The Bible is the inspired Word of God, useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and instructing in righteousness. God’s Word is the absolute authority and guideline for our life (ethics), knowledge (doctrine), and the evaluative source of our experiences (wisdom). In the Bible, the Old Testament points to the need for Jesus’ coming and work, and the New Testament (through the Apostles) tells Jesus’ story. This means that the entire Bible points directly to Jesus as the cornerstone of the universe. We are encouraged to study the Bible and meditate on its truths on a daily basis. (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Eph. 2:20)

God is a Triune God - Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit. HE is the sovereign Creator of heaven and earth and the ruler over the universe. HE is ever-present, ever-knowing, and ever-powerful God. (Matt.28:19; Gen 1+2)

The best way to understand this might be through the imagery of marriage. Husband and wife are two distinct individuals, but in marriage, they become “one.” To everyone outside of marriage, these two individual beings are considered one unit. As a unit, the couple raises their children, expecting them to obey either of them equally. Though individually distinct, they are one.

Jesus is the Christ, the anointed, awaited Messiah of the Jews, sent by God the Father, given by the Holy Spirit, to be born of the Virgin Mary. HE was fully God and fully man. HE lived on earth, taught, and healed the sick. HE died on the cross, though without sin, as a sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. HE rose from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and will return when God, the Father, will determine it. Jesus has been given all authority in heaven and on earth and commands us to reach out to the nations, to make disciples, baptize them and teach them HIS truths. (John 1:1-18; 1 John 5:1; Rom. 3:22-26; Match. 28:18-20)

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, glorifying Jesus and the Father. HE convicts us of our sins and our sinful state in relationship with God. When we repent from our sins and enter into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit enters our lives, seals us for eternity, and guides us in all truth. We are called to be filled with the Holy Spirit to bring forth fruit and be transformed into God’s image. The Holy Spirit equips us with one or more spiritual gifts, according to HIS discernment, which we are to use to edify the church and its people. (Matth. 3:16-17; John 16-14; 1 Cor. 2:10-14; Rom. 12:6-8)

God created male and female in his image. But, deceived by Satan, humans now fall short of God’s standards. Sinful by nature, we are separated from God. It was through Christ's death on the cross that we are redeemed, and it is by grace that we are saved. In HIS wisdom, God has given us the Holy Spirit to give us power and the Armor of God as a means of defense. All things, good and bad, are part of God’s plan to transform us into HIS image. At the end of our lives, or when Jesus returns, all will stand trial before the throne of God. Only the one whose name is written in the Book of Life will enter HIS kingdom and have eternal life through Jesus Christ. (Gen. 1:27; Gen.3; Eph. 2:8-9; Eph. 6:10-20)

The church is a body of believers, baptized and discipled, with Jesus Christ as its head. Elders provide structural and spiritual leadership, while the deacons provide administrative leadership. The church's mission is to invite people into a relationship with God and disciple the believers to serve in God’s ministry. Each church member is equipped with spiritual gifts to serve the community of believers and is empowered by the Holy Spirit to testify to their faith. The church leadership has the authority to discipline a believer who is sinning, with the intention of restoring the believer to a healthy relationship with God. (1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 4:11-12; Acts 6:1-7; Matth. 18:15-20)

At a determined time, only known by God the Father, Jesus will return to raise up the living and the dead. In the final judgment, all mankind will be judged according to their actions and beliefs. Only those who received Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. All unbelievers and unrepentant will be punished in a place of total separation from God. Even the Devil and his demons will be thrown into the lake of fire, receiving their punishment for their rebellion against God. As a final step, Jesus will return the authority given to him to the Heavenly Father. (Mark 13:32; 1 Cor 15:28; Rev. 20:7-14)