Guided by God’s Word
Inspiring hope and transformation through Scripture-based values and Christ-centered outreach.
Foundational Truths That Guide Our Ministry
The Bible
The Bible is the Word of God to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
Trinity
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
The Father
God is good, all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present, unchanging, completely worthy of our praise and trust, and above all, holy. It is in Him that all things were created, and we live, move, and exist. God is good, and He never fails. He is our Father, who is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4
The Son
Jesus Christ is the son of God, completely human and, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. Through His atoning sacrifice, He bridged the chasm that sin caused between us and God. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we could have life.
Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16
The Holy Spirit
His presence assures us of our relationship with Christ, guides believers into all the ways of God, and exalts Christ Jesus. He convicts people of their sin, brings God’s righteousness, and is the power and presence of the living God in the heart and life of believers. He comforts us, refines us, gives us spiritual gifts, strengthens us, and makes us more like Christ by conforming us into the image of Christ.
Genesis 1:2; Psalms 51:11; 139:7 ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Lk 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17
Eternity
Humans were created to exist forever; yet, through our sin, the wages are death. After life on this earth, we will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation forever. To be eternally separated from God means going to Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is going to Heaven. Both Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15