28 Fundamental Beliefs

1. Holy Scriptures

The Bible is the inspired Word of God and the final authority in all matters of faith and practice.

2 Timothy 3:16

2. Trinity

There is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, a unity of three co-eternal Persons.

Matthew 28:19

3. The Father

The eternal Father is Creator, Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation.

1 Corinthians 8:6

4. The Son

Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, through whom all things were created and redeemed.

John 1:1

5. The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit inspires, convicts, regenerates, and transforms the believer.

John 16:13

6. Creation

God created the world in six literal days and rested on the seventh.

Genesis 1:1

7. Nature of Man

Man was created in God's image but fell into sin and death.

Genesis 1:27

8. Great Controversy

The conflict between Christ and Satan explains sin and suffering.

Revelation 12:7

9. Life, Death & Resurrection of Christ

Christ lived a sinless life, died for our sins, and rose again.

1 Corinthians 15:3

10. Salvation

We are saved by grace through faith, not by works.

Ephesians 2:8

11. Growing in Christ

Through Christ we gain victory over sin and grow spiritually.

Philippians 4:13

12. Church

The church is the community of believers called out to serve God.

1 Corinthians 12:13

13. Remnant & Mission

The remnant church keeps God's commandments and has the faith of Jesus.

Revelation 14:12

14. Unity in Christ

All believers are one in Christ regardless of background.

Galatians 3:28

15. Baptism

Baptism by immersion symbolizes death to sin and new life in Christ.

Romans 6:4

16. Lord's Supper

The communion service commemorates Christ's sacrifice.

1 Corinthians 11:26

17. Spiritual Gifts

God gives spiritual gifts to build up His church.

1 Corinthians 12:4

18. Gift of Prophecy

The Spirit of Prophecy guides the church in the last days.

Revelation 19:10

19. Law of God

God's law reflects His character and is binding.

Exodus 20:3

20. Sabbath

The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord.

Exodus 20:8

21. Stewardship

We are stewards of God's resources.

1 Corinthians 4:2

22. Christian Behavior

We are called to live holy and godly lives.

1 Peter 1:15

23. Marriage & Family

Marriage is a sacred union ordained by God.

Genesis 2:24

24. Christ's Ministry in Heaven

Christ ministers as our High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary.

Hebrews 8:1

25. Second Coming

Christ will return personally and visibly.

John 14:3

26. Death & Resurrection

The dead sleep until the resurrection.

Ecclesiastes 9:5

27. Millennium

The thousand-year reign of Christ precedes final judgment.

Revelation 20:6

28. New Earth

God will create a new heaven and new earth for the redeemed.

Revelation 21:5