God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. God is perfect, holy, and eternal, existing in three co-equal distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We call this unity of the Godhead “The Trinity.”

Scripture References:
Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-3, John 10:30-36, John 14:16-26, Philippians 2:6-11

God made man in His image so that we could enjoy fellowship with Him and bring glory to Him. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us have disobeyed God in one way or another. The Bible calls our rebellion sin. Most of the problems in our world and in our individual lives are the direct result of sin. Because God is perfectly holy and just, sin separates us from Him. The Bible says that the penalty for sin is spiritual death; eternal separation from God.

Scripture References:
Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 3:23, 5:12, 6:23

God loves us and wants a relationship with us, so He came to us in human form. Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and died on the cross to pay for our sins. Three days later, He rose from the dead, conquering sin and death. Jesus will return someday to take us to be with Him forever.

Scripture References:
Matthew 1:18-23, John 1:1-14, Matthew 27-28, Romans 5:8, Philippians 2:6-11

Because of what Jesus did for us on the cross, we can have a living and vital relationship with God. Our sin no longer stands in the way. Salvation is a free gift from God, available to us through faith in Jesus Christ. It is not earned by good works but given through God’s grace.

Scripture References:
Romans 3:21-31, John 3:14-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10

When we place our faith in Christ, we become God’s children. Our standing with God depends on His grace, not our ability to try harder or do better. God’s grace keeps us secure in our relationship with Him.

Scripture References:
John 1:12, John 10:29, 2 Timothy 1:12, Romans 8:29-30, Hebrews 7:25

The moment we surrender our lives to Christ, God’s Holy Spirit takes residence in us. In other words, God comes to live inside of us! The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He gives us the desire to know God, makes us aware of our need for Christ, and empowers us to live in ways that are pleasing to God. In addition, He helps us understand the Bible, and gives us guidance in making important decisions. The more we yield to His leading in our lives, the more spiritual fruit our lives will bear. One of the ways that the Holy Spirit equips us to live productive lives is by providing each one of us with spiritual gifts. As we exercise these gifts in serving others, amazing things can happen in our lives and in the lives of others.

Scripture References:
John 14:14-17, 26; John 16:5-15; Acts 1:6-8

The Bible is God’s Word to us, divinely inspired and without error. It is our ultimate authority for faith and life, guiding us in how we live and grow in our relationship with God.

Scripture References:
Psalm 19:7-9, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12

Jesus instructed us to observe two ordinances: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Baptism symbolizes our identification with Christ’s death and resurrection, and the Lord’s Supper reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.

Scripture References:
Matthew 3:13-17, 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

We believe in eternal life. Those who trust in Jesus Christ will live forever with God in Heaven, and those who reject Him will face eternal separation from God. Heaven is the believer’s eternal hope.

Scripture References:
John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15, Revelation 22:12-17

The Church is the body of Christ, made up of believers who follow Jesus. We gather to worship, grow in faith, and serve others. The Church is called to spread the Gospel and care for the needs of the world.

Scripture References:
Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:1-16