There is one true God who has revealed himself in three persons; the Father (who created and sustains the world), the Son (Jesus Christ who lived as a human being, suffered, died and rose from the dead), and the Holy Spirit (who works faith in our hearts and directs and empowers us to live a Godly life.)
The Bible is God’s inspired Word. It’s the only source of knowledge about God and his love for us in Jesus Christ. The Bible is God’s truth and God’s power. It’s the source of what we believe, teach, and live.
All human beings are sinful and have fallen short of God’s expectations. We are powerless to change our sinful condition and to please God. As such, we don’t deserve, nor can we earn, God’s love and mercy. Instead we deserve God’s punishment for our sin.
God, in love for all people, sent his son Jesus Christ into the world. Jesus lived, suffered, died on a cross, and rose from the dead in order to pay the penalty to forgive our sins, overcome the power of death, and to win for us the gift of eternal life.
God gives the forgiveness of sins that Jesus earned to all who put their faith and trust in Him. God, the Holy Spirit, works this faith and trust in our hearts through His Word (The Bible), Baptism, and Holy Communion.
The Bible (God’s Word), Baptism, and Holy Communion are ways in which God gives people His grace (Grace = God’s Undeserved Love or God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense)
Salvation is a free gift from God. No matter how hard we try we cannot do enough to earn God’s forgiveness or a place in heaven. It’s a free gift we receive only through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Church is the Body of Christ on earth. The Church is a community of believers in Jesus Christ who seek to worship Him, serve Him by serving others, and share the good news of his love with those who do not know Him as their Savior.
