Basis of Faith

1. The Holy Scriptures.

We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, as originally given, are the sole, complete and infallible Word of God, revealed to men and written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. They are the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

2Timothy 3:16; 2Peter 1:21.

2. The Holy Trinity.

We believe that there is one true and living God, Sovereign in creation, providence and redemption. United in the one essence of God are the three persons: Father; Son and Holy Spirit, co-equal and eternal.

Acts 1:2; John 16:12-15; Romans 9:5; 2Corinthians 13:14.

3. The Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, being eternally God was born of a virgin by the agency of the Holy Spirit, lived a sinless life, died an atoning and substitutionary death, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven where he sits and reigns at the right hand of God the Father, ever living to intercede for his people.

Hebrews 1:3; 3:14-18; Romans 5:11; Matthew 28:5,6,18; Philippians 2:6-9.

4. The Holy Spirit.

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the divine agent in convicting men of sin and in the new birth. It is His supreme work to reveal the things of Christ through the Scriptures and to glorify Him. He indwells believers and through the Word of Truth sanctifies them to an increasing likeness to Christ.

Psalm 104:29,30; 2Timothy 3:16; 1Peter 1:11; 1Corinthians 3:16; John 15:26; 16:14.

5. The Creation and Fall of Man.

We believe that man was created in the image of God to enjoy perfect fellowship with Him. Through Adam's disobedience all mankind has an inherently sinful nature and is under the righteous condemnation of God; but being spiritually dead, he is unable to save himself.

Genesis 1-3; Romans 5:12-21; John 6:44; Ephesians 2:1,5.