Doctrinal Statement

Grounded in the timeless truths of Scripture, we stand united in our commitment to live out these principles, guided by the light of God's Word and the grace of His redeeming love.

THE BIBLE

We believe the Bible is the inerrant, infallible, and verbally inspired Word of God. This means the Bible is without error and divinely inspired by God Himself. We believe that God used man to write the Bible through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Simply put, God is the author; man was the pen used to write the words of God.   Psalm 119:160, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 

GOD

We believe that GOD is the creator of all. He is the personal, triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in divine perfection.  Genesis 1.

JESUS

We believe that Jesus was born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life. Jesus is both fully God and fully man. His sufferings and death were substitutionary for all mankind, but only applies to those who believe in Jesus Christ. He died, was buried, and physically arose from the grave on the third day. It was 40 days later He ascended to the Father in Heaven.   Matthew 1:18–20, John 1:1-14, 1 Peter 2:24, Acts 1:9-11   

THE HOLY SPIRIT

We believe the Holy Spirit is the administrator for Jesus Christ in His churches.  The Spirit convicts sinners, regenerates, seals, secures, indwells and fills every believer.   Luke 24:49, 1 Corinthians 12–14, John 3:6, John 16:5-15, Romans 8:9–11

MAN

We believe that man was created in God’s image and fell through the choosing of sin (rebellion/disobedience to God). The result being that all are in need of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in order to enter into Heaven when they die.   Genesis 1:26, Genesis 3, John 3:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, 19

SALVATION

We believe that salvation is achieved by grace through faith alone. To be saved from Hell, man must repent (turn away) from sin and turn to God by believing and placing our faith in Jesus Christ alone.   Matthew 3:2, Mark 1:15, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Acts 20:21, Ephesians 2:8–10 

THE CHURCH

We believe the Church began in Christ’s earthly ministry and is a local, visible assembly of baptized believers. Each church is independent and self governing and Christ promised perpetuity to His churches.   Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18–20, John 1:35–51 

THE ORDINANCES

We believe the ordinances of the Church are baptism and the Lord’s Supper.   Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 5:11–13, 1 Corinthians 11:1–26