Doctrinal Statement
I. THE SCRIPTURES
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired, true, trustworthy, and sufficient Word, the supreme authority for faith and life.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 19:7-10; John 17:17; Hebrews 4:12.
II. GOD
We believe there is one living and true God who eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14.
A. GOD THE FATHER
We believe God the Father rules over all creation with holiness, wisdom, love, and providential care.
Genesis 1:1; Matthew 6:9; Ephesians 4:6.
B. GOD THE SON
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, born of the virgin Mary, fully God and fully man, sinless, crucified for sinners, bodily raised, ascended, and coming again in glory.
John 1:1-14; Colossians 2:9; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:11.
C. GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit inspired Scripture, convicts of sin, regenerates believers, indwells them, empowers service, and exalts Christ.
John 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9-16; Ephesians 1:13-14.
III. MAN
We believe humanity was created in God’s image as male and female, yet fell into sin through disobedience. Every person bears dignity and stands in need of God’s grace.
Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 3; Romans 3:23.
IV. SALVATION
We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone and includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification.
John 3:3; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:1; Titus 2:11-14.
V. GOD'S PURPOSE OF GRACE
We believe God graciously saves and keeps His people, and true believers persevere by His power to the end.
Romans 8:28-39; John 10:27-29; Philippians 1:6.
VI. THE CHURCH
We believe a New Testament church is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers under the Lordship of Christ, gathered for worship, fellowship, discipleship, service, and mission.
Acts 2:41-42; Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 1:22-23; 1 Peter 5:1-4.
VII. BAPTISM AND THE LORD'S SUPPER
We believe Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water as a testimony of union with Christ, and the Lord’s Supper is a symbolic remembrance of His death and a proclamation of His return.
Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
VIII. THE LORD'S DAY
We believe the first day of the week is the Lord’s Day, commemorating Christ’s resurrection and set apart for worship and devotion.
Acts 20:7; Revelation 1:10; John 20:19.
IX. THE KINGDOM
We believe God reigns over all, and His kingdom is present wherever people submit to Christ, awaiting its final consummation at His return.
Matthew 6:10; Mark 1:14-15; Revelation 11:15.
X. LAST THINGS
We believe Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly, the dead will be raised, and all people will face final judgment, entering either everlasting life or everlasting punishment.
John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; Revelation 20:11-15.
XI. EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS
We believe every Christian and every church is commanded to make disciples of all nations through gospel proclamation and faithful living.
Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:13-15.
XII. EDUCATION
We believe Christian education is essential for spiritual formation, discipleship, and faithful stewardship of truth.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9; 2 Timothy 2:15; Colossians 2:3.
XIII. STEWARDSHIP
We believe all we have belongs to God and is to be used faithfully for His glory and for the good of others.
1 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; Matthew 25:14-29.
XIV. COOPERATION
We believe churches may voluntarily cooperate with one another to advance the gospel without surrendering the autonomy of the local church.
Acts 13:1-3; Philippians 1:27; Ephesians 4:1-6.
XV. THE CHRISTIAN AND SOCIAL ORDER
We believe Christians are to pursue righteousness, justice, compassion, the sanctity of human life, and love of neighbor under the Lordship of Christ.
Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:13-16; James 1:27.
XVI. PEACE AND WAR
We believe Christians should seek peace, pray for it, and apply the gospel as the true remedy for human conflict.
Matthew 5:9; Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14.
XVII. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
We believe God alone is Lord of the conscience, and that church and state should remain separate, with freedom for all in matters of faith.
Matthew 22:21; Acts 4:19-20; Galatians 5:1.
XVIII. THE FAMILY
We believe the family is ordained by God, marriage is the covenant union of one man and one woman for life, and parents are to raise children in biblical truth.
Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:22-33; Ephesians 6:1-4; Psalm 127:3.
