TRUTH
(2 Tim 3:16; James 1:22) The primary way that God establishes his rule is the teaching and applying of the inspired Word of God.
LOFTY VIEW OF GOD
(Isa. 6) we value a hunger for God; this hunger prompts in us:
-Holy living with a hatred of sin and the love of righteousness.
-A demand for excellence in all we do.
-An increasing involvement in private and corporate worship
FREEDOM IN CHRIST
(2 Cor. 3:17) Loyalty, not to man, but to Christ; our ethic is found in emulating Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.
THE BIBLICAL FAMILY UNIT
(Eph. 6:1-4) Our ministry is designed to strengthen the family, not undercut it; we are eager to define aright the biblical role of male leadership.
THE BLESSINGS AND DEMANDS OF BEING IN THE COVENANT COMMUNITY
(Acts 2:42-47) The great privileges of being in family-like relationships demands a stewarding of our spiritual gifts, our time and our resources.
SMALL GROUPS
(Acts 20:20- Mark 3:14) Our primary vehicle of discipleship is small groups of people where accountability is fostered.
-The divine creation of man and the universe... "ex nihilo"
-The verbal, plenary inspiration of the Word of God and its consequent, absolute, authority.
-The historical fall of man, his moral depravity, and his need of regeneration.
-The virgin birth of Jesus Christ, Son of God and Son of Man, and his preexistence as God, the Son.
-The atoning work of Jesus Christ as the only ground of justifying sinners.
-The personality of the divine Holy Spirit, who is the seal and witness of salvation, taking up residence in the believer.
-Justification by faith alone.
-The eternal punishment of all who reject the Lord Jesus Christ.
-The resurrection of the body, both of the just and the unjust.
-The personal, physical return of our Lord Jesus, establishing his kingdom, the "new heaven and the new earth," wherein he will reign forever.