Beliefs

We believe in one God who is seen in three persons:  the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  (Matthew 3:16, 17; John 1:1, 14; Genesis 1:2, 26; John 4:24, John 10:30; John 14:16-20)

We believe Jesus was born fully human and fully divine, conceived of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary.  (Philippians 2:7, 8; John 1:14; Romans 5:15-17; Colossians 2:9; 1 John 1:1; Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:26-38)

We believe that hell is a place that was made for Satan and his demons.  Those who do not accept salvation will be thrown into the Lake of Fire without another chance for repentance.  (Matthew 25:41; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 19:20; Hebrews 6:1, 2)

We believe that Jesus suffered and was crucified to pay the price for our sins and to undo the works of the devil.  (I John 3:8; Galatians 3:13; Colossians 2:14 15)

We believe Jesus was buried and resurrected in bodily form on the third day.  (Luke 23:44, 24:8; John 20:24-29; I Corinthians 15:3-8)

We believe that salvation and forgiveness of sins is only received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.  (Matthew 26:28; Romans 5:17; Ephesians 2:8, 9; I Peter 1:18, 19; I John 1:7-9)

We believe that water baptism is an outward expression of the inward work of salvation.  (Romans 6:4; Matthew 28:19; Colossians 2:12)

We believe that Jesus will return to the earth to judge both the living and the dead.  (Matthew 24:36-42; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:10, 11, 10:39-42; I Peter 4:5; I Thessalonians 4:16, 17)

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who indwells every Christian.  (John 15:26; John 16:5-15; 1 Corinthians 2:12, 13; I Corinthians 3:16, 6:19; II Timothy 1:14)

We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, an experience that empowers the Christian.  (Acts 1:7, 8; Romans 8:26, 27)

We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, written by men who were moved by the Holy Spirit.  (Mark 12:36; John 14:26, 16:12-15; Acts 1:16; I Corinthians 2:12, 13; II Timothy 3:14-16; II Peter 1:20, 21)

We believe that the Bible is final authority for all matters of faith and conduct.  (Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18, 24:35; Romans 15:4; Hebrews 4:12)