Statement of Faith
THE ONE TRUE GOD
We believe there is one true and living God, eternal in His existence, perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, power, love, justice, and mercy. He alone is worthy of all honor, worship, and praise. God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things, and He reveals Himself to humanity through creation, His Word, and ultimately through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Scripture (NIV)
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.”
— Isaiah 45:5
“Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live.”
— 1 Corinthians 8:6
THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED
We believe that the Holy Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It was written by human authors under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and is God’s complete revelation to humanity. The Scriptures are the final authority for faith, doctrine, and Christian living.
Scripture (NIV)
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”
— 2 Timothy 3:16–17
“Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things… but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
— 2 Peter 1:20–21
THE GODHEAD
We believe in one eternal God who exists in three distinct Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three Persons are co-equal, co-eternal, and of one divine essence, deserving equal honor, glory, worship, and obedience.
Although each Person has distinct functions, they are perfectly united in purpose, nature, and will.
Scripture (NIV)
“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
— 2 Corinthians 13:14
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
— Matthew 28:19
BEING OF THE FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together constitute the one true God. Though distinct in personhood, they are united in perfect harmony and are equal in power, authority, majesty, and glory. The Trinity works together in creation, redemption, sanctification, and the fulfillment of God’s eternal purposes.
Scripture (NIV)
“For there are three that testify: the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.”
— 1 John 5:7–8 (NIV emphasizes the unity of their testimony.)
“The Father and I are one.”
— John 10:30
THE GODHEAD—THREE IN ONE
We believe the doctrine of the Trinity reveals one God eternally existing in three Persons:
God the Father—the Creator and Sustainer.
God the Son—the Redeemer and Savior.
God the Holy Spirit—the Comforter, Counselor, and Empowered.
Each Person is fully God while remaining one God, never three gods.
Scripture (NIV)
“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.'”
— Genesis 1:26
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”
— 2 Corinthians 3:17
THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST
We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully God and fully man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for the sins of humanity, was buried, rose bodily from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and will return again in power and glory.
He alone is Savior, Lord, Mediator, and King.
Scripture (NIV)
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”
— John 1:14
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.”
— Colossians 2:9
“God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.”
— Philippians 2:9–11
THE FALL OF MAN
We believe humanity was originally created in the image of God but fell into sin through Adam’s disobedience. As a result, all people inherit a sinful nature and are separated from God. Humanity cannot restore itself to God apart from His grace through Jesus Christ.
Scripture (NIV)
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
— Romans 3:23
“Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin… so also death came to all people.”
— Romans 5:12
THE SALVATION
We believe salvation is God’s gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone. Through His sacrificial death and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin and reconciles believers to God. Salvation includes forgiveness, regeneration, justification, adoption into God’s family, and the promise of eternal life.
Scripture (NIV)
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… it is the gift of God.”
— Ephesians 2:8–9
“Salvation is found in no one else.”
— Acts 4:12
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
— Romans 10:9–10
THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a distinct work of God that empowers believers for holy living, effective witness, and ministry. The Holy Spirit indwells every believer at salvation and continues to fill, guide, teach, comfort, and equip believers with spiritual gifts for building up the Church and advancing God’s Kingdom.
Scripture (NIV)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses.”
— Acts 1:8
“Be filled with the Spirit.”
— Ephesians 5:18
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.”
— 1 Corinthians 12:4
DIVINE HEALING
We believe God is compassionate and has the power to heal physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Divine healing is provided through the atoning work of Jesus Christ and is experienced according to God’s sovereign will through prayer, faith, and His grace.
We affirm both God’s miraculous healing and His work through medical care as expressions of His provision.
Scripture (NIV)
“By his wounds you have been healed.”
— Isaiah 53:5
“Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them.”
— James 5:14–15
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
— Hebrews 13:8
SANCTIFICATION
We believe sanctification is the lifelong work of the Holy Spirit by which believers are transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. It begins at salvation and continues throughout the believer’s life as they grow in holiness through obedience to God’s Word, prayer, worship, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Believers are called to live lives that honor God in character, conduct, and service.
Scripture (NIV)
“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:3
“Be holy, because I am holy.”
— 1 Peter 1:15–16
“And we all… are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory.”
— 2 Corinthians 3:18