Detailed Summary
A clear and easy-to-read summary of the doctrines we teach — grounded in Scripture and centered on Jesus Christ.
The Bible is God's written revelation to man.
The 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures are trustworthy, infallible in their original writings, and a sufficient standard of faith and life.
They must be understood according to the language, history, and context of the text. A passage may have many applications, but the meaning intended by the author does not change.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 · 2 Peter 1:20–21 · John 17:17
There is one living, true, eternal, and perfect God.
God is holy, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and unchanging. He is one in His divinity and eternally exists in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Father is the sovereign Creator and Ruler. The Son, Jesus Christ, is true God and true man. The Holy Spirit is a divine Person who gives life, indwells believers, and glorifies Christ.
Deuteronomy 6:4 · Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 13:14
Jesus is the eternal Son, Lord, Savior, and King.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He possessed full divinity and full humanity, but He was without sin.
Christ willingly gave His life as a sacrifice and substitute for sinners. He was resurrected, ascended into heaven, intercedes for His people, and will return again in glory.
John 1:1, 14 · Philippians 2:5–11 · 1 Peter 3:18 · 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
Man was created in the image of God but fell into sin.
God created man to glorify Him and live in fellowship with Him. Through Adam's disobedience, sin and death entered the human race.
All people are sinners, separated from God, and incapable of saving themselves through good works or religion.
Genesis 1:26–27 · Romans 3:10–23 · Romans 5:12
Salvation is a work of God's grace from beginning to end.
God chose to save according to His grace. Christ redeemed His people through His death, and the Holy Spirit gives new life to the sinner.
Those who repent and believe in Christ are forgiven and declared righteous. The true believer is sanctified, kept by the power of God, and called to a life of obedience.
Ephesians 1:4–7 · Ephesians 2:8–10 · Romans 3:24–26 · John 10:27–29
The Church is the body of Christ, made up of all true believers.
The local church is led according to Scripture and meets for worship, teaching, prayer, fellowship, and service.
Baptism and the Lord's Supper were entrusted to the church. Its mission is to strengthen believers and proclaim the gospel throughout the world.
Acts 2:42 · Ephesians 4:11–16 · Matthew 28:19–20 · 1 Corinthians 11:23–26
Every believer is called and gifted to serve.
The Holy Spirit gives gifts for the edification of the church, not for personal glory. All teachings and experiences must be tested in the full revelation of Scripture.
We believe that the signs that authenticated the apostles were unique to the time of the founding of the church, while the gifts of teaching and service continue to be used for the edification of the body of Christ.
Romans 12:4–8 · Ephesians 4:11–12 · Hebrews 2:3–4
Angels are created spiritual beings.
Holy angels worship and serve God; they are not to be worshipped. Satan and the fallen angels rebelled against God.
Their opposition is real, but their defeat and judgment are certain because of the victory of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 1:14 · Colossians 2:15 · Revelation 20:10
Jesus Christ will return personally, physically, and in glory.
We believe in the resurrection of all people, in the righteous judgment of God, and in the reign of Christ. Those who are in Christ will be with Him forever; those who reject Him will face eternal judgment.
After the fulfillment of God's plan, there will be a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness will dwell and the redeemed will live in God's presence forever.
Acts 1:11 · John 5:28–29 · Revelation 20–22 · 2 Peter 3:13