The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit exist eternally as three distinct but equal persons. They each have a unique role, but share the same divine authority and power.

(Mark 1:9-11, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14; Luke 1:35)

God the Father is the eternal, almighty creature of heaven and earth. He is holy, righteous, and perfectly just in all His ways. As our Father, he is loving, compassionate, and full of mercy. He desires to be in relationship with His people. He sovereignly governs all things according to His perfect will.

(Isaiah 45:5, Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; 2 Corinthians 1:3)

Jesus Christ, both fully God and fully man, is the son of God. He came into our world, born of a virgin’s birth, to reveal the heart of God and save humanity from sin. Jesus lived a life without sin, taught with divine authority, and revealed God’s power through signs and wonders. He willingly gave His life on the cross to save us. He rose from the dead and now reigns at the right hand of God the Father. Jesus alone reconciles us to God and makes a way for us to have a relationship with Him. He will return to judge the world and reign forever.

(John 1:1; Colossians 2:9; John 14:6; Matthew 1:21-23; Romans 5:8; Luke 24:6-7; Matthew 25:31-34)

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the trinity. He is fully God and always present with God’s people. He reveals God’s truth through the scripture, convicts our hearts of sin, and produces fruits of the spirit in the lives of believers. The Holy Spirit gives gifts to build up and strengthen the Church. He leads us to be obedient to Christ.

(John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 2:10-12; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; John 16:13)

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, written by men under guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the basis for our beliefs and the final authority for faith and life. In its original writing it is inspired, infallible, and complete.

(2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Matthew 24:35; Isaiah 40:8)

Because of sin, all people are separated from God and in need of a savior. God made a way for us to be forgiven through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Salvation can only be received by faith in Jesus Christ and cannot be accomplished by our own efforts. When we surrender our lives to Christ, we are made clean by His blood and given eternal life.

(Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 6:23; Romans 3:23; 1 Peter 3:18; John 3:16; Acts 4:12; Titus 3:5-7, John 10:28)

Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is the taking of bread and cup in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Communion should be taken with reverence, repentance, and a recognition of its significance. Anyone seeking Jesus with a sincere heart is invited to participate, remembering that His sacrifice was for all of us, even while we were still sinners.

(Matthew 26:26-28; Luke 22:19-20; Mark 14:22-24; 1 Corinthians 11:26-29)

The Church is the community of believers who follow Jesus Christ as their lord and savior. It is not limited to a building, traditions, or rituals. The Church exists to Worship God, share the gospel, grow in faith, serve others, and be a reflection of the love of Christ to the world.

(1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 2:19-22; Acts 2:42-47; Matthew 28:19-20)

Everyone will one day stand before God in judgment. Those who have turned away from Christ will be eternally separated from Him because of sin, but those who have surrendered their lives to Jesus will spend eternity with Him, forgiven and made new by His sacrifice. Hell is eternal separation from God, while Heaven is eternal life in His presence.

(2 Thessalonians 1:8-9; Revelation 20:11-15; John 3:16; Romans 6:23; Matthew 25:46)

Baptism is a public expression of faith for those who have decided to follow Jesus. It represents the washing away of sin that happened with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism in itself does not save. It is an outward expression of an inward change that has already taken place in a believer’s heart.

(Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:41; 1 Peter 3:21)