We believe: the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life. in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and externally existing in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross, a sacrifice for our sins, according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven where he is now our advocate with the Father. the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and, during this age, to convict men of sin, regenerate the sinner who believes, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service. man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is, therefore, lost. Only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained. the shed blood of Jesus Christ and his resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit and thus become children of God. water baptism and Lord’s Supper are to be observed by the church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation. the true church is composed of all persons who have a saving faith in Jesus Christ and are united together in the body of Christ, of which He is the head. in the personal and imminent coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and that this “Blessed Hope” has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer. in the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
