We recognize God as the eternal Father and all-powerful Creator of heaven and earth.

(Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 147:5; Jeremiah 32:17)

 

We recognize Jesus as God in the flesh, who was born into humanity, died for our offenses, rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return as king.

(Colossians 1:15-20; John 1:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:6-11; John 5:25-29)

 

We recognize faith in Jesus as the way to experience God’s forgiveness and a restored relationship with God and others.

(John 14:1-7; Romans 3:21-26; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; John 13:34; John 17:21)

 

We recognize the Holy Spirit as the fullness of God who lives within, transforms, directs, gifts, and unites every follower of Jesus in a world-wide community called the church.

(Ezekiel 36:27; John 14:26; Romans 5:5; 1 Corinthians 12:13)

 

We recognize the hope of a bodily resurrection and eternal life together with God in a renewed creation.

(1 Corinthians 15:20-24; Revelation 11:15-18; Matthew 8:11)

 

We recognize the Bible as God’s self-revelation, given so we might better understand God's identity and intentions, our world, and ourselves.

(John 5:39; Isaiah 43:10; Deuteronomy 8:3; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)