What we believe

We believe that God exists in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God. We further believe that God speaks to us through his word, the Bible. It is without error in its original manuscripts, and on it we base our faith. We believe that the universe, including man, was created by God and was good. But because of sin, man has been separated from God and the universe made captive to decay. Jesus Christ death on the cross is God's remedy for man's sin. When we repent of our sins and believe on Jesus Christ, God forgives us and grants us new life. We observe the ordinances of baptism and of the Lord's Supper in obedience to the commands of Christ. We realize that they are are not officious in themselves and the mechanical act itself does not bring grace. We also believe that Jesus will return in bodily form to take those who believe in him to live with him forever in heaven. Every person will be judged for what he has done during his life and those who have not received Jesus Christ will face eternal death in a literal hell. A more complete doctrinal statement is available from the church office.