We believe…
1) The Bible is the inspired and infallible word of God, and is the final authority for matters of faith and conduct. (Psalm 119:89; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:24-25) Therefore, the Scriptures cannot be changed or compromised by cultural, political, or personal interpretations that may become popular. (Matthew 5:18)
2) There is one God, eternally existent in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who created the universe, including mankind in His image, by a direct act. (Genesis 1 & 2; John 1:1-3)
3) God created humans to be in relationship with Him, but sin separates us from God. (Romans 3:23)
4) Jesus Christ is God incarnate, was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died to pay the penalty for our sins, was buried, and rose again. (Matthew 1:23; 1 Peter 1:18-21)
5) Salvation is by grace, through faith in Christ, apart from works and is available to all. (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9)
6) The Holy Spirit is present in the lives of all true believers. (Ephesians 1:13-14)
7) In the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
8) God uniquely creates each person as male or female and together we reflect the image and nature of God. (Genesis 1:26-27) Therefore, human life is sacred and we are called to defend, protect and value all human life. (Psalms 139:13-16; Isaiah 1:17) Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
9) The term “marriage” means the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as outlined in Scripture (Gen 2:18-25). Sexual intimacy is appropriate only within such a relationship. (1 Corinthians 6:18; 7:2-5; Hebrews 13:4) Therefore, any sexual activity outside of marriage is sinful and offensive to God. (Matthew 15:18-20; I Corinthians 6:9-10)