We
Believe:
The Scriptures, both
Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without
error in the original writings, the complete revelation of
His will for the salvation of men and the Divine and final
authority for Christian faith and life.
In one God, Creator of
all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three
persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
That Jesus Christ is
true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross, a sacrifice
for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose
bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where, at the
right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest
and Advocate.
That the ministry of
the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and, during
this age, to convict men, regenerate the believing sinner,
and indwell, guide, instruct and empower the believer for
godly living and service.
That man was created
in the image of God but fell into sin and is, therefore, lost,
and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation
and spiritual life be obtained.
That the shed blood of
Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground
for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only
such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit and,
thus become children of God.
That water baptism and
the Lord's Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church
during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded
as means of salvation.
That the true Church
is composed of all such persons who through saving faith in
Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and
are united together in the Body of Christ of which He is the
Head.