What We Believe
The Bible
The Bible is the only source and standard of faith and life for the Christian.
The Bible is the only source and standard of faith and life for the Christian.
Jesus said, “Sanctify them by the truth; Your Word is truth.” – John 17:17
Creation
God created the world and everything in it, including man and woman, perfect.
God created the world and everything in it, including man and woman, perfect.
“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.” – Genesis 1:31
The Fall into Sin
Mankind sinned by disobeying God. Pain, sorrow, and death entered and destroyed God’s perfect world.
Mankind sinned by disobeying God. Pain, sorrow, and death entered and destroyed God’s perfect world.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23
God’s Justice
Because He is holy and just, God must punish all sin and evil.
Because He is holy and just, God must punish all sin and evil.
“Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Therefore no one will be declared righteous in His sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.” – Romans 3:19–20
The Need for a Savior
All people—men, women, and children—need a Savior to rescue them from sin and its consequences.
“This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:22–23
All people—men, women, and children—need a Savior to rescue them from sin and its consequences.
“This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:22–23
God’s Love Through Jesus
God so loved all people that He sent His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to take away our sins.
God so loved all people that He sent His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, to take away our sins.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” -John 3:16
Jesus’ Sacrifice
Christ Jesus—true God and true Man—lived a perfect life and gave that life on the cross for the sins of all people.
“God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21
Christ Jesus—true God and true Man—lived a perfect life and gave that life on the cross for the sins of all people.
“God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:21
Faith and Salvation
Deliverance from sin, death, and the power of hell becomes ours personally through the gift of faith.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
Deliverance from sin, death, and the power of hell becomes ours personally through the gift of faith.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
Faith is a Gift
Faith is given by the Holy Spirit; it is not something we achieve on our own.
“No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 12:3
Faith is given by the Holy Spirit; it is not something we achieve on our own.
“No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 12:3
Saved by Grace, Not Works
We are saved not by our works but solely by God’s grace—His free, willing, and joyful gift.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8–9
We are saved not by our works but solely by God’s grace—His free, willing, and joyful gift.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8–9
Our Response
In response to God’s love, Christians seek to live lives of love, gratitude, and service to God and others.
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
In response to God’s love, Christians seek to live lives of love, gratitude, and service to God and others.
“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10