WHAT WE BELIEVE (An Abridged Doctrine – Complete statement is available from the Pastor) 1.  We believe the Bible is the inspired, verbal-plenary, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. 2.  We believe in one Triune God, eternally existing in three persons—Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit. 3.  We believe that Jesus Christ became man, lived a sinless life, shed His Blood on the Cross to redeem sinners, and was resurrected the third day after his death. 4.  We believe that the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin and points the lost to Jesus Christ for salvation. 5.  We believe that the Holy Spirit Regenerates, Baptizes, Seals, and Indwells the believer at the moment of salvation and continually aids the believer’s growth through sanctification.   6.  We believe that as a result of Adam’s sin all are born sinners. 7.  We believe a person becomes a Christian by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. 8.  We believe that Satan is the declared enemy of God and man. 9.  We believe God created the heavens and the earth in six literal, 24-hour days. 10.  We believe that the local church is made up solely of born-again believers. 11.  We believe God has given the church a commission to preach the Gospel to all peoples. 12.  We believe that marriage was instituted by God and that it is a life-long, covenant relationship between one man and one woman. 13.  We believe in a literal heaven and a literal hell. 14.  We believe in a pre-millennial, pre-tribulation rapture.