WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT GOD
We believe that the sovereign Lord created all things according to His own wisdom and for His own glory by the power of His Word. God is one eternal Being: Father, Son, and Spirit. He has revealed Himself to all mankind both through nature and through His holy, inspired and infallible word so that all men can come to knowledge of Him.
WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT PEOPLE
God alone is the standard for the behavior of mankind, and all men sin and fall short of His righteous demands. Therefore, all men are condemned by His holy justice and have no hope of salvation except for the grace of God.
WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT SALVATION
Men come to faith through the preaching of the gospel. The gospel is God’s genuine and sincere offer of salvation to all, and all those who come to Him in repentant faith will be accepted. That saving relationship is both symbolized and sealed in baptism. Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone, and all to the glory of God alone.
WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT FORGIVENESS
Because of His love for us, God has provided His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins to satisfy His holy justice. This sacrifice is effective for those who are united with Christ through faith. Therefore, salvation is a gift of grace by a loving God and is received only through faith in Christ.
WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT CHRISTIAN LIVING
The reality of saving faith is demonstrated by a holy lifestyle. God’s purpose for us is to be a people eager to serve Him. The child of God is shaped into the image of Christ by the transforming of the Holy Spirit. Perseverance in holiness and righteousness is the responsibility of the child of God. We are preserved by the Holy Spirit until that day when we will be called home to live eternally with Him.