The Scriptures - also known as the Bible:
The Scriptures - also known as the Bible:
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We believe the Bible is God’s Word. The 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are the full record of how God has shown Himself to people.
God guided different writers, each with their own style and personality, to write His very words. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, the original writings were completely true and without error.
The Bible is a perfect and trustworthy treasure of truth. God is its Author. Its main message is salvation. It teaches us what is right and wrong and shows us how God judges with truth and justice.
When we carefully study the Bible in its proper historical and grammatical context, we can understand what God is saying. Scripture is fully reliable and is our final and sufficient authority for all of life. It is the highest standard for what we believe and how we live.
All of Scripture points to Jesus Christ. He is the center of God’s message and the focus of divine revelation.
(Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21. )
Who is God?
Who is God?
God
We believe there is one living and true God. He is the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of all things. God is holy, perfect, all-powerful, and all-knowing. He knows everything—past, present, and future. He is worthy of our highest love, honor, and obedience.
God exists eternally as one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three Persons are fully and equally God. They share the same nature and being, yet each has distinct roles in God’s plan of redemption. They work together in perfect unity and are equally worthy of glory and praise.
God the Father
God the Father created all things for His glory according to His will. He rules over His creation with wisdom, love, and power. He cares for His universe and guides history according to His good purposes.
Through His Son, Jesus Christ, He created and sustains all things. He reigns with sovereign authority over creation, providence, and redemption. He is a loving Father to those who come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ, and He shows kindness and care toward all people.
(Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2–3; 15:11; 20:1; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1–3; Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19–20; Mark 1:9–11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6–13; 17:1–8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14–15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:17; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7; Revelation 4:11; Hebrews 1:3)
God the Son
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He is fully God and fully man. By the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the virgin Mary and took on human flesh. He lived a sinless life and perfectly obeyed the Father.
Out of love, He died on the cross in our place to pay for sin. He rose bodily from the dead on the third day and appeared to His disciples. He ascended into heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Father. He is the only Savior and the one Mediator between God and humanity.
Jesus is the Head of the Church. He lives in believers as Lord and will return in power and glory to judge the world and complete His saving work.
(Genesis 18:1; Psalm 2:7; 110:1; Isaiah 7:14; 53:1–12; Matthew 1:18–23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16,27; 17:5; 28:1–6,19; Mark 1:1; Luke 1:35; 24:46; John 1:1–4,14,18,29; 10:30; 11:25–27; 14:8–9; 17:1–5; 20:28; Acts 1:9; 2:22–24; Romans 1:3–4; 3:23–26; 5:6–21; 8:1–3,34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 15:1–8,24–28; 2 Corinthians 5:19–21; Galatians 4:4–5; Ephesians 1:20; Philippians 2:5–11; Colossians 1:13–22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14–18; 1 Timothy 2:5–6; 3:16; Titus 2:13–14; Hebrews 1:1–3; 4:14–15; 9:12–15; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21–25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7–9; 4:14–15; Revelation 1:13–16; 5:9–14; 19:16)
God the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is fully God. He inspired the writers of Scripture. He helps people understand God’s truth and brings glory to Jesus Christ.
The Holy Spirit shows people their sin and their need for salvation. He calls people to faith in Christ and gives new spiritual life to those who believe. At salvation, He brings believers into union with Christ and the Church.
He lives in every believer. He guides, teaches, comforts, strengthens, and equips God’s people for worship and service. He gives spiritual gifts to build up the Church. His presence guarantees that believers belong to God and will be fully redeemed.
(Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalm 51:11; 139:7; Isaiah 61:1–3; Joel 2:28–32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28–32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:18–19; 11:13; 24:49; John 14:16–17,26; 15:26; 16:7–14; Acts 1:8; 2:1–4,38; 4:31; 5:3–4; 10:44; 13:2; Romans 8:9–17,26–27; 12:4–8; 1 Corinthians 2:10–14; 3:16; 12:3–13; Galatians 4:6; 5:25; Ephesians 1:13–14; 4:11–12,30; 5:18; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 2:1–4; 9:14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; Revelation 22:17)
Mankind
Mankind
We believe that mankind is the special creation of God. God created humanity — male and female — in His own image as the crowning work of His creation. The gift of being male and female is part of the goodness of God’s design.
In the beginning, humanity was innocent and without sin. God gave mankind freedom of choice. Through the temptation of Satan, humanity freely chose to disobey God. By this choice, sin entered the world, bringing death and separation from God to all people.
As a result, every person is born with a sinful nature. When individuals are capable of moral choice, they willingly sin and stand under God’s just judgment. Humanity is alienated from God, unable to save itself, and in need of a Savior.
Only the grace of God can restore people to fellowship with Him. Through Jesus Christ, forgiveness and new life are offered to all who believe. In salvation, God restores us to His holy fellowship and enables us to fulfill the purpose for which we were created — to glorify Him and enjoy Him.
At the same time, every human being possesses sacred worth and dignity. All people are made in God’s image, and Christ died for humanity. Therefore, every person of every race and background deserves respect, dignity, and Christian love.
(Genesis 1:26–30; 2:7,18–22; 3:1–6; 9:6; Psalm 8:3–6; 32:1–5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26–31; Romans 1:18–32; 3:10–23; 5:6,12,19; 6:6; 7:14–25; 8:14–18,29; 1 Corinthians 1:21–31; 15:21–22; Ephesians 2:1–22; Colossians 1:21–22; 3:9–11)
How can I be saved?
Salvation:
How can I be saved?
Salvation:
We believe that salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone.
Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. His death on the cross was in our place. He bore the penalty for sin and fully satisfied God’s righteous justice. His sacrifice was the complete and final payment for sin.
Before creation, God purposed to save sinners according to His sovereign will. Salvation is by grace alone and not earned by human effort. It is offered freely to all who repent of sin and place their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Christ. Those who turn from sin and trust in Him are forgiven, declared righteous, and reconciled to God.
At salvation, the Holy Spirit makes the believer a new creation. The believer is adopted into God’s family and secured forever as His child. True faith produces obedience, love for Christ, and a life that seeks to glorify God and persevere to the end.
(Genesis 3:15; Matthew 1:21; John 3:3–21; 5:24; 10:28–29; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23–25; 5:8–10; 6:1–23; 8:1–39; 10:9–13; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 2 Corinthians 5:17–21; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8–22; Philippians 2:12–13; Titus 2:11–14; Hebrews 9:24–28; 1 Peter 1:2–23; 1 John 1:6–2:11; Revelation 21:1–22:5)
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