The Bible

The Bible is God’s inerrant, infallible, reliable Word, the only final authority for faith and life.

(Proverbs 30:5–6; Isaiah 8:20; John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:21)

Who Is God?

God is Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—one eternal and loving unity of three divine Persons.

(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 14:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

God Created the World

God created the universe ex nihilo (from nothing) and declared all things very good.

(Genesis 1–2; Exodus 20:11; Hebrews 11:3)

God Created Humanity

God created humanity in His image to glorify Him, enjoy Him, and steward His creation.

(Genesis 1:26–28; Psalm 8; Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 37:4)

The Fall

Humanity has fallen into sin and is totally unable to save itself.

(Genesis 3; Romans 3:12, 23; Romans 5:12)

Who Is Jesus?

Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, is fully God and fully man.

(Matthew 1:21–23; John 1:1,14; John 20:28; Hebrews 1:1–4; 2:14)

Jesus’ Life and Victory

Jesus was born of a virgin, lived in perfect obedience, worked miracles, died, rose again, ascended, and reigns over all.

(Luke 1:26–35; Hebrews 4:15; John 14:11; Luke 23–24; Ephesians 1:20–23)

Salvation Is a Work of God

Salvation is merited only through Jesus’ perfect obedience and substitutionary atonement.

(Isaiah 53; Hebrews 7:26–27; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 4:12)

Salvation Is Not Our Work

Salvation is entirely God’s gift, received by faith—not by human effort.

(John 3:16; Romans 1:16–17; Galatians 2:16–21)

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit gives new birth, unites us to Christ, assures us of His love, leads us in truth, forms us in His character, equips us with gifts, and empowers our mission.

(John 3:3–8; Acts 1:8; Romans 8; 1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 5:16–26; Ephesians 3:16–21)

The Church

The church is the one body of God’s people across generations, cultures, and nations.

(Romans 12:5; Galatians 3:26–29; Ephesians 1:22–23; Revelation 7:9)

Angels of God

God’s holy angels defend, serve, and minister to God’s people.

(Psalm 34:7; Psalm 91:11; Matthew 18:10; Hebrews 1:14)

Fallen Angels

Satan and fallen angels oppose God but are defeated through Christ’s victory.

(Ephesians 6:10–18; Colossians 2:15; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 12:10–12)

Christ Will Return

Christ will return visibly, the dead will be raised, and He will judge and renew the world.

(Matthew 24:30; 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 21:1–5)

New Heaven and New Earth

God’s people will rejoice forever in His restored creation; those who reject Him will face eternal separation.

(Daniel 12:2–3; Matthew 25:31–46; Revelation 22:1–5; 2 Thessalonians 1:9)

God Designed Marriage

Sexual intimacy is reserved for marriage—a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman.

(Genesis 2:22–25; Matthew 5:27–32; Matthew 19:3–9; 1 Corinthians 7:1–11)

God Relates to Families

God’s covenant extends to households, calling families to faithfulness across generations.

(Genesis 17:7; Deuteronomy 7:9; Joshua 24:15; Psalm 103:17; Acts 11:14; Acts 16:15,31)

We Are Able to Walk with God

God calls individuals, couples, and families into a daily rhythm of Scripture and prayer.

(Psalm 1; Daniel 6:10; Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

We Love Because He Loved Us

God calls His people to a holy life of love, expressed in obedience and neighborly service.

(Exodus 20:1–17; Mark 12:30–31; John 14:15; Romans 13:8–10; 1 Corinthians 13)

We Honor Christ in Everything

Followers of Christ seek to honor Him in every area of thought, action, and life.

(Psalm 24:1; Colossians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 10:5)

We Share the Good News

God commissions His people to proclaim the gospel to all who have not yet trusted in Christ.

(Psalm 96:3; Matthew 5:14; Matthew 28:18–20; 1 Peter 3:15)