About — Core Beliefs
Core Beliefs
Ten convictions that anchor our faith and practice.
The Sufficiency of Christ
Based on His virgin birth, sinless life, present rule and future reign, sufficient death, and exclusive offer of salvation.
Isa 7:14; John 8:46; Heb. 5:18; Ps 110; Rev 20; John 14:6
The Sufficiency of Christ
The Sufficiency of Christ
Based on His virgin birth, sinless life, present rule and future reign, sufficient death, and exclusive offer of salvation.
Isa 7:14; John 8:46; Heb. 5:18; Ps 110; Rev 20; John 14:6
The Sufficiency of the Scripture
Based on its divine origin — the Bible is fully sufficient for all matters of faith and practice.
2 Tim 3:16–17; Heb. 4:12
The Sufficiency of the Scripture
The Sufficiency of the Scripture
Based on its divine origin — the Bible is fully sufficient for all matters of faith and practice.
2 Tim 3:16–17; Heb. 4:12
The Witness of the Local Church
Based on its commission, call to equip the saints, and govern itself autonomously under Christ.
Matt 28:19–20; Eph. 4:11
The Witness of the Local Church
The Witness of the Local Church
Based on its commission, call to equip the saints, and govern itself autonomously under Christ.
Matt 28:19–20; Eph. 4:11
The Priesthood of all Believers
Based on the privilege to be Christ's representatives on earth, who have no need of a human mediator.
1 Tim 2:5
The Priesthood of all Believers
The Priesthood of all Believers
Based on the privilege to be Christ's representatives on earth, who have no need of a human mediator.
1 Tim 2:5
The Total Depravity of Man
All mankind is utterly fallen and incapable of saving themselves.
Rom 3:9–20
The Total Depravity of Man
The Total Depravity of Man
All mankind is utterly fallen and incapable of saving themselves.
Rom 3:9–20
The Eternal Security of Salvation
All the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God's power and are thus secure in Christ forever.
1 Peter 1:3–5
The Eternal Security of Salvation
The Eternal Security of Salvation
All the redeemed, once saved, are kept by God's power and are thus secure in Christ forever.
1 Peter 1:3–5
The Absolute Sovereignty of God
God reigns supremely over all creation, providence, and redemption.
Ps 103:19; Rom 9–11; Eph. 1:4–14
The Absolute Sovereignty of God
The Absolute Sovereignty of God
God reigns supremely over all creation, providence, and redemption.
Ps 103:19; Rom 9–11; Eph. 1:4–14
The Horror of Eternal Punishment
Those who reject Christ face an eternal, conscious judgment in hell.
Matt 25:46; Rev 21
The Horror of Eternal Punishment
The Horror of Eternal Punishment
Those who reject Christ face an eternal, conscious judgment in hell.
Matt 25:46; Rev 21
The Free Offer of the Gospel
The gospel is freely offered to all mankind, calling all to repentance and faith.
Eph. 2:8–10
The Free Offer of the Gospel
The Free Offer of the Gospel
The gospel is freely offered to all mankind, calling all to repentance and faith.
Eph. 2:8–10
The Glory of Heaven
The redeemed will dwell in the glorious presence of God forever in the new creation.
John 14; Rev 21–22
The Glory of Heaven
The Glory of Heaven
The redeemed will dwell in the glorious presence of God forever in the new creation.
John 14; Rev 21–22