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

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

 

We recognize Jesus as His only Son, God in the flesh, who was born into humanity, died for our offenses, rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return to judge the living and the dead.

(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 Him 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 in God’s kingdom.

(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 His identity and intentions, our world, and ourselves.

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