Statement of Faith

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The Bible

The Bible is God’s inerrant, infallible, reliable Word, the only final authority for faith and life.

(Proverbs 30:5-6; Isaiah 8:20; John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21)

Who is God?

God is Trinity, an eternal, loving unity of three divine Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 14:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

God Created The World

God created the universe ex nihilo, from nothing, and made all things very good.

(Genesis 1-2; Exodus 20:11; Hebrews 11:3)

God Created Humanity

God created humanity in his image to glorify and enjoy God and to be stewards of creation.

(Genesis 1:26-28; Psalm 8; Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 37:4)

The Fall

Humanity has fallen into sin, and we are totally unable to save ourselves.

(Genesis 3; Romans 3:12, 23; Romans 5:12)

Who is Jesus?

Jesus, the promised Messiah of Israel, is fully God and fully man.

(Matthew 1:21-23; John 1:1,14; 20:28; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:14)

Jesus’ Life and Victory

Jesus was born of a virgin, obeyed God perfectly, worked great miracles, died on a cross, rose from the dead,

ascended to heaven, and reigns over all things.

(Luke 1:26-35, Hebrews 4:15; John 14:11, Luke 23-24, Ephesians 1:20-23)

Salvation is a Work of God

God’s Salvation is merited only by Jesus’ perfect obedience and substitutionary atonement.

(Isaiah 53; Hebrews 7:26-27; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 4:12)

Salvation is Not Our Work

Salvation is entirely God’s gift, not our achievement, and is received by faith in Christ, not works.

(John 3:16; Romans 1:16-17; Galatians 2:16-21)

The Holy Spirit was Sent to Earth and Fills Us

The Holy Spirit gives new birth, unites us to Christ, assures us of His love, leads us in His truth, forms us in His

character, equips us with His gifts, and empowers us to be His ambassadors.

(John 3:3-8; Acts 1:8; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 5:16-26; Ephesians 3:16-21)

The Church

The church is the one body of God’s people throughout all generations and from all nations.

(Romans 12:5; Galatians 3:26-29; Ephesians 1:22-23; Revelation 7:9)

Angels of God

God’s holy angels defend and help God’s people.

(Psalm 34:7, 91:11; Matthew 18:10; Hebrews 1:14)

Fallen Angels

Satan and other fallen angels are dangerous but doomed. Christ is victor.

(Ephesians 6:10-18; Colossians 2:15; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 12:10-12

Christ Will Return and the Dead Will Be Raised

Christ will return visibly. The dead will be raised. Christ will rule the world and make all things new.

(Matthew 24:30; 1Cor. 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 21:1-5)

New Heaven and New Earth

God’s people will rejoice forever in the new heaven and new earth; God’s enemies will suffer forever in hell.

(Daniel 12:2-3; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 22:1-5; 2 Thessalonians 1:9)

God Designed Marriage

Sexual intimacy is for marriage only. Marriage is a lifelong union of one man and one woman.

(Genesis 2:22-25; Matthew 5:27-32; Matthew 19:3-9; 1 Corinthians 7:1-11)

God Relates to Families

God’s covenant addresses not only individuals but also their families.

(Genesis 17:7; 18:19; Deuteronomy 7:9; Joshua 24;15; Psalm 103:17; Acts 11:14; 16:15,31)

We Are Able to Walk with God

As individuals, as couples, and as families, we need a daily conversation with God through Bible reading and

prayer.

(Psalm 1; Daniel 6:10; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

We Love Because He Loved Us

God calls us to a holy life of love, as depicted in the Ten Commandments.

(Exodus 20:1-17; Mark 12:30-31; John 14:15; Romans 13:8-10; 1 Corinthians 13)

We Honor Christ in Everything

God calls us to a worldview and way of life in which we seek to honor Christ in every area of thought and action.

(Psalm 24:1; Colossians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 10:5)

We Share the Good News

God calls us to spread the gospel to people who don’t yet follow Christ.

(Psalm 96:3; Matthew 5:14; Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Peter 3:15)