What We Believe

STATEMENT OF BELIEFS

1. We, the members of this Association, identify ourselves as Evangelicals by subscribing to the following basic statement of beliefs:

2. ​We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative word of God, without error in the original writings, and the only rule of faith and conduct (1Timothy 3:16; 1 Corinthians 2:13).

3. ​We believe in one God, creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).

4. ​We believe that all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that for salvation of lost and sinful men, regeneration by the Holy Spirit, through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, is absolutely essential (Romans 3:23; Titus 3:5).

5. ​We believe in the deity and virgin birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, that died upon the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice for the sin of the world, that arose from the dead and ascend into heaven, whence he will return with power and glory (Luke 1:26 – 35; 1 Corinthians 15: 1-4; 1 Thessalonians 4: 13 - 18).

6. ​We believe in the doctrine of justification by faith, realizing that it is impossible for man through works to save himself (Romans 5: 1 – 2; Ephesians 2:8 - 9).

7. ​We believe that all Born-again Believers should live an exemplary life (Ephesians 5:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5: 17, 6: 14 – 18).