What We Believe

About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe.
He has eternally existed in three personalities: the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three
are co-equal and are one God.

Genesis 1:1, 26-27;3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19;
1 Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14

 

About Jesus

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal
with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life
and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for
the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He
arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate
His power over sin and death. He ascended to
Heaven's glory and will return again
someday to earth to reign as King.

Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30;
Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3-4;
Acts 1:9-11; Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13

 

About the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father
and the Son of God. He is present in the world
to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ.
He also lives in every Christian from the moment
of salvation. He provides the Christian with
power for living, understanding, spiritual truth,
and guidance in doing what is right. He gives
every believer a spiritual gift when they
are saved. As Christians, we seek to live under
His control daily.

II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8
I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25;
Ephesians 5:18

 

About the Bible

The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written
by human authors, under the spiritual guidance
of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth
for Christian beliefs and living, because it is inspired
by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.

II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; II Timothy 1:13;
Psalm 119:105,160; 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

 

About Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to
be like Him in character. People are the supreme
object of creation. Although every person has
tremendous potential for good, all of us are
marred by an attitude of disobedience toward
God called "sin". This attitude separates people
from God and causes many problems in life.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23;
Isaiah 59:1-2

 

About Salvation

Salvation is God's free gift to us but we must
accept it. We can never make up for our sin
by self-improvement or good works. Only by
trusting Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness
can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we
turn from our self-ruled life and turn to Jesus
in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins
the moment one receives Jesus Christ into
his life by faith.

Romans 10:9; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; 1:12;
Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26

 

About Eternity

People were created to exist forever. We will either
exist eternally separated from God by sin, or
eternally with God through forgiveness and
salvation. To be eternally separated from God
is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him
is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are real
places of eternal exsistence.

John 3:16; 2:25; 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15
Matthew 1:8; 2:44; 46