what we believe

The 66 books of the Bible, as originally given, are inspired, inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient as a foundation for life.  2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119:105; Matthew 5:18
The infinite and holy God eternally exists in three persons identical in nature and perfection: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.  Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 1:1
In eternity past, God freely established a plan that governs all things that have and will come to pass in His universe. He upholds and governs all things with infinite power and wisdom.  Romans 11:33-36; Ephesisan 1:11; Colossians 1:16
God created humanity in His image, but our first parents rebelled against him and the guilt of Adam’s sin passed on to us so that we try to live under our own authority rather seeking God’s will and glory in all things. We can do nothing on our own to restore our lost relationship with God. Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1; Romans 1:18
We believe God the Father sent His Son, Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, fully God and fully man, to live perfectly, die for our sins, and rise again. Through His sacrifice, forgiveness and new life are given by grace through faith. The Holy Spirit reveals truth through Scripture and brings new life to all who believe in Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 2 Timothy 1:9-10
The evidence of genuine faith in Christ Jesus is repentance of sin and ongoing commitment to the Lordship of Christ in every aspect of life. Everyone who genuinely trusts Christ Jesus is eternally secure. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; John 6:37-40
The local, or visible, church is the agency God has established to spread the good news of Christ Jesus and pass on the truth from generation to generation. Christians are people set apart for God’s service and glory; as such, we must not cooperate with any religious organizations that compromise the truth of the Word of God. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 4:11-12
Christ Jesus will take all genuine Christians home with him to heaven at the end of the church age (the rapture). Following a seven year period of judgment known as the Tribulation Period, Christ will return and establish a literal Kingdom on earth for 1,000 years. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Acts 1:10-11; Hebrews 9:20
Following Christ’s Kingdom on earth, all those who have rejected God’s grace will be condemned at the Great White Throne of Judgment and will experience eternal conscious punishment (hell). God will also establish an eternal Kingdom in which all those who have trusted Christ will experience endless glory and joy (heaven). Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 22:12; Revelation 22:1-5