Triune God

There is one God. In the unity of the God head there are three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal, co-existent and co-eternal. God is perfect in beauty, holiness, goodness, truth and love. God upholds, sustains and governs the world sovereignly by His divine authority and power. He is a holy, just, righteous, personal and loving God. To Him the disciple owes the highest love, reverence and obedience.

[Genesis 1:1, 26-27; 3:22 / Psalm 90:2 / Matthew 28:19 / I Peter 1:2, 11 / 1 John 5:7]

Man

God made man - male and female - in his own image, as the crown of his creation. Man was made in the image of God, to be like Him in character. Tempted by Satan, man by his free choice sinned against God. Because of man’s sin and therefore rebellion, God cursed man. Man become subject to divine wrath and is under the effects of sin on earth. Man is therefore in need of God’s grace.

[Genesis 1-3 / Psalm 1 / Psalm 51:5 / Isaiah 6:5 / Romans 3:9-18, 5:1-12 / Ephesians 2:1-3 / Colossians 3:9-11]

The Scriptures

The Bible is God's Word to all men. We accept that only the 66 books of the Old and New Testament are the inspired and therefore inerrant, Word of God. The Bible was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for the Disciple’s doctrine, life and mission. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.

[Psalm 12:6; 119:105,160 / Proverbs 30:5 / II Timothy 1:13; 3:16 / II Peter 1:20-21]

Gospel

The gospel is simply the good news that God sent his Son to defeat sin and death by his life, sacrificial death and resurrection, and is making all things new. More broadly the gospel is the biblical and historical narrative that God has and is bringing redemption and restoration to all things through King Jesus. God chose a man, Adam who fell short of his purpose. God chose a nation, Israel who failed at their purpose. Ultimately God sent his Son, the second Adam and King of the Jews to bring redemption to all who trust in Him.

The gospel announces the end of all human pursuits for righteousness. No ordinance, ritual, work or any other activity on mans part is required in order to be saved. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. We believe that once salvation is given, it cannot be lost. Those who are truly redeemed are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever. The gospel is the disciples means for salvation and sanctification.

[John 1:12; 14:6 / Romans 5:1; 6:23 / 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 / Galatians 3:26 / Ephesians 2:8-9 / Titus 3:5 / Romans 8:31-39 / John 5:24]

God the Father

God the Father created all things. By the word of His power all things were created, the heavens and the earth out of nothing. He is ever present, all powerful, all knowing and all wise. He also sustains all things through His power. He is faithful to all His promises. He is fatherly in His attitude toward men. God the Father graciously gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, for the sins of all mankind.

[Genesis 1:1, 2:7 / Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6 / 1 Chronicles 29:10 / Psalm 19:1-3 / Jeremiah 10:10 / Mark 1:9-11 / John 4:24 / Romans 8:14-15 / Colossians 1:15 / 1 Timothy 1:17 / Hebrews 11:6, 12:9 / 1 Peter 1:17]

God the Son

Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on the cross. He rose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Jesus is the disciple’s Rescuer, King, Lord, Master and Shepherd. He now dwells in all believers as the living and ever present Lord.

[Isaiah 9:6 / Matthew 1:22-23 / John 1:1-5; 14:10-30 / Acts 1:9-11 / Romans 1:3-4 / I Corinthians 15:3-4 / I Timothy 6:14-15 / Titus 2:13 / Hebrews 4:14-15]

God the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He convicts the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of Salvation. The Holy Spirit provides understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in living holy and wise. He cultivates the disciple’s character, comforts the believer and bestows spiritual gifts by which they serve His church. The disciple of Jesus seeks to live under the Spirit’s control daily.

[John 14:16-17; 16:7-13 / Acts 1:8 / I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16 / II Corinthians 3:17 / Galatians 5:25 / Ephesians 1:13; 5:18]

The World to Come

We believe in the literal second coming of Christ at the end of the age. The future and glorious return of Jesus Christ will be physical and visible. In His own time and in His own way God begin the restoration of all things. He will raise the dead from the grave and separate the righteous from the wicked. The wicked will be separated from God’s presence for eternal punishment and the righteous for endless joy with the Triune God. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Eternal Life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.

[John 3:16 / Romans 6:23 / I John 2:25; 5:11-13 / Revelation 20:15]