What We Believe
The Bible — both Old and New Testaments — is the inspired, infallible Word of God and the ultimate authority for what we believe and how we live. Through it, God reveals Himself and His will to humanity.
2 Timothy 3:15–17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21
There is one true God — the eternal Creator and Redeemer — who has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God: born of a virgin, sinless, miracle-working, crucified for our sins, bodily raised from the dead, and exalted at the right hand of the Father.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10–11; Matthew 28:19; Matthew 1:23; Hebrews 7:26; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Philippians 2:9–11
All people have fallen and are separated from God through sin. Our only hope is the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Him — we are justified by grace, born again by the Spirit, and become heirs of eternal life. The inward evidence is the Spirit's witness; the outward evidence is a life of righteousness.
Genesis 3:6; Romans 5:12; Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 3:5–7; Romans 8:16; Ephesians 4:24
Every believer may receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit — a distinct experience of empowerment for life, service, and witness, evidenced by speaking in tongues. The Holy Spirit also works sanctification in us: separating us from evil, dedicating us to God, and transforming us into the likeness of Christ as we walk in daily surrender to Him.
Acts 1:4–8; 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:1–31; Romans 12:1–2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 12:14; Romans 6:1–11; Galatians 2:20
The Church is the Body of Christ, called to evangelize the world, worship God, and build believers into His image. Baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper are ordained for all believers. God provides a called and ordained ministry to lead the Church in fulfilling this mission.
Ephesians 1:22–23; Matthew 28:19–20; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26; Mark 16:15–20; Ephesians 4:11–16
Healing for the body is part of the gospel. Through Christ's atonement, deliverance from sickness is made available to all who believe, and we are encouraged to pray for one another in faith.
Isaiah 53:4–5; Matthew 8:16–17; James 5:14–16
Christ will return to raise and rapture His saints — our blessed hope. He will then reign on earth for a thousand years, bringing peace and the salvation of Israel. After this, the wicked dead will face final judgment and eternal punishment, while the righteous will inherit the new heavens and new earth where righteousness dwells forever.
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52; Titus 2:13; Revelation 20:1–6; Romans 11:26–27; Isaiah 11:6–9; Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:11–15; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21–22