STATEMENT OF FAITH

As Christians we affirm our faith in the great doctrines of historic Christianity, briefly stated as follows:

1. We believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God, given by divine inspiration, and that it is our only authoritative rule of faith and practice.

2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

3. We believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ, only Son born of God, and in His virgin birth, sinless life, miraculous works, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into Heaven, priestly ministry and triumphant return.

4. We believe in the Deity of the Holy Spirit who convicts people of sin, regenerates them and dwells in those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.

5. We believe that all people are born sinners and are lost by nature, and are saved only by virtue of the shed blood of Jesus Christ and regenerating power of the Holy Spirit.

6. We believe in the resurrection of all people when their immortal soul will be united with their bodies which were formerly perishable, natural bodies but which will be raised imperishable spiritual bodies. We believe, furthermore, that those who are saved will be resurrected to life and glory and those who are lost will be resurrected to condemnation.

7. We believe in the church as a living spiritual body of which Christ is the Head and of which all born-again persons are members. We believe that a visible church is a company of believers who share their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and associate for worship, service and fellowship.

8. We believe that the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper were established by our Lord; their provision by the church is a continuing obligation and their observance by its members is a continuing privilege.