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About God: We believe in only one God, the sovereign Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and
eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that God deserves all of
our honor, glory and praise forever, and we have committed ourselves to worship God in the biblical
balance of spiritual freedom and order.
About Jesus Christ: We believe Jesus Christ is true God who became true man united in one
person. He became flesh through His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth.
He died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins. On the third day He arose bodily from the dead and
ascended into the presence of God Almighty.
About the Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and Jesus Christ as
being God. We believe in the Holy Spirit’s immediate gracious presence and power through His fruit,
gifts and ongoing enablement.
About Mankind: We believe all people are created in the image of God and eternally loved by
Him. However, because of our total rebellion against God, all of mankind became estranged from
and enemies of God, and while we remain outside of Jesus Christ, are eternally condemned by our
sinfulness.
About Salvation: We believe that our salvation is completely dependent upon the work of God’s
free grace in Jesus Christ. God credits His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone
for their salvation, are born again of the Holy Spirit and receive the gift of eternal life. Because God
gave man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in his or her salvation. Salvation is
maintained by the grace of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping
power of God that gives us this security.
About the Church: We believe the true universal church consists of everyone who is united in the
one body of Christ through saving faith in Jesus Christ. The universal church finds her visible, yet
imperfect, expression in local congregations throughout the world. We value and respect all of God’
s people, past and present, and desire to partner with other churches in solidarity and unity.
About our Purpose: We believe that the purpose the church exists on earth today is to obey the
Lord Jesus Christ’s command to proclaim the unchanging Gospel throughout the world and to make
disciples of all nations. We realize that our obedience to Jesus’ Great Commission will require our
total commitment.
About the Return of Christ: We believe that Jesus Christ will come again to judge the living and
the dead, and to consummate history and the eternal plan of God. The church’s perfection awaits
the return of Jesus Christ.
About the End of the World: We believe that God will perfect His kingdom and we look forward
with confidence and eager anticipation to the Day, and to the new heaven and new earth in which
righteousness will dwell and God will reign forever.