The One True God

There is one True God (Deuteronomy 6:4), who is infinitely perfect (Matthew 5:48), existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). 

God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of the stream of human history according to the purposes of His grace (Psalm 103:19, Acts 17:24–28). He is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise (1 John 4:8–10, Hebrews 4:13, Revelation 19:6). God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all humankind.

God as Jesus Christ is the One and only Son of God (Matthew 3:17) and became fully man (Philippians 2:6-11). He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary (Luke 1:34-38). He lived a sinless life and died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust (1 Peter 3:18), as a substitutionary sacrifice (Hebrews 2:9), and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood (Romans 5:9)." He lived a sinless life and died upon the cross—the Just for the unjust (1 Peter 3:18). Through His death, He gave Himself on behalf of humankind (Hebrews 2:9), and everyone who believes in Him is reconciled to God by His shed blood (Romans 5:9). He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures (Acts 2:23-24). He is now seated at the right hand of Majesty on high as our great High Priest (Hebrews 8:1). He will come again to establish His kingdom, righteousness and peace (Matthew 26:64). 

God as Holy Spirit is a divine person sent by the Father and Son (John 14:15-18) to indwell, guide, teach, and empower the believer (John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:13; Acts 1:8). He convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment (John 16:7-11). He produces spiritual fruit and holy living in believers (Gal 5:16-25) and empowers believers with spiritual gifts according to God's will (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) to strengthen His Church and expand His Kingdom. 

Authority of the Scriptures

The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of humankind. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice (2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:15-16). They are complete, closed, and the final canon of Scripture, given by God and wholly authoritative, to which nothing may be added and from which nothing may be removed (Proverbs 30:5–6, Rev 22:18-19).

Original Sin and Salvation

Humankind was originally created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). Through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, the first of all humans, all humanity was separated from God's presence, spiritual death, and therefore experiences physical death. All people are born with a sinful nature (Romans 3:23), are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:20-23). 

Salvation has been provided only through Jesus Christ for all humankind; and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God (Titus 3:4-7).

The Church Body

The Church consists of all those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23), which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all peoples (Matthew 28:19-20). The local church is a gathering of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper (Acts 2:41-47).

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a gift from God, given to believers to empower them for the great commission, to equip them with spiritual gifts for the building up of the body, and to sanctify them for holy living (Acts 1:8; 1 Cor 12:4–7; 2 Thess 2:13). It is a distinct experience, promised by Jesus (Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:5), and may be accompanied by spiritual gifts for the building up of the Church. This baptism is not a requirement for salvation but is a means by which God strengthens believers for faithful service and fruitful living.

Healing Power

Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body (Matthew 8:16-17). Prayer for the sick and debilitated and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the Church in this present age (James 5:13-16).

The Resurrection and Second Coming

Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures (Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7). At Christ’s return, there will be a bodily resurrection and final judgment for all people, living and dead. Those who are declared righteous in Christ will receive eternal life, dwelling joyfully in the new heavens and new earth in the glorious presence of God (Revelation 21:1–7). Those who are declared unrighteous will face the second death, eternally separated from God and experiencing the full consequences of their rejection of Him (Revelation 20:11–15).

Ordinances

Baptism in Water

The ordinance of baptism by burial with Christ should be observed (as commanded in the Scriptures) by all that have repented of their sins and in their hearts have believed on Christ as their Savior and Lord. In doing so, they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they have also been raised with Him in newness of life (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4).

The Lord's Supper (Communion)

The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements, bread and fruit of the vine, is the symbol of remembering His suffering and death, and a prophecy of His second coming, and is appointed for all believers to partake in "until He comes again" (John 6:48,51,53-57; Luke 22:19,20; 2 Pet. 1:4; 1 Cor. 11:25).