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We believe in the complete and plenary inspiration of the Scripture by God, (all sixty-six books) that they are without error in their original documents, and that they are the believer's sole authority for faith and practice. (I Thessalonians 2:13; I Corinthians 2:7-15; II Timothy 3:15-17; II Peter 1:20-21).
We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each one perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, measureless in power. (Genesis 1:26, Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5-7; I Corinthians 8:4)
We believe that God the Father orders all things according to His own perfect plan. He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of people, and He saves from the condemnation of sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:1-31; Psalms 145:8-9; Romans 8:1-4; 11:36; Ephesians 1:11; 4:6; II Corinthians 6:18)
We believe that Jesus Christ, God the Son, is both fully God and fully man. (John 1:14; 10:30; 14:9) He is conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23, 25) sinless in His life, and made atonement for the sins of the world by His death (John 10:15; Romans 3:24-25; 5:8; II Corinthians 5:14-15; I Peter 2:24). We believe in His bodily resurrection, His ascension to His Father in heaven (John 5:26-29; 14:19; Romans 1:4; 4:25; Acts 1:9-11; I Corinthians 15:4), and His personal, visible, imminent return. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:13; Revelation 22:20)
We believe that the Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides Christians with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. (John 14:16-17; 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18)
We believe that all people are sinners by nature and by choice. We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ alone. (John 14:6; Romans 3:23; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5)
We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members. We believe in the local church, consisting of a company of believers in Jesus Christ, associated for worship, work, and fellowship. (Acts 2:41-47; Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:25-27)
We believe in the reality and personality of angels. We believe that God created the angels to be His servants and messengers (Nehemiah 9:6; Psalms 148:2; Hebrews 1:14). We believe in the existence and personality of Satan and demons. Satan is a fallen angel who led a group of angels in rebellion against God (Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Matthew 25:41; Revelation 12:7-12).
We believe in the bodily resurrection of all mankind; the everlasting existence with God of the saved (Matthew 25:34-40; John 6:39; Romans 8:10-11, 19-23; II Corinthians 4:13-14), and the everlasting separation from God of the unsaved (Daniel 12:2; John 5:29; Revelation 20:13-15). At the close of the millennium, Satan, his angels, and all of the unsaved will be cast into the lake of fire forever (Daniel 7:17-27; Revelation 20:1-10). The saved will experience Heaven, spending eternity in the presence of the Lord, sharing forever His glory and righteousness (John 17:3; Revelation 21:1-6, 24-27; 22:1-10). The unsaved will experience Hell, spending eternity separated from the Lord while suffering everlasting and conscious punishment (Matthew 25:41-46; Luke 16:19-26; II Thessalonians 1:6-9; Revelation 20:11-15).
