The Scriptures are inspired by God and are the final authority for faith and life.
(2 Timothy 3:15–17; 1 Peter 1:10–12; 2 Peter 1:20–21; Psalm 19:7–11)
There is one God in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—to whom equal honour is due.
(Deuteronomy 6:4; John 1:1–2; 5:17,22–23; 14:25–26; 16:7,27–28; Philippians 2:6; Hebrews 1:1–3,8)
Jesus truly became man, being conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
(John 1:14; Romans 8:3; Galatians 4:4; Matthew 1:20–25; Luke 1:35)
His death was a sacrifice to God and a propitiation for the forgiveness of sins.
(Romans 4:25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 9:24–28; 10:12–14)
He was bodily raised from the dead.
(Matthew 28:5–7; 1 Corinthians 15:20)
He ascended to God’s right hand and now serves as the all-sufficient High Priest of His people.
(Mark 16:19–20; Luke 24:50–51; Acts 1:9; Ephesians 4:8–10; Hebrews 4:14–16; 7:25)
He will return to gather His people and establish His Kingdom.
(John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; Luke 1:32–33; Isaiah 9:6–7; Daniel 2:44–45; 7:13–14)
Because of Adam’s fall, all humanity is lost, hostile to God, and powerless to do His will.
(Psalm 53:2–3; Luke 19:10; Romans 3:19; 5:6,12–19; 8:5–7)
The Spirit is essential for new birth and ongoing transformation.
(John 3:5–8; 16:8–11; Titus 3:4–7; 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14; 1 Peter 1:2)
Sinners are justified before God solely by faith in Christ.
(Romans 3:21–26; 4:4–5; 5:1; Galatians 2:16)
Every justified believer is born of God.
(John 1:12–13; James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23)
True new birth results in a life marked by holiness and good works.
(Ephesians 2:10; 4:24; Titus 3:4–8)
There will be a bodily resurrection—eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the unrighteous.
(1 Corinthians 15:51–57; Philippians 3:20–21; Romans 14:9–10; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Daniel 12:2; Acts 17:31; Revelation 20:11–15)
The universal Church is a gathering of faithful believers united in Christ, in which God's Word is preached and the sacraments are administered according to Christ's authority.
(Acts 19:32; Hebrews 12:23; 1 Corinthians 14:26; Ephesians 2:20; 4:11–12; 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34)
The baptism of believers, normally by immersion, is observed upon personal confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:41; 8:35–38; 10:44–48; Romans 10:9)
The Lord’s death is remembered through the Breaking of Bread, usually on the first day of the week. All baptised believers whose conduct is in line with their confession of faith are welcomed to the Lord’s Table.
(Luke 22:14–19; Acts 2:42,46; 20:7; Romans 14:1–9; 15:7; 1 Corinthians 5:6–8; 11:23–26)
Every believer is a priest before God without the need for any human mediator.
(1 Peter 2:5,9)
Elders are recognised and appointed from among the male members who are gifted by God for spiritual leadership, the teaching of the Word, and pastoral care.
(Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–4)
Deacons are appointed to serve the church in practical matters, supporting the ministry of the Word and prayer.
(Acts 6:1–6; 1 Timothy 3:8–13)