1. The Word of God We believe that the Bible is the Word
of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and
that it has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
2. The Trinity We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally
existing in three persons, that these are equal in every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious
offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption.
3. God the Father We believe in God, the Father, an infinite, personal
spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love. We believe that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of each
person, that He hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
4. Jesus Christ We believe in Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son,
conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings. We believe in His substitutionary
atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal visible return
to earth.
5. The Holy Spirit We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from
the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all
who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Christ, and that He is an abiding
helper, teacher and guide.
6. Regeneration We believe that all people are sinners by nature and
by choice and are, therefore, under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins and trust in Jesus Christ
as Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit.
7. The Church We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual
body of which Christ is the head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a
company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible confession of faith, and associated for worship, work and fellowship.
We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of giving the gospel of Jesus Christ to
a lost world.
8. Christian Conduct We believe that Christians should live for the
glory of God and the well-being of others; that their conduct should be blameless before the world; that they should be faithful
stewards of their possessions; and that they should seek to realize for themselves and others the full stature of maturity
in Christ.
9. The Ordinances We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has committed
two ordinances to the local church: baptism and the Lord's Supper. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a
believer in water into the name of the triune God. We believe that the Lord's Supper was instituted by Christ for commemoration
of His death. We believe that these two ordinances should be observed and administered until the return of the Lord Jesus
Christ.
10. Religious Liberty We believe that every human being has direct relations
with God, and is responsible to God alone in all matters of faith; that each church is independent and must be free from interference
by any ecclesiastical or political authority; that therefore Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions,
each fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other.
11. Church Cooperation We believe that local churches can best promote
the cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another in a denominational organization. Such an organization, whether
a regional or district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches. Cooperation in a conference is voluntary
and may be terminated at any time. Churches may likewise cooperate with interdenominational fellowships on a voluntary basis.
12. The Last Things We believe in the personal and visible return of
the Lord Jesus Christ to earth and the establishment of His kingdom. We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final
judgment, the eternal felicity of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked. |