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STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in one God, Creator and Lord of the Universe, the co-
eternal Trinity; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe that Jesus Christ, God's Son, was conceived by the Holy
Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a substitutionary
atoning death on the cross, rose bodily from the dead and ascended to
heaven where, as truly God and truly man, He is the only mediator
between God and man.

We believe that the Bible is God's authoritative and inspired Word. It is
without error in all its teachings, including creation, history, its own
origins, and salvation. Christians must submit to its divine authority, both
individually and corporately, in all matters of belief and conduct, which
is demonstrated by true righteous living.

We believe that all people are lost sinners and cannot see the Kingdom
of God except through the new birth. Justification is by grace through
faith in Christ alone.

We believe in one holy, universal, and apostolic Church. Its calling is to
worship and witness concerning its Head, Jesus Christ, preaching the
Gospel among all nations and demonstrating its commitment by
compassionate service to the needs of human beings and promoting
righteousness and justice.

We believe in the necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit for the
individual's new birth and growth to maturity, and for the Church's
constant renewal in truth, wisdom, faith, holiness, love, power, and
mission.

We believe that Jesus Christ will personally and visibly return in glory to
raise the dead and bring salvation and judgment to completion. God will
fully manifest His kingdom when He establishes a new heaven and new
earth, in which He will be glorified forever and exclude all evil, suffering,
and death.