Statement of Faith
1. Of the Scriptures: We believe the Bible in the original manuscript to be the inspired Word of God, and the final and supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice.
2. Of the True God: We believe that there is only one living and true God, infinite in every excellence; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three personal distinctions - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit - yet one in substance and equal in every Divine perfection.
3. We believe in the absolute Deity of the Son, and the Lord Jesus Christ; that as Man He was miraculously begotten of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
4. We believe that the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person, equal with the Father and the Son and of the same substance and nature; that He indwells the believer, convicts of sin, righteousness and judgment, and is the Agent of the believer's new birth.
5. Of the Devil, or Satan: We believe in the distinct personality of Satan, that he is the unholy god of this age, author of all powers and darkness and sin, and is destined to be judged by God.
6. Of the Creation: We believe that God created the heavens and the earth.
7. Of the Fall of Man: We believe that sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned. We believe that all who take Christ as their savior are born from above and are eternally secure in Christ.
8. Of Salvation by Grace: We believe that it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.
9. Of the Church: We believe that the Church was established by Jesus Christ, Who is its sole Head; revealed through the apostles; empowered and perpetuated by the Holy Spirit. The true church consists of all who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
10. Of the Sacraments: We believe the Scriptures teach that there are two sacraments that are to be observed by the believer: Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
11. Of the Return of Christ: We believe in the bodily, personal return of Jesus Christ.
12. Of the Resurrection: We believe in the resurrection of the dead. The righteous shall enter into eternal life in the presence of God, and the wicked shall be condemned to eternal death.
Apologetics
Presuppositional apologetics is crucial in defending the Christian faith in today's world. By examining the foundational beliefs that underlie different worldviews, presuppositional apologetics equips believers to challenge the validity of opposing perspectives at their root. This approach shifts the focus from debating specific claims to analyzing the underlying assumptions that shape those claims. In a culture where conflicting worldviews abound, mastering presuppositional apologetics is essential for Christians seeking to engage thoughtfully and persuasively with diverse belief systems.