; Acts 1:9,10)
Man is created in God's image, capable of intimate fellowship with Him. However, all men and women, by virtue of Adam's sin and their own personal rebellion, are sinners. As such they are separated from fellowship with God and helpless in and of themselves to restore that relationship. (Genesis 1:26; Romans 3:23)
Salvation is a gift from God. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by believing in Jesus as our Savior can we receive forgiveness. We are saved as we place our faith in Him through repentance, confession, and baptism. (Ephesians 2:8,9; John 3:16; Romans 10:9,10; Acts 2:38)
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is at work in the world helping the unbelievers become aware of their need for Jesus. He also lives within every believer, providing them with power for godly living, while equipping them with special abilities to care for others. (II Corinthians 13:14; John 16:5-10; I Corinthians 6:19;12)
The Church is the body of Christ here on earth, the community of those who have experienced firsthand the saving grace of God. In this community the love of God is present, encouragement is practiced and believers are equipped to use their God-given gifts for His glory and the benefit of others. The church is directed by Jesus to share the mesage of His forgiveness with the world while loving each person unconditionally. (Acts 2:41; Romans 12:4-8; Matthew 28:19,20)
Eternity We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with Him through salvation. To be eternally separated from God is to dwell in hell. To be eternally in union with God is to dwell in heaven. (II Thessalonians 1:5-10; Revalation 21:6-8)



