God

There is only one true and living God. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, Holy, and perfect in every way. He is the creator of the universe. God reveals Himself to us by the Trinity: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

• God the Father created the heavens and the earth, every living creature, and humanity. God created man in His image, male and female, to rule over His creation and commune with Him. God wants us to love, obey, and trust in Him alone. (Genesis 1:1-31; Deuteronomy 6:5-19; 1Corinthians 8:6)

• Jesus Christ is the Son of God, both fully God and fully man. Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus lived his life without sin with true obedience to God the Father. Jesus was crucified as a sacrifice for our sins, was raised from the dead, and ascended into Heaven to sit at the right hand of God. Jesus will return to judge the world. Upon His return, those who choose not to follow Jesus will face judgment and begin an eternal separation from Him. Followers of Jesus Christ will live in the presence of God for eternity. (Matthew 28:19; 1:18-23; John 3:16; 5:20; 14:16; Luke 1:35; Romans 1:4; Galatians 2:20)

• The Holy Spirit is the divine spirit of God. Through the Holy Spirit, believers are inspired and convicted to live according to God's will. The Holy Spirit comforts us in times of trouble, builds character, and bestows spiritual gifts on believers. (Romans 5:3-5; 8:26-27; 2Corinthians 13:14; Galatians 5:22-23; Psalm 143:10; Acts 2:28)