We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are the inerrant, inspired, and infallible Word of God. God’s Word is the final authority for faith and life. We believe there is only one God, and He has chosen to reveal Himself as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We believe man was created in the image of God and the sin of Adam (the first man) marred that image, creating an eternal divide between God and man. Every person is born in sin. We believe the only way a person can have a true, forgiven relationship with God is through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary and conceived by the Holy Spirit. Jesus became man without ceasing to be God. We believe in the literal, physical return of Jesus to judge the living and the dead. We believe God offers eternal life as a free gift and that it must be received by faith alone through God’s grace alone. Our right standing with God is made sure because of His literal, physical resurrection. We believe baptism is an outward testimony of a believer's decision to follow Christ.