OUR REASON FOR BEING

The Bible is the inerrant Word of God, the only absolute authority for faith and life.
(Proverbs 30:5-6; Isaiah 8:20; John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21) God is Trinity—an eternal and 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 universe ex nihilo—out of nothing—and made all things very good.
(Genesis 1–2; Exodus 20:11; Hebrews 11:3) Humanity was created to glorify and enjoy God, and to exercise stewardship over creation.
(Genesis 1:26-28; Psalm 8; Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 37:4) The Fall: Humanity has fallen into sin and is utterly incapable of saving itself.
(Genesis 3; Romans 3:12, 23; Romans 5:12) Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man.
(Matthew 1:21-23; John 1:1,14; 20:28; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:14) Jesus was born of a virgin, perfectly obeyed God, performed great miracles, died on a cross, rose from the dead, ascended into 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 earned solely by the perfect obedience and substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ.
(Isaiah 53; Hebrews 7:26-27; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 4:12) Salvation is entirely the gift of God, not our achievement, and is received by faith, not by works.
(John 3:16; Romans 1:16-17; Galatians 2:16-21) The Holy Spirit gives us new birth, unites us to Christ, equips us with His gifts, and empowers us to be His ambassadors.
(John 3:3-8; Romans 8:9-11; Ephesians 3:16-21; 1 Corinthians 12; Acts 1:8) The Church is the one body of God’s people throughout all generations and nations.
(Romans 12:5; Galatians 3:26-29; Ephesians 1:22-23; Revelation 7:9) Christ has given two signs and seals of His grace: baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
(John 4:1; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Matthew 28:19; Mark 14:22-24; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) Holy angels defend and help God’s people.
(Psalm 34:7; 91:11; Matthew 18:10; Hebrews 1:14) Satan and the fallen angels are dangerous but condemned—Christ is the victor.
(Ephesians 6:10-18; Colossians 2:15; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 12:10-12) The Second Coming: Christ will visibly return to rule the world and make all things new.
(Matthew 24:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 21:1-5) God’s people will rejoice forever in heaven; His enemies will suffer forever in hell.
(Daniel 12:2-3; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 22:1-5; 2 Thessalonians 1:9) The Covenant of God is directed not only to individuals but also to their families.
(Genesis 17:7; 18:19; Deuteronomy 7:9; Joshua 24:15; Psalm 103:17; Acts 11:14; 16:15,31) As individuals, couples, and families, we need daily fellowship with God through Bible reading and prayer.
(Psalm 1; Daniel 6:10; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17) We are called to a life of love, as represented in the Ten Commandments.
(Exodus 20:1-17; Mark 12:30-31; John 14:15; Romans 13:8-10; 1 Corinthians 13) We are called to proclaim the gospel to those who do not yet follow Christ.
(Psalm 96:3; Matthew 5:14; 28:18-20; 1 Peter 3:15) We are called to a worldview and lifestyle that seek to honor Christ in every area of thought and action.
(Psalm 24:1; Colossians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 10:5)