The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself. Its author is God, its aim is salvation, and its message is truth without any mixture of error. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.

Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11,89,105,140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21.

There is one true and living God—Creator, Redeemer, and Ruler of all. He is infinite in holiness, perfect in all His ways, all-powerful, all-present, and all-knowing. To Him we owe our highest love, reverence, and obedience. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three Persons, sharing one undivided divine nature.

A. God the Father

God the Father rules with sovereign and providential care over all creation and human history according to His gracious purposes. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and all-wise. God is truly Father to all who trust in Jesus Christ, and He shows a fatherly care toward all people.

Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; 15:11ff.; 20:1ff.; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3,15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff.; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7.

B. God the Son

Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation, He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and obeyed God’s will, taking on human nature without sin. Through His substitutionary death on the cross, He provided redemption for sinners. He was raised in a glorified body, appeared to His disciples, and ascended to the right hand of God, where He reigns as Mediator—fully God and fully man. He will return in glory to judge the world and complete His redemptive work. Today, He dwells in all believers as the living and ever-present Lord.

Genesis 18:1ff.; Psalms 2:7ff.; 110:1ff.; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 53:1-12; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16,27; 17:5; 27; 28:1-6,19; Mark 1:1; 3:11; Luke 1:35; 4:41; 22:70; 24:46; John 1:1-18,29; 10:30,38; 11:25-27; 12:44-50; 14:7-11; 16:15-16,28; 17:1-5, 21-22; 20:1-20,28; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; 9:4-5,20; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 5:6-21; 8:1-3,34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 8:6; 15:1-8,24-28; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20; 3:11; 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-15; 7:14-28; 9:12-15,24-28; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:2; 4:14-15; 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16; 5:9-14; 12:10-11; 13:8; 19:16.

C. God the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is fully divine and active in the world and in believers. He inspired the Scriptures, enables understanding of truth, exalts Christ, convicts of sin, and calls people to salvation. At regeneration, He baptizes believers into the Body of Christ, cultivates Christian character, comforts, equips with spiritual gifts, and seals them for final redemption. He empowers the believer and the church for worship, evangelism, and service, guaranteeing that God will bring His people to the fullness of Christ.

Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:1,18-19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17,39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14-16,26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17.

Man is God’s special creation, made in His image as male and female, the crowning work of creation. The gift of gender is thus part of the goodness of God’s creation.Though originally innocent, humanity chose to sin, bringing sin into the world and leaving all people inclined toward it. Only God’s grace can restore fellowship with Him and fulfill His purposes. Every person, created in God’s image and redeemed by Christ, possesses inherent dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.

Genesis 1:26-30; 2:5,7,18-22; 3; 9:6; Psalms 1; 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18,23; 5:6,12,19; 6:6; 7:14-25; 8:14-18,29; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19,21-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11.

Salvation is God’s free gift, offered to all who trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, whose blood secured eternal redemption for the believer. It involves the redemption of the whole person and includes four key aspects:

Regeneration (New Birth): By God’s grace, believers are made new in Christ through the Holy Spirit. This change of heart leads to repentance from sin and faith in Jesus—two inseparable experiences of grace.

Justification: God graciously acquits all who repent and believe, bringing them into peace and favor with Him.

Sanctification: Beginning at regeneration, believers are set apart for God’s purposes and grow toward spiritual maturity through the Holy Spirit throughout their lives.

Glorification: The final stage of salvation, when believers will share fully in Christ’s eternal glory.

There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.

Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; 3:23-25; 4:3ff.; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 6:19-20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24-28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 21:1-22:5.

God’s election is His gracious purpose, by which He regenerates, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies sinners. It is perfectly consistent with human free will and displays God’s sovereign goodness, infinite wisdom, divine holiness, and unchangeable nature. Salvation is entirely by His grace, excluding all boasting and inspiring humility.

Those whom God has accepted in Christ and sanctified by His Spirit will never fall away from the state of grace but will persevere to the end. Believers may sin through neglect or temptation, grieving the Spirit, weakening their spiritual growth, and suffering temporary consequences; yet God preserves them by His power through faith, ensuring their ultimate salvation.

Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-8; 1 Samuel 8:4-7,19-22; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 31:31ff.; Matthew 16:18-19; 21:28-45; 24:22,31; 25:34; Luke 1:68-79; 2:29-32; 19:41-44; 24:44-48; John 1:12-14; 3:16; 5:24; 6:44-45,65; 10:27-29; 15:16; 17:6,12,17-18; Acts 20:32; Romans 5:9-10; 8:28-39; 10:12-15; 11:5-7,26-36; 1 Corinthians 1:1-2; 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:4-23; 2:1-10; 3:1-11; Colossians 1:12-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2:10,19; Hebrews 11:39–12:2; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:2-5,13; 2:4-10; 1 John 1:7-9; 2:19; 3:2.

A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, united by covenant in faith and fellowship. It observes Christ’s ordinances, is governed by His Word, exercises the gifts and responsibilities He provides, and seeks to share the gospel globally. Each congregation functions under the Lordship of Christ, with members accountable to Him. The church’s scriptural offices are pastor/elder/overseer and deacon. While all believers are gifted for service, the office of pastor/elder/overseer is limited to qualified men.

Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42,47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 14:23,27; 15:1-30; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11,21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 2:9-14; 3:1-15; 4:14; Hebrews 11:39-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 2-3; 21:2-3.

Christian Baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing faith in Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, the believer’s death to sin, and new life in Him. Baptism also testifies to faith in the final resurrection and is a prerequisite for church membership and participation in the Lord’s Supper.

The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience in which church members partake of the bread and cup to remember Christ’s death and look forward to His return.

Matthew 3:13-17; 26:26-30; 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; 14:22-26; Luke 3:21-22; 22:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:35-39; 16:30-33; 20:7; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 10:16,21; 11:23-29; Colossians 2:12.

We believe God has established the family as the foundational institution of human society. The family is composed of persons united by marriage, blood, or adoption.

Marriage is the lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. It is God’s unique gift, designed to reflect the union between Christ and His church. Marriage provides a framework for intimate companionship, biblical sexual expression, and the procreation and nurturing of children. Husbands and wives are equal in worth, both made in God’s image, and the marriage relationship models God’s love and faithfulness.

A husband is called to love his wife sacrificially, providing for, protecting, and leading his family in a Christ-like way. A wife is called to respect and support her husband, assisting him in managing the household and nurturing the next generation.

Children are a blessing from the Lord, entrusted to parents to be raised in the knowledge and instruction of God. Parents are to teach spiritual and moral values, lead by example, and provide loving discipline, guiding children to make choices grounded in biblical truth. Children are called to honor and obey their parents.

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-25; 3:1-20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 24:15; 1 Samuel 1:26-28; Psalms 51:5; 78:1-8; Psalms 127; Psalms 128; 139:13-16; Proverbs 1:8; 5:15-20; 6:20-22; 12:4; 13:24; 14:1; 17:6; 18:22; 22:6,15; 23:13-14; 24:3; 29:15,17; 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 9:9; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 5:31-32; 18:2-5; 19:3-9; Mark 10:6-12; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8,14; 2 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:3-5; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:1-7.

It is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ and every church to make disciples of all nations. The new birth, brought by God’s Holy Spirit, creates a love for others and a desire to share the gospel. Missionary effort is a natural outflow of the Christian life and is clearly commanded by Christ. Every believer is called to share the good news of Jesus, both through words and by living a Christlike example, as well as through other methods that align with the gospel.

Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 9:37-38; 10:5-15; 13:18-30, 37-43; 16:19; 22:9-10; 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 10:1-18; 24:46-53; John 14:11-12; 15:7-8,16; 17:15; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:26-40; 10:42-48; 13:2-3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 3:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:1-3; 11:39-12:2; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Revelation 22:17.

The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day, a Christian practice set aside for regular observance. It commemorates Christ’s resurrection and is a time for worship and spiritual devotion, both publicly and privately. How we spend the Lord’s Day should honor Jesus and align with the convictions of a Christian conscience.

Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 12:1-12; 28:1ff.; Mark 2:27-28; 16:1-7; Luke 24:1-3,33-36; John 4:21-24; 20:1,19-28; Acts 20:7; Romans 14:5-10; I Corinthians 16:1-2; Colossians 2:16; 3:16; Revelation 1:10.

The Kingdom of God includes His sovereign rule over all creation and His kingship over those who trust Him. People enter the Kingdom through faith and a childlike commitment to Jesus Christ. Christians are called to pray and work for God’s Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth.

The full realization of God’s Kingdom will occur at Christ’s return. Jesus will come visibly and personally; the dead will be raised; and He will judge all people in righteousness. Those who reject Christ will face eternal separation from God, while the righteous will live forever with Him in glorified bodies in Heaven.

Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Matthew 3:2; 4:8-10,23; 12:25-28; 13:1-52; 25:31-46; 26:29; Mark 1:14-15; 9:1; Luke 4:43; 8:1; 9:2; 12:31-32; 17:20-21; 23:42; John 3:3; 18:36; Acts 1:6-7; 17:22-31; Romans 5:17; 8:19; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; Colossians 1:13; Hebrews 11:10,16; 12:28; 1 Peter 2:4-10; 4:13; Revelation 1:6,9; 5:10; 11:15; 21-22.Isaiah 2:4; 11:9; Matthew 16:27; 18:8-9; 19:28; 24:27,30,36,44; 25:31-46; 26:64; Mark 8:38; 9:43-48; Luke 12:40,48; 16:19-26; 17:22-37; 21:27-28; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; 17:31; Romans 14:10; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 15:24-28,35-58; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 1:5; 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 5:1ff.; 2 Thessalonians 1:7ff.; 2; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1,8; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 9:27-28; James 5:8; 2 Peter 3:7ff.; 1 John 2:28; 3:2; Jude 14; Revelation 1:18; 3:11; 20:1-22:13.

Christianity values knowledge, wisdom, and learning. In Jesus Christ are all the treasures of wisdom, and the new birth opens the mind and heart to seek truth. Wisdom begins with the fear and understanding of the Lord, and education should guide both the mind and the heart toward God’s truth.

It is the duty of parents to teach their children the Bible, Christian ethics, and moral values, helping them grow in faith and character. Education is part of our Christian heritage and is essential for a complete spiritual life. Christian education is closely connected with the work of missions and service and should be supported by the church.

In schools, colleges, and seminaries, academic freedom is important but must be exercised responsibly, always honoring Christ, following the authority of Scripture, and reflecting the purpose of Christian education.

Deuteronomy 4:1,5,9,14; 6:1-10; 31:12-13; Nehemiah 8:1-8; Job 28:28; Psalms 19:7ff.; 119:11; Proverbs 3:13ff.; 4:1-10; 8:1-7,11; 15:14; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Matthew 5:2; 7:24ff.; 28:19-20; Luke 2:40; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 2:3,8-9; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17; Hebrews 5:12-6:3; James 1:5; 3:17.

God is the source of all blessings, both spiritual and material. Everything we have and are comes from Him. As Christians, we are called to be faithful stewards—using our time, talents, and resources to serve God and help others.

We are also entrusted with the message of the gospel, giving us a responsibility to share it with the world. According to Scripture, believers should give cheerfully, regularly, and generously to support the work of Christ and advance His kingdom on earth.

Genesis 14:20; Leviticus 27:30-32; Deuteronomy 8:18; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 6:1-4,19-21; 19:21; 23:23; 25:14-29; Luke 12:16-21,42; 16:1-13; Acts 2:44-47; 5:1-11; 17:24-25; 20:35; Romans 6:6-22; 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 6:19-20; 12; 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9; 12:15; Philippians 4:10-19; 1 Peter 1:18-19.

Christ’s people are called to work together for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Churches may organize associations and conventions to coordinate efforts in missions, education, and service, but these bodies are voluntary and have no authority over individual churches.

Christian unity is expressed through spiritual harmony and voluntary cooperation for shared goals. Cooperation with other Christian groups and denominations is encouraged when it serves a godly purpose and does not compromise faithfulness to Christ or the authority of Scripture.

Exodus 17:12; 18:17ff.; Judges 7:21; Ezra 1:3-4; 2:68-69; 5:14-15; Nehemiah 4; 8:1-5; Matthew 10:5-15; 20:1-16; 22:1-10; 28:19-20; Mark 2:3; Luke 10:1ff.; Acts 1:13-14; 2:1ff.; 4:31-37; 13:2-3; 15:1-35; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17; 3:5-15; 12; 2 Corinthians 8-9; Galatians 1:6-10; Ephesians 4:1-16; Philippians 1:15-18.

All Christians are called to make the will of Christ supreme in their lives and in society. Lasting change comes through the transformation of individuals by God’s saving grace.

In the spirit of Christ, believers are to oppose sin, selfishness, and injustice, and to work for the welfare of the orphaned, needy, abused, aged, helpless, and sick. Christians should also defend the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.

We are called to influence industry, government, and society with righteousness, truth, and love. In doing so, Christians should cooperate with others in good causes, always acting in love while remaining faithful to Christ and His Word.

Exodus 20:3-17; Leviticus 6:2-5; Deuteronomy 10:12; 27:17; Psalm 101:5; Micah 6:8; Zechariah 8:16; Matthew 5:13-16,43-48; 22:36-40; 25:35; Mark 1:29-34; 2:3ff.; 10:21; Luke 4:18-21; 10:27-37; 20:25; John 15:12; 17:15; Romans 12–14; 1Corinthians 5:9-10; 6:1-7; 7:20-24; 10:23-11:1; Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:12-17; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; Philemon; James 1:27; 2:8.

Christians are called to seek peace with all people and to promote justice and righteousness. Following the teachings of Christ, we should do all we can to oppose war and the spirit of violence.

The ultimate remedy for conflict is the gospel of Jesus Christ. The world’s greatest need is the acceptance of His teachings and the application of His law of love in every area of life. Christians are called to pray and work for the reign of the Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9,38-48; 6:33; 26:52; Luke 22:36,38; Romans 12:18-19; 13:1-7; 14:19; Hebrews 12:14; James 4:1-2.

God alone is Lord of the conscience, and each person is free to follow Him without interference from human authority. Churches and the state are separate; the state should protect religious freedom for all without favoring any group.

Christians are called to obey civil government in all things that do not conflict with God’s Word. The church, however, should rely on spiritual means rather than civil power to carry out its mission. Every person has the right to worship, form beliefs, and share religious convictions freely, without interference or compulsion from the government.

Genesis 1:27; 2:7; Matthew 6:6-7,24; 16:26; 22:21; John 8:36; Acts 4:19-20; Romans 6:1-2; 13:1-7; Galatians 5:1,13; Philippians 3:20; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; James 4:12; 1 Peter 2:12-17; 3:11-17; 4:12-19.