God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and are one God. Gen. 1:1, 26-27, and 3:32; Ps. 90:2; Matt. 28:19; 1 Pet. 1:2; 2 Cor. 13:14.

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is coequal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matt. 1:22-23; Isa. 9:6; Jn. 1: 1-5 and 14:10-30; Heb. 4:14-15; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Tim. 6:14-15; Titus 2:13.

The Holy Spirit is coequal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. The Christian seeks daily to live under His control. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer gifts to be used in ministry to other Christians and to the world. We believe all spiritual gifts are in use today. 2 Cor. 3:17; Jn.16:7-13 and 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 2:12 and 3:16; Eph. 1:13; Gal. 5:25 and 5:18; 1 Cor. 14:26, 39-40.

Humanity is made in the image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God's creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." This attitude separates man from God. Gen. 1:27; Ps. 8:3-6; Isa. 53:6a; Rom. 3:23; Isa. 59:1, 2.

Man was created to exist forever. After death, one will exist eternally, united with God in Heaven or exist eternally separated from God in Hell. The gift of eternal life is offered to every individual. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. Jn. 3:16, 2:25, and 5:11-13; Rom. 6:23; Rev. 20:15; Matt. 18:8 and 25:44 & 46.

Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and eternal power of God that gives this security. Rom. 5:1; 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; Jn. 14:6 and 1:12; Titus 3:5; Gal. 3:26; Jn. 10:28-29; Heb. 7:25 and 10:10-14; 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 Pet. 1:3-5.

The Bible is God's Word to all people. It is written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any error. 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:13; Ps.119:10-160 and 12:6; Prov. 30:5.

It is the responsibility of the pastors to lead the church and to equip the people for ministry. Each member has the responsibility to discover and employ their gifts in the life of the church. Every Christian needs to discover and be faithful in their ministry for Jesus Christ. 1 Cor.12:7; Eph. 4:11-13; Heb.13:17; 1 Pet. 4:10-11.

The Christian exists to minister to the world, to other Christians, and especially to God through praise and worship. We exist for the praise of His glory. Worship is celebrative, reflective, and inspirational. Ps. 100; Eph. 1:12; Ps. 63:3-4; Ps. 126:2-3.

A unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread and grape juice (the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross. Matt. 26:26-29; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12 & 36-38, and 10:47-48; 1 Cor. 10:16 and 11:23-25.

Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matt 28:19; Acts 2:38.