We believe God gave us an infallible, inerrant Word in its original manuscripts. Scripture is inspired or “God-breathed” which means that it is the direct product of God. This means that God gave the Word and man wrote it down. Scripture did not originate from human initiative, though every book of the Bible bears the imprint of a human author. The Bible is the only infallible rule of faith and practice, being fully adequate to address every human need and all that relates to life and godliness. (2 Tim. 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:19, 21; Gal. 1:11, 12)

We believe that there is one God, eternally existing in three Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each Person, though distinct in their functions, possesses an equality of Being, Power, and Glory. (Deut. 6:4; Matt. 3:16, 17; 2 Cor. 13:14)

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ existed from everlasting, but took on flesh, being begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin.

We believe that He was both truly God and truly man, perfect and without sin. (John 1:1-2, 14, 18; John 20:28; Isa. 7:14; 9:6)

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ voluntarily died on the cross in order to make a substitutionary death for the sins of men (past, present, and future) as our only satisfactory payment for sin; and that all that trust in Him alone as Savior stand accepted before God on His behalf. (Phil. 2:5-8; 2 Cor. 5:21; Eph. 1:7)

We believe that the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament differs in some ways from His work in the present age. Today, the ministry of the Holy Spirit includes convicting the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgement. He is the supernatural agent in regeneration, imparting eternal life to those who believe in Jesus. The Holy Spirit baptizes all believers into the body of Christ, indwelling and sealing them unto the day of redemption. These ministries are all part of the believer’s experience at the moment of salvation and are once-for-all events. The filling of the Holy Spirit, determining the extent to which He can work in the believer’s life, is an ongoing process that depends on the believer’s response. (2 Thes. 2:7; John 3:6, 7: 16:7-11; Rom. 5:5; 1 Cor. 12:12, 13; 2 Cor. 1:22; Eph. 1:13, 14; 4:30; 5:18)

We believe that angels are real beings, mentioned throughout the Bible. Some are identified by name — such as Gabriel and Michael — and others are known by their order, including the cherubim, the seraphim, and the Angel of the Lord. These unfallen angels serve as messengers and ministers of God, actively engaging in His work in the world today.

The word “angel” means “messenger” in both the Old and New Testaments. Angels are spirit beings created before mankind, however, they may also appear as physical beings on earth. Though not superior to Christ, they hold a higher position than man at the present. (Heb. 1:14; Col. 2:10; Heb. 13:2)

About the Satan and his demons:

We believe that Satan, created as “Lucifer, son of the morning,” was a high-ranking angel who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven. As a personal being with will, intellect, and emotion, Satan actively opposes God and His purposes. He is not merely an impersonal force, but a real spiritual adversary. (Ezek. 28:11-19; Isa. 14:12-14)

Because of his sin, Satan will face seven judgments:

1. Cast out of the presence of God,

2. Judged at the cross,

3. Restrained in this present age,

4. Defeated, cast out of heaven, and confined to earth during the tribulation,

5. Confined to the Bottomless Pit during the millennium,

6. Will be loosed and defeated by God,

7. Will be cast into the lake of fire and forever tormented. (Rev. 20:1-10)

When Satan rebelled, he was followed by a host of angels who, having the power of choice, chose to join his rebellion. These fallen angels — now called demons — serve his purpose, warring against God, His people, and the plan of salvation. They deceive, oppress, and hinder believers, but cannot indwell those who belong to Christ. Some demons are currently bound, while others remain active in spiritual warfare. (Mat. 12:26; Eph 6:12; Jude 1:6; Mark 5:9; 1 John 4:4)

We believe that the creation of man was an immediate act of God, not through secondary processes. Man was made in God's image—not physically, but in a two-fold way: naturally and morally. Man was created innocent and was given a choice, but chose to disobey God, resulting in the fall. This brought both physical and spiritual death, separating man from God and unable to restore ourselves to Him apart from His grace. We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential for man’s salvation. (Gen. 1:26, 27; 2:8-17; Rom. 6:17; 3:23; Eph. 2:1, 5; Titus 3:5)

We believe that sin is the lack of conformity to God’s holy character. The word for sin literally means “to miss the mark.” Sin entered the world through Adam’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden, though the first sin occurred in Heaven when Satan rebelled against God. As a result of Adam and Eve’s fall, the entire human race was plunged into sin. The consequence of sin is eternal separation from God, and because of it, humanity is unable to save itself and in need of a Savior. (Ezek. 28:11-19; James 4:17; Rom. 7:14-20; 8:7, 8; Isa. 53:5, 6)

We believe that the church is a called-out assembly, which is referred to in Scripture as the universal or the invisible church. The church is a living organism composed of all born-again believers, from its beginning on the Day of Pentacost to the Rapture. 

We believe that the church is made up of both Jews and Gentiles united into one Body by the Holy Spirit, with Christ as the Head. (I Cor. 12:13, 27; Gal. 3:28; Col. 1:18)

We believe that the purpose of the church is to be a light to the world, proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people. (Acts 1:8; Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15)

We believe that the establishment of local churches, composed of professing believers, is taught and modeled throughout the New Testament. Local churches are responsible for shepherding the flock, equipping the saints, and reaching the lost through the preaching of the Gospel. (Acts 2:42; Eph. 4:12-16; Matt. 28:18-20)

We believe that there are two ordinances given by Christ to the local church:

1. Water baptism — This is for believers only and serves as an outward testimony of an inward reality. It symbolizes our identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection, bearing witness to the saving work already accomplished through Spirit baptism at the moment of belief.

2. The Lord’s Supper — This is a memorial of Christ’s sacrificial death, representing His broken body and shed blood. It is to be observed by believers as an act of remembrance.

We believe that the major prophetic events yet to be fulfilled will occur in the following order:

1. The Rapture of the Church

We believe that the next event in God's prophetic calendar is the Rapture of the Church, when the dead in Christ will rise first, and living believers will be transformed and caught up to meet the Lord in the air. Following the Rapture, believers will appear before the judgment seat of Christ, where their works will be judged for rewards. (1 Thess. 4:16–17; 1 Cor. 15:22–23, 51–52; 2 Cor. 5:10)

2. The Tribulation

We believe that the seven-year Tribulation—also called Daniel’s 70th week and the time of Jacob’s trouble—will begin immediately after the Rapture. It is a period in which God pours out His wrath upon the earth. During this time, the “man of sin” (the Antichrist) will rise to power, deceive the nations, and persecute the saints. (Dan. 2, 7, 8, 9, 11; Matt. 24–25; 2 Thess. 2; Rev. 4:1–19:21)

3. The Second Coming of Christ and the Millennial Kingdom

We believe that at the end of the Tribulation, Jesus Christ will return bodily to the earth in power and glory. He will defeat the forces of evil, judge the Gentile nations, and establish His kingdom, reigning on earth for one thousand years. During this time, the Old Testament and Tribulation saints will be resurrected to share in His reign. (Dan. 2, 7; Matt. 24:27–31; Isa. 11:3–9; 14:1–2; Rev. 20:1–6)

4. The Great White Throne Judgment

We believe that following the Millennium, all unbelievers from every age will be raised and judged at the Great White Throne. Their names not being found in the Book of Life, they will be cast into the lake of fire to endure eternal, conscious punishment. (John 5:25, 28–29; Rev. 20:11–15; Dan. 12:2)

5. The New Heavens and the New Earth

We believe that God will create a new heaven and a new earth in which righteousness will dwell. This will be the eternal home of the redeemed, where sin, sorrow, and death will be no more. (Rev. 21:1–5; 2 Pet. 3:10–13)