Core Beliefs
About God
God is Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and are one God.
- Genesis 1:1, 26, 27
- Psalm 90:2
- Matthew 28:19
- 1 Peter 1:2
- 2 Corinthians 13:14
About You
You are made in the spiritual image of God to be like Him in character. You are the supreme object of God's creation and love. Although you have tremendous potential for good, you are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude separates you from God until the relationship is restored through a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
- Genesis 1:27
- Psalm 8:3-6
- Isaiah 53:6
- Romans 3:23
- Isaiah 59:1-2
About Eternity
Humans were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
- John 3:16
- 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13
- Romans 6:23
- Revelation 20:15
About Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is coequal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
- Matthew 1:22-23
- Isaiah 9:6
- John 1:5; 14:10-30
- Hebrews 4:14-15
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
- Romans 1:3-4
- Acts 1:9-11
- 2 Timothy 6:14-15
- Titus 2:13
About Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to humanity. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior can we be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
- Romans 6:23
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- John 14:6; 1:12
- Titus 3:5
- Galatians 3:26
- Romans 5:1
About Eternal Security
Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer (Christian) is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is grace and the keeping power of God that gives this security.
- John 10:29
- 2 Timothy 1:12
- Hebrews 7:25; 10:10-14
- 1 Peter 1:3-5
About the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
- 2 Corinthians 3:17
- John 16:7-13; 14:16-17
- Acts 1:8
- 2 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16
- Ephesians 1:13
- Galatians 5:25
- Ephesians 5:18
About the Bible
The Bible is God's Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
- 2 Timothy 3:16
- 2 Peter 1:20-21
- 2 Timothy 1:13
- Psalms 119:105, 160; 12:6