statement of faith
The Bible
The Bible is the complete and inspired Word of God and is the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
God
There is one God who is the creator of all. He is holy, sovereign, and eternal, and exists in three equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 46:9, 2 Corinthians 13:14
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the son of God and, in His eternal existence, was with the Father in pre-incarnate glory. He was miraculously born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on a cross in substitution for the sins of mankind, and rose from the dead on the third day. He walked among people again before ascending to heaven, sent the Holy Spirit in His place, and promised to return once more.
John 1:1, Isaiah 9:6
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is eternal and possesses all the attributes of personality and deity. Convicting sin, righteousness, and judgment, the Holy Spirit regenerates, indwells, seals, sanctifies, illuminates, and comforts those who believe in Jesus. The Holy Spirit baptizes believers at conversion and fills them with His gifts.
John 3:5-6, Romans 8:9-10
Humankind
God created man and woman in His image. Sin separates humans from God. Humankind is eternally doomed unless they receive salvation in Jesus Christ. Christ died for us, and every person possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
