Doctrinal statement

The Word of God: We believe that the Bible, both Old and New Testaments is the
Word of God, written under inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and is the supreme
authority in all matters of faith and practice. II Tim. 3:16 &17, II Pet 1:19-21

The Trinity: We believe that the Godhead exists eternally in three persons, the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Gen. 1:26 & 27, Isa. 48:16, Lk. 3:22, Mt. 28:19, II Cor.
3:14

The Creation and Fall of Man: We believe that God created man in His own image:
that man fell through sin, and therefore, all men are sinners by nature and
choice. Gen. 1:1, Gen. 2:7, Gen 3:1-24, Rom. 5:12

Salvation: We believe that salvation is God's gift to those who repent of their
sins and trust Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Justification is the
righteousness imputed to the believer at the moment of faith. Sanctification is
the on-going work of the Holy Spirit whereby the believer becomes more like
Christ. Jn 11:25, Rom. 3:21-26, Gal. 3:13, Eph. 2:8 & 9

Baptism: We believe that believers should be baptized with water in the name of
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in obedience to the command of Christ
and to symbolize their death to sin and resurrection to newness of life. Mt. 28:19,
Acts 10:47, Gal. 3:27.

The Church: We believe that the local Christian church is a congregation of
believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel;
observing the ordinances of baptism and communion; governing themselves by
Christ's laws; electing officers as set forth by scripture, and striving together to
fulfill the great commission. Lk. 22:19 & 20, Acts 2:42, Eph.4:11 & 12

Security of the Believer: We believe that all who are truly born of the Spirit, will
be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. Jn. 10:28, II Tim. 1:12,
I Jn. 2:19

Eternity: We believe that those who are righteous in Christ will enter into the
presence of the Lord at death, and their bodies will be raised in glory and
immortality at the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The unsaved will be judged
and suffer eternal punishment. II Cor. 5:10, Jn. 14:2 & 3, Acts 1:11