STATEMENT OF FAITH
We affirm that the Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments, is alone the only infallible, inspired Word of God; its authority is ultimate, final, and eternal. The Bible cannot be added to, subtracted from, or superseded in any regard. It is the source of all doctrine, instruction, correction, and reproof. It contains all that is needed for guidance in godliness and practical Christian life. (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26)
TRINITY
It is the testimony of both the Old and New Testaments and of the Christian Church that God is both One and Triune. The biblical revelation testifies that there is only one God and that He is eternally existent in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11)
- GOD THE FATHER: God the Father is the creator and sustainer of all things, and He created the universe in love. He created mankind in His own image for fellowship and called mankind back to Himself through Christ after the rebellion and fall of man.
- THE SON: Jesus Christ is eternally God. He was together with the Father and the Holy Spirit from the beginning, and through Him all things were made. For mankind's redemption, He left heaven and became incarnate by the Holy Spirit through the virgin Mary. Henceforth, He is forever one Christ with two natures—God and man—in one person.
- THE HOLY SPIRIT: The Holy Spirit is God, the Lord and giver of life, who was active in the Old Testament and given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. He empowers the saints for service and witness, cleanses man from the old nature and conforms us to the image of Christ. The baptism in the Holy Spirit, subsequent to conversion, releases the fullness of the Spirit and is evidenced by the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. According to the Scriptures, He rose from the dead on the third day, ascended to the right hand of the Father and will return again in power and glory. (John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5)
VIRGIN BIRTH
Jesus Christ was conceived by God the Father, through the Holy Spirit (the third person of the Trinity) in the virgin Mary’s womb; therefore, He is the Son of God.
(Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35)
(Matthew 1:18, 25; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:27-35)
REDEMPTION
Man was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell. His only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Gen. 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21)
REGENERATION
For anyone to know God, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. (John 6:44, 65; Matthew 19:28; Titus 3:5)
SALVATION
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).
REPENTANCE
Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation. (Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9).
SANCTIFICATION
Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God’s Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ’s character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life. (I Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; II Thessalonians 2:1-3,
II Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11)
II Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11)