We believe that Scripture is the inspired word of God. Although Scripture is above tradition, it is not independent of tradition and requires viewing through the lens of Christ. Scripture is infallible (i.e., completely accurate and trustworthy in all matters of faith and practice).

We believe there is but one only, living, and true God. We believe that God is both great (transcendent) and good (immanent). We believe in the unity of the Godhead, three Persons of one substance, power, and eternity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

We believe in Jesus Christ as God incarnate. We believe that Christ is of two distinct but never separate natures, completely human and completely divine. We believe that Jesus Christ (the only begotten Son of God) was born of the virgin Mary, crucified for humanity’s sins, buried in a borrowed tomb, and arose on the third day with all power in his hands, and ascended into heaven after appearing to witnesses. We believe that he now sits at the right hand of God interceding on our behalf. We believe that Jesus Christ will return at the eschaton to rule and reign over creation.

We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity proceeding from the Father and the Son. We believe the Holy Spirit brings back to remembrance the Word of God, counsels the believer in all truth of God, intercedes on the believer’s behalf, and empowers the believer to live a life pleasing to God opposed to the sinful nature.

We believe in Christ’s atonement as providing salvation for humanity through his life, death, and resurrection. We believe atonement is both objective (i.e., what God has done for us) and subjective (i.e., our role in salvation through prevenient grace).

We believe the church is both visible and invisible consisting of a community of disciples called out by God that acknowledge Jesus is Lord. We believe in the marks of the church: one, holy, universal (catholic), and apostolic. We believe Jesus is the only head of the church.