Core Beliefs
We are a Great Commission church. As a global community of faith, we are commissioned to TAKE THE GOOD NEWS OF LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST to people everywhere and to spread the message of scriptural holiness across lands.
The Triune God
We believe in one eternally existent, infinite God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God is one in essence and three in persons, revealed as the holy and loving Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.
(Article of Faith I: The Triune God)
God is one in essence and three in persons, revealed as the holy and loving Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.
(Article of Faith I: The Triune God)
The Inspired Scripture
We believe in the plenary inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, by which we understand the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments.
The Bible is the fully inspired Word of God and contains all truth necessary for faith and Christian living.
(Article of Faith IV: The Holy Scriptures)
The Bible is the fully inspired Word of God and contains all truth necessary for faith and Christian living.
(Article of Faith IV: The Holy Scriptures)
Sinful Nature of Humanity
We believe that humans are born with a fallen nature, and are therefore inclined to evil continually.
Because of original sin, all are in need of God’s grace and restoration.
(Article of Faith V: Sin, Original and Personal)
Because of original sin, all are in need of God’s grace and restoration.
(Article of Faith V: Sin, Original and Personal)
The Reality of Eternal Separation
We believe that those who willfully reject God’s grace and remain impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
Eternal separation from God is the consequence of final, unrepentant sin.
(Article of Faith XVI: Judgment and Destiny)
Eternal separation from God is the consequence of final, unrepentant sin.
(Article of Faith XVI: Judgment and Destiny)
Salvation Through Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ died for the entire human race and that all who repent and believe are justified, regenerated, and saved from the dominion of sin.
Salvation is available to all and begins when we turn to Christ in faith.
(Article of Faith VI: Atonement; VII: Prevenient Grace; VIII: Repentance; IX: Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption)
Salvation is available to all and begins when we turn to Christ in faith.
(Article of Faith VI: Atonement; VII: Prevenient Grace; VIII: Repentance; IX: Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption)
Entire Sanctification
We believe that entire sanctification is an act of God, subsequent to regeneration, by which believers are made holy through faith in Jesus Christ.
It is the full cleansing of the heart and the infilling of the Holy Spirit, enabling us to love God and others fully.
(Article of Faith X: Entire Sanctification)
It is the full cleansing of the heart and the infilling of the Holy Spirit, enabling us to love God and others fully.
(Article of Faith X: Entire Sanctification)
The Witness of the Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth and to entire sanctification.
The Spirit assures believers of their relationship with God and His transforming work in their lives.
(Article of Faith XI: The Witness of the Spirit)
The Spirit assures believers of their relationship with God and His transforming work in their lives.
(Article of Faith XI: The Witness of the Spirit)
The Second Coming and Final Judgment
We believe that Jesus Christ will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will occur.
Christ’s return will usher in the fulfillment of God’s kingdom, and every person will stand before Him in judgment.
(Article of Faith XV: Second Coming; XVI: Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny)
Christ’s return will usher in the fulfillment of God’s kingdom, and every person will stand before Him in judgment.
(Article of Faith XV: Second Coming; XVI: Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny)
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