The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God and the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. It is God-breathed and inspired by the Holy Spirit, providing the foundation for faith, doctrine, and righteous living. The Scriptures are the complete revelation of God’s will and serve as the guide for every believer. In its original writings, the Bible is inspired, infallible, and without error. We believe that God’s Word remains trustworthy and sufficient for teaching, correction, and spiritual growth (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).

We believe in one true and living God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three persons are co-equal, co-eternal, and fully divine, sharing the same essence and nature. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together in creation, redemption, sanctification, and the fulfillment of God’s purposes. The Holy Bible alone reveals the truth of God’s nature and is the final authority for understanding the doctrine of the Trinity. The Scriptures are inspired, infallible, and inerrant in their original writings(I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).

Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity, fully God and fully man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, lived a completely sinless life, performed miracles, and revealed the nature and character of God. Through His death on the cross, Jesus made atonement for mankind’s sins through the shedding of His blood. He physically rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. Jesus Christ is the only Savior and mediator between God and humanity(John 1:1,14, 20:28; 1Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; 1Timothy 2:5).

The blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary was sinless and completely sufficient to cleanse humanity from all sin. Jesus willingly offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice, taking the punishment for our sinfulness and our sins so that we could be forgiven and restored to God. Through His blood, believers are redeemed, justified, and delivered from the penalty of sin, which is death. The sacrifice of Christ provides reconciliation with God and eternal life for all who place their faith in Him. The power and sufficiency of Jesus’ blood remain central to the message of the Gospel (1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29).

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine, and the third person of the Trinity. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures and continues to illuminate God’s truth to believers today. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, calls people to salvation, and brings spiritual regeneration. He empowers believers, cultivates Christlike character, comforts God’s people, and distributes spiritual gifts for service through the church. His presence seals believers until the day of redemption and strengthens the church for worship, evangelism, and ministry. Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:1,18-19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17,39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14-16,26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17.

The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts given to believers for the building, strengthening, and sanctification of the church. These gifts demonstrate the power of God, confirm the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and advance the proclamation of the Gospel. The biblical lists of spiritual gifts are not necessarily exhaustive, and the Holy Spirit may distribute gifts in different combinations according to His will. Every believer is encouraged to earnestly desire and faithfully use the gifts God provides. All spiritual gifts must operate in agreement with Scripture and must never be exercised outside of biblical boundaries (Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12 :4-8; Ephesians 4:16; 2 Timothy 1:5-16, 4:14; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; 1 Peter 4:10).

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promise of the Father, given by Jesus after His ascension and first demonstrated at Pentecost. This empowerment was given to equip the church to boldly proclaim the Gospel throughout the earth. The Holy Spirit provides believers with spiritual power, boldness, and effectiveness for witness and ministry. This experience is a continuation of God’s promise to strengthen His people for His purposes. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is supported throughout Scripture and points believers toward deeper dependence on God’s Spirit (Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6).

Salvation is a gift from God received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross. We believe that salvation is made possible through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who paid the price for the forgiveness of our sins. Salvation cannot be earned through human effort, good works, or personal achievement, but is received through faith in Christ alone. Through salvation, believers are forgiven, restored into relationship with God, and given the promise of eternal life. We believe that every person who places their faith in Jesus Christ becomes a new creation and is adopted into the family of God.(Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22).

Repentance is the heartfelt decision to turn away from sin and surrender every area of life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. True repentance involves a transformation of the heart, mind, and actions as believers seek to follow God’s ways. Through repentance, we receive forgiveness of sins and are restored into right relationship with God through the work of the Holy Spirit. Repentance is not only a one-time decision but an ongoing posture of humility and obedience before God. As believers continually turn toward Christ, they experience His redemption, grace, and transforming power.(Acts 2:21, 3:19; 1 John 1:9).

Sanctification is the ongoing process by which believers are transformed into the image and character of Jesus Christ. Through the work of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s Word, Christians are empowered to grow in holiness and live according to God’s purposes. Sanctification requires daily surrender, obedience, and a willingness to allow God to refine every area of our lives. As believers mature spiritually, they become more Christlike in their thoughts, attitudes, and actions. This lifelong process reflects God’s desire to develop His character within His people and prepare them for faithful service.(1Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, Hebrews 2:11).

We believe that Jesus Christ was physically raised from the dead in a glorified body three days after His crucifixion. His resurrection confirms His victory over sin, death, and the grave and serves as the foundation of the Christian faith. We also believe that there will be a future resurrection of all people, both the saved and the lost. Those who belong to Christ will be raised to eternal life, while those who reject Him will face eternal judgment. The resurrection gives believers hope in God’s promises and assurance of life beyond death. (Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:42, 44; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21).

Healing of the sick is a demonstration of God’s compassion and power, revealed throughout the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. We believe that healing is part of the work of Christ and is included in His commission to His followers. God continues to heal and restore people through His grace, power, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Healing may occur through prayer, faith, and the gifts of the Spirit as God works according to His will. We believe that God desires to bring wholeness and restoration to individuals physically, emotionally, and spiritually. (Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29).

God is the source of all blessings, and everything we have belongs to Him and is entrusted to us for His purposes. Christians are called to faithfully steward their time, talents, resources, and possessions in a way that honors God and advances His Kingdom. Believers have a responsibility to serve others, care for what God has entrusted to them, and generously support the work of the Gospel. Giving should be done willingly, joyfully, consistently, and with a heart of gratitude toward God. Stewardship reflects our recognition that we are caretakers of God’s blessings and that all we have exists for His glory. Genesis 14:20; Leviticus 27:30-32; Deuteronomy 8:18; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 6:1-4,19-21; 19:21; 23:23; 25:14-29; Luke 12:16-21,42; 16:1-13; Acts 2:44-47; 5:1-11; 17:24-25; 20:35; Romans 6:6-22; 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 6:19-20; 12; 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9; 12:15; Philippians 4:10-19; 1 Peter 1:18-19.

God established the family as the foundational institution of human society, designed to reflect His love, covenant, and purposes. Marriage is the lifelong covenant union between one man and one woman, created by God to provide companionship, intimacy, and the foundation for raising children. Husbands and wives are created equally in the image of God and are called to honor one another while fulfilling their God-given responsibilities within marriage. Husbands are called to love, serve, protect, and lead their families with Christlike humility, while wives are called to respect and support their husbands as partners in God’s design. Children are a blessing from the Lord, and parents are responsible for raising them with love, discipline, and instruction according to biblical truth. Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-25; 3:1-20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 24:15; 1 Samuel 1:26-28; Psalms 51:5; 78:1-8; 127; 128; 139:13-16; Proverbs 1:8; 5:15-20; 6:20-22; 12:4; 13:24; 14:1; 17:6; 18:22; 22:6,15; 23:13-14; 24:3; 29:15,17; 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 9:9; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 5:31-32; 18:2-5; 19:3-9; Mark 10:6-12; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8,14; 2 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:3-5; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:1-7.

Following faith in Jesus Christ, every believer is commanded to be baptized in water as an act of obedience and public declaration of their faith. Water baptism symbolizes identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and represents the believer’s new life in Him. Baptism does not earn salvation but demonstrates a person’s commitment to follow Christ. It serves as an outward expression of an inward transformation that has already taken place through faith. We believe baptism is an important step of obedience in the life of every follower of Jesus. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38).

The Lord’s Supper is a sacred time of communion with God and remembrance of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Through the elements of bread and grape juice, believers remember the body and blood of Jesus that were given for the forgiveness of sins. This practice invites believers to reflect on Christ’s love, examine their hearts, and celebrate the new covenant established through His sacrifice. The Lord’s Supper is an expression of worship, gratitude, and unity among believers. We believe this sacrament continues to proclaim the Gospel and the hope found in Jesus Christ. (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48; 1Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25).

We believe there will be a final judgment in which all people will stand before God and give an account of their lives. The wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works and their rejection of God. Those whose names are not found in the Book of Life will experience eternal separation from God and everlasting punishment. Satan, his angels, the beast, and the false prophet will also face final judgment and condemnation. This truth reminds us of the seriousness of sin, the holiness of God, and the urgency of sharing the Gospel with the world. (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:4348; Revelation 19:20; 20:11-15; 21:8).

The church is the Body of Christ and the dwelling place of God through the Holy Spirit. Every person who has been born again through faith in Jesus Christ is a member of His church and called to participate in His mission. The church exists to worship God, make disciples, proclaim the Gospel, serve others, and fulfill the Great Commission. Through the unity of believers, God reveals His love and purposes to the world. We believe the church is empowered by the Holy Spirit to continue the work of Jesus Christ until His return. (Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23).