Outside of the below mentioned beliefs, we respect areas of doctrinal teaching on which, historically, there has been general agreement among true Christians. We desire to allow for unity by allowing freedom of conviction on other doctrinal matters, provided that all interpretations are based upon the Bible alone, and that no interpretation become an issue which hinders the ministry.
The Bible
The Bible, comprised of 66 books, is God’s inspired revelation. It is without error, it is complete, and it is the final authority for life and godliness.
Psalm 19:7-11; Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalm 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21
The Trinity
There is only one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each Person of the Trinity has all of the same attributes.
Deuteronomy 4:35, 39 and 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-7; 1 Corinthians 8:4-6; Ephesians 4:6; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Jeremiah 31:31-34 with Hebrews 10:15-17; John 1:1-2, 10:30, 14:9-10; Acts 5:3-4
God the Father is a personal Father to His adopted children.
John 1:12; Romans 8:14-17; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Galatians 4:5; Ephesians 1:4-6, 4:6; Hebrews 12:5-9
The Son became the man Jesus, without ceasing to be God. He was born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life. His voluntary death satisfied the wrath of God and brought reconciliation between God and man through His bodily resurrection.
John 1:3; Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 1:2; John 1:1-2, 14; Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 2:9; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23-25; Luke 1:26-35; John 1:29; Acts 1:9; Hebrews 7:25-27; 1 Peter 1:18-19; John 10:15; Romans 3:24-25; 1 Peter 2:24, 3:18
The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin. The Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for salvation. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit enables the Christian to live a godly life. The Holy Spirit seals the believer until the day of redemption.
John 16:8-15; 1 Corinthians 12:13; John 14:16-17,15:26-27; Romans 8:9; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 2:22; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:11-12; 1 Peter 4:10
Creation
Man was created in the image of God. As a result of Adam’s sin, all people are spiritually dead, separated from God, and unable to please God. People are born sinners, completely lost and in need of a savior.
Genesis 2:7, 15-25; Genesis 2:16-17, 3:1-19; Romans 5:12, 15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:21; John 3:36; Romans 3:18, 23
Salvation and Assurance
Salvation is completely the work of God’s grace; it is not a result of people’s work, goodness, or religious ceremony or observance, in whole or in part. God imputes His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation. God’s gift of salvation, once accepted, cannot be revoked or lost.
1 Thessalonians 1:9; Romans 5:8-9; 6:23; Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-10; John 1:12; Romans 10:9-10; John 6:37-40, 10:27-30; Romans 8:31-39; Hebrews 7:25; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Jude 24; John 5:24
Baptism
Water baptism is observed by believers. It is a public demonstration of faith and is not required for salvation.
Acts2:41-42; Romans 6:1-11; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Unity Among Believers
God calls us to spiritual unity among all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Ephesians 2:11-3:6
The Great Commission – Evangelism and Discipleship
Jesus commanded all believers to love one another, share the Gospel, and disciple people. Sharing the gospel requires that all worldly and personal desires be surrendered in total commitment to a kind and sacrificial savior. It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ to share the gospel and make disciples.
Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 9:37-38; 10:5-15; 13:18-30, 37-43; 16:19; 22:9-10; 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 10:1-18; 24:46-53; John 14:11-12; 15:7-8,16; 17:15; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:26-40; 10:42-48; 13:2-3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 3:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:1-3; 11:39-12:2; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Revelation 22:17.