We believe the Holy Bible, which consists of the 66 books of the Old and New Testament, was written by men divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. We believe it is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction, revealing the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is the true center of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be judged.

We believe there is one, and only one true and living God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, whose name is the LORD, the Creator and supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; glorious in holiness, and worthy of all honor, confidence and love. We believe there are three persons in the unity of the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; equal in every divine perfection and executing distinct but harmonious roles in the work of redemption.

We believe humanity was created in the image of God, male and female, in holiness, under the law of their Creator, in perfect fellowship with God, but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy state; and as a result all mankind are now sinners, by nature and by choice; being utterly void of the holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil, and therefore under just condemnation to eternity in Hell, without defense or excuse.

We believe the salvation of sinners is wholly by grace; and that the Son of God, who by appointment of the Father freely took upon himself our nature, yet without sin, honored the divine law by his personal obedience, and by his death made a full and substitutionary atonement for our sins on the cross. Now risen from the dead, he is enthroned in heaven; and being truly God and truly man, having united in his person tender sympathy with divine perfection, he is in every way qualified to be a suitable, compassionate, and all-sufficient Savior.

We believe justification is the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to those who have faith in Him; that it includes the just pardon of sin and the promise of eternal life; that it is given not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer’s blood. Through this faith, His perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us by God. And we believe justification brings us into a state of blessed peace and favor with God, and secures every other blessing needed for our eternal salvation.

We believe the blessings of salvation are offered freely to all by the gospel; that it is the immediate duty of all to accept them by a sincere, repentant, and obedient faith; and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth but his own inherent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel.

We believe in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again. We believe God bestows regeneration by the power of the Holy Spirit and in a manner above our understanding; transforming our minds, securing our voluntary obedience to the gospel, and showing evidence in repentance, faith, and newness of life.

We believe repentance and faith are inseparable, sacred acts and graces, formed in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God; whereby being deeply convinced of our guilt, danger and helplessness, and of the way of salvation through Christ, we turn to God with true contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; while at the same time receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest, and King, and relying on him alone as the only and all-sufficient Savior

We believe election is God’s eternal purpose to graciously regenerate, sanctify, and save sinners. We believe election is perfectly consistent with the free agency of mankind, that it encompasses all the means in connection with the end, and that it is a glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness, being infinitely free, wise, holy and unchangeable. We believe election completely excludes boasting, and promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust in God, and active imitation of his free mercy. We believe election encourages evangelism and discipleship; that it may be perceived by its effects in all who truly believe the gospel, that it is the foundation of Christian assurance, and that to perceive it in ourselves demands and deserves the utmost diligence.

We believe sanctification is the process by which God makes us partakers of his holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it begins in regeneration; and that it is accomplished in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, through appointed means, especially the Word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness, and prayer.

We believe real believers are those who endure to the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the chief mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that God’s special providence watches over their welfare, and that they are kept by the power of God through faith to eternal salvation.

We believe that the law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government; that it is holy, just and good; and that the inability of fallen people to fulfill its precepts arises entirely from their love of sin. We believe that Christ is the Mediator who delivers us from this love of sin and restores us to obedience to the holy law. This holy law is written upon the heart of believers at regeneration through the Holy Spirit and is strengthened through the means of grace in the church.

We believe the universal or invisible Church consists of all the elect, and that the union between Christ and his church is pictured in the one-flesh union of marriage between a man and a woman. This universal church is made visible in the local church, which is a congregation of baptized believers. The local church is associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observes the ordinances of Christ; is governed by his Word; and exercises the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in it by the Scriptures and given by his Spirit. We believe the two biblical officers of the local church are Elders (or Pastors) and Deacons, whose qualifications and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus.

We believe Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit; to show forth our faith in the crucified, buried and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life. We believe baptism is prerequisite to church membership and the Lord’s Supper; in which the members of the church, by sacred use of bread and cup and following solemn self-examination, commemorate together the dying love of Christ.

We believe the first day of the week is the Lord’s Day; and it is to be kept sacred by the regular assembling of ourselves for public worship, by the devout observance of the means of grace, both private and public; and by preparation for the rest that remains for the people of God.

We believe civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society; and that governing authorities are to be prayed for, honored according to conscience, and obeyed; except only in things opposed to the Word of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the Prince of the kings of the earth.

We believe there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked; that those justified through faith in Christ are sanctified by the Spirit of our God and are truly righteous in God’s sight; while all who continue in unrepentance and unbelief are in his sight wicked, and under the curse forever.

We believe in the Millennial reign of the Lord Jesus Christ and in his sudden, visible return. We believe that on the last day, Christ will raise the dead from the grave to final retribution. We believe that a separation will then take place; that the wicked will be judged to endless conscious punishment, and the righteous to endless joy; and this will justly fix forever the final state of all people in heaven or hell.