WE BELIEVE . . .

* THE BIBLE is the word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error. The Scripture is our supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.  II Tim. 3:16,17; II Pet. 1:20,21; Mark 13:31

* GOD exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; these are equal in every divine perfection and execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation, providence and redemption. Heb. 11:5,6; Luke 10:21,22; Matt. 23:9

* HUMANITY is sinful by nature and by choice and is, therefore, deserving of God's righteous judgment. We believe that anyone who confesses their sin and by faith trusts in Jesus Christ for forgiveness, is regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Rom. 3:23; John 3:3; Gen. 1:25; Gen. 5:2

* JESUS CHRIST is the only way unto salvation. We believe in his virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teaching. We believe in his atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal visible return to Earth to judge the living and the dead. Rev. 1:8; Matt. 1:18-25; Luke 1:36-38

* THE CHURCH is a living spiritual body of which Jesus Christ is the head and all regenerate persons are members. We believe that the church has been commissioned by God to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. The local church consists of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, baptized on a credible profession of faith, and associated for worship, work, and fellowship.  Matt. 16:18,19; Eph. 2:19-22; Acts 3:3-10

* THE CHRISTIAN should live for the glory of God and the well-being of his neighbor; his conduct should be blameless before the world; he or she should be a faithful steward of earthly possessions and spiritual gifts; and should seek to realize the full stature of maturity in Jesus Christ.  I Cor. 10:31; Rom. 12:1-3

* THE ORDINANCES of baptism and communion have been committed to the church by Jesus Christ. We believe that in accordance with the Lord's own example, Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water as a sign of their death to sin and new life in Jesus Christ. We believe that the Lord's Supper was instituted by Jesus Christ as a commemoration of his atoning death until his visible return for his church. Matt. 28:19-20; II Cor. 11:23-29; Rom. 6:3-5

*THE HOLY SPIRIT 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 Christ; He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide. John 16:8-15; Rom. 8:9

*EVERY HUMAN BEING has direct relations with God, and is responsible to God alone in all matters of faith;  each church is independent and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority; therefore Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties free from dictation or patronage of the other. I Chron. 16:29; I Tim. 2:5

*LOCAL CHURCHES can best promote the same cause of Jesus Christ by cooperating with one another in denominational organization.  Such an organization, whether a regional or district conference, exists and functions by the will of the churches.  Churches may likewise cooperate with inter-denominational fellowships on a voluntary, independent basis.  I Cor. 12:27; Acts 15:36,41

*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 joy of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked.  John 14:3; Matt. 16:27