Our deepest convictions affect every decision we make as Christians.  The following

non-negotiables should help you understand the biblical truths that define who we are:

There is one God, eternally existing in three persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  He is the Creator of all things.  (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1; Matthew 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, is the Savior of the world who died for our sins, rose from the dead and is seated at the Father’s right hand.  (1 Corinthians 15:1-8)

The Holy Spirit convicts the world in regard to sin, righteousness and judgment.  He lives in every believer and equips every Christian for personal growth and service to God. 

(John 16:8-9; Acts 2:38; Ephesians 1:13-14)

The Bible is the inspired, written Word of God.  It is the final authority for all matters of faith and practice.  (2 Timothy 3:14-16)

Mankind, created by God, willfully sinned and as a result is lost and without hope except for  Jesus' redeeming work on the cross.  (Romans 3:23; 6:23; Acts 4:12)

Salvation is not something that can be purchased or earned.  It is a free gift from God provided by Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, and it is received through obedient faith.  Salvation is available is everyone who declares Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.  Faith is initially accompanied by repentance of sin and baptism by immersion. (Colossians 2:6; John 3:16; Acts 4:12; Romans 5:10, 6:23, 10:10; Ephesians 2:8-10)

The Bible clearly teaches that we are saved by grace through faith.  Baptism is an integral part of responding in faith to Jesus and the Gospel.  Following our understanding of Scripture, we practice baptism by immersion for the forgiveness of sins and to receive the promised Holy Spirit.  The Greek word used throughout the New Testament for baptism is "baptizo," which means to plunge, dip or immerse.  Jesus modeled this form of baptism and commanded it.  Baptism by immersion represents the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, symbolizing one's old self dying, being buried in the water, and raised as a new creation in Christ Jesus.  Anyone who has professed faith in Jesus Christ should be baptized immediately or as soon as it can be arranged.  (Matthew 3:13-17, 28:18-20; Acts 2:38, 8:12-13, 8:36-38, 10:44-48; Romans 6:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:17)  

The Church is the body and bride of Christ on earth founded on the day of Pentecost and consisting of all Christians everywhere.  We believe celebrating the Lord's Supper weekly honors Christ and is beneficial for all Christians to remember Jesus' sacrifice for our sins. (Matthew 16:13-18; Acts 2:14-47)

Death seals the eternal destiny of each individual.  When Christ returns to earth, He will judge both the living and the dead. (Matthew 24:36-42; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:10-11; 10:39-42; 

1 Peter 4:5)