Scriptures

• Psalm 119

The Holy Bible was written by men and divinely inspired by God 

• Exodus 24:14, Jeremiah 36:1-32, Romans 16:25-26, Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 3:16

as his revelation of himself to all people and his will for all people. 

• Isaiah 34:15, Luke 24:44-47, John 5:39, Acts 17:11, 

All scripture is true and trustworthy, 

• Psalm 19:7-10, Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8, Luke 21:33, 1 Peter 1:25

without error, 

• Psalm 119:40, Isaiah 55:8-11, Matthew 5:17-18, 

and therefore is the ultimate authority and standard for all life, faith, and practice.

• Deuteronomy 4:1-2, Joshua 8:34, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 22:29, John 16:13-15, Acts 2:16-47, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 19:9-16

It is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training.

• Psalm 119:11, 105, Jeremiah 15:16, John 17:17, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 

Trinity

The one eternal triune God reveals himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

• Genesis 1:1-3, Deuteronomy 6, 1 Chronicles 29:10, Matthew 23:9, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 1:9-11, John 1:1-18, 4:24, 5:26, 8:58, 14:6-13

One in essence and nature, 

• 1 Corinthians 8:6, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 4:1-7, Colossians1:15, 

God is sovereign, 

• Psalm 139, Jeremiah 10:10

perfectly holy and personal, 

• Isaiah 43:3, Hebrews 11:6, 12:9, 

therefore worthy of the highest worship through love and obedience.

• Psalm 19, 1 Timothy 1:1

God the Father

God the Father is eternal, 

• Exodus 3:14, 1 Chronicles 29:10

all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and all-wise. 

• Exodus 15:1-18, Psalm 139, Matthew 7:11, Matthew 23:9, Acts 1:17, Romans 8:14-15, Galatians 4:6, Hebrews 12:9, 1 Peter 1:17, 

Through his perfect will all creation began and is sustained by his providential care 

• Genesis 1-2, Deuteronomy 32:6, Isaiah 43:15, Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 17:13

for the purposes of his grace and will for his glory.

• Exodus 20:1-21, Leviticus 22:1-3, Deuteronomy 6, Matthew 6, Mark 1:9-11, John 17:1-8

God the Son

• John 1, Philippians 2, Colossians 1, Hebrews 1;

God the Son has eternally existed. 

• Gen 1:1-3, John 1:1-4, John 8:58, 17:5, Colossians 1:16-17, Hebrew 1:2;

He took on flesh when miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit, born through the virgin Mary, 

• Matthew 1:18, 1:20, Luke 1:34-35;

and was named Jesus, who is called Christ. 

• Matthew 1:1-16, 1:18-21, 1:25, Mark 1:1, Luke 1:31, 2:21;

Both fully God and fully man, 

• Psalm 8, Psalm 80, Psalm 146, Daniel 24:3-30, Daniel 7:13-14, Matthew 8:20, 9:6, 10:23, 12:32, 12:40, 13:37, 13:41, 16:13, 16:28, 17:9, 17:12, 19:28, 20:18, 20:28, 24:17, 24:30, 24:37, 24:39, 24:44, 25:31, 26:2, 26:24, 26:45, 26:64, Revelation 9:1-20;

Jesus accomplished the Father’s purposes of grace and will

• Daniel 11:36, 12:7, Luke 12:50, John 4:34, 17:4, 19:28, 19:30, Hebrews 1:3, 4:1-3, 8:1-6, 10:12,  Revelation 3:21; 

for the Father’s glory

• Psalm 117:1, Isaiah 61:3, Daniel 4:37, Luke 2:20, 5:25, Luke 13:13, 18:34, 23:47, John 8:54-56,  12:27-28, 13:31-32, 17, Romans 15:4-13, 2 Corinthians 9:13, Philippians 1:11,  2:4-11, 4:19-20, 1  Timothy 1:11, Hebrews 1:3, 1 Peter 2:12, 4:16, Jude 1:24-25, Revelation 7:9-11;

through his sinless life, 

• Psalm 50:2, Isaiah 25:1, Ezekiel 16:13-14, Matthew 5:48, 1 Corinthians 13:10, Hebrews 2:10, 4:15, 5:9, 7, 9:11, 10:14;

death on the cross in place of sinful man, burial 

• Isaiah 53, Matthew 26:26-28, 27:45-66, Mark 10:45, 15:22-47, Luke 22:19-20, 23:44-56, John 10:15, 10:17, 15:13, 19:17-42, Romans 3:21-26, 1 Corinthians 11:25-26, Hebrews 2:14-17, 1 John 2:2, 3:16, 4:10;

and bodily resurrection from the dead on the third day. 

• Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-49, John 20:1-29, 21:1-14, Acts 1:3, 3:15, 4:10, 10:41, 13:34, 17:3,31, 25:19, 26:23, Romans 4:24, 6:4, 7:4, 8:11, 1 Corinthians 15, Galatians 1:1, Ephesians 1:20, Colossians 1:8, 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 1:5

He ascended to heaven as the eternal King and will come again as Judge. 

• Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 11, Isaiah 40, Micah 4:6-8, 5:2, Zechariah 6:9-15, 10:4 Matthew 2:6, 25:31-46, 28:18, Luke 24:50-52, John 14, Acts 1:9-11, 5:31, 7:35, 10:42, 17:31, Romans 3:26, 15:12, 1  Corinthians 4:5, 15:23-28, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Ephesians 1:20-23, Colossians 1:16, 2:10-15, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Revelation 1:5, 2:26-28, 3:21, 6:10,  9:1-20, 11:18, 18:8, 12:5, 15:3, 16:5, 17:14, 19:11-16, 21:1-22:5;

Jesus is the only mediator for reconciliation between God and man 

• John 5:19-22, 6:27, 6:40, 10:1-30, 12:26, John 14, John 15, 16:1-27, 17:11, 17:21,  Romans 4:16, 

8:12-16, 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, Galatians 3, 4:6, Ephesians 2:18, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 8:1-10:18, 12:24, 1 John 1:1-4, 2:1, 2:23, 3:1-13, 4:14, 2 John 1:9, Revelation 1:5-6, 3:5;

and the perfect model of the Christian life. 

• Genesis 1:26-28, Matthew 28:18-20, John 5:19, Romans 6:13, 8:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:29, 2  Corinthians 3:18, 4:4, Colossians 1:15, 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Timothy 1:13, Hebrews 4:14-16
  

God the Spirit

The Holy Spirit is God and has eternally existed. 

• Genesis 1:1-3, Psalm 139, Matthew 12:31-32, 28:19, John 4:24, Acts 5:3, Hebrews 9:14

He empowers the Father’s purposes of grace and will 

• Judges14:6, Job 26:13, Psalm 51:11,  Joel 2:28-32, Matthew 1:18, 12:25-32, Luke 1:35, 24:49, Romans 8:14-15, Acts 1:8, 2:1-4, 2 Peter 1:21

and glorifies Jesus. 

• Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 3:16, Mark 1:10, Luke 4:18-19, John 5:6-9, 15:26, 16:14-15, 1 Corinthians 12:3, Ephesians 1:13-14, 1 Timothy 3:16, 

He convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. 

• John 16:7-11

He indwells and empowers every believer at the moment of faith in Jesus 

• Luke 11:13, Acts 2:38, 8:17, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 19:1-6, Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 5:18, 2 Timothy 1:14, Revelation 1:10, 

for a obedient new life in the purposes of God 

• Matthew 4:1, Mark 1:12, Luke 4:1, Acts 1:8, Acts 4:31, Acts 6:3, 7:55, 8:39, Romans 8:12-17, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 

through comfort, teaching, encouragement, gifting, joy, assurance, and witness, in all truth.

• Luke 12:12, John 14:15-26, 15:26, 16:12-13, Acts, 1:8, 2:1-4, 13:2, 15:28, 16:6, Romans 8:18-29, 1 Corinthians 2:10-14, 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Timothy 4:1, Hebrews 9:8, 1 John 4:13, 5:6-7, 

Revelation 22:17

People

Human beings were created intrinsically as male and female 

• Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 5:1-2, Romans 1, Matthew 19: 4-6, Mark 10:6-9, 1 Corinthians 11:7

in the image of God 

• Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 5:1-2

and therefore are special among all of God’s creation to uniquely glorify God. 

• Genesis 9:6, Isaiah 43:7

However, people have rebelled against the creation purpose by disobeying God and his commands. 

• Genesis 3:8-24, Genesis 6:5, Romans 1:19-32, Romans 3:9-23

The consequences of sinful rebellion is physical and spiritual death 

• Romans 5:12 , Romans 5:18-21, Romans 6:23, Romans 7:14-25, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Ephesians 2:1-22, Colossians 1:21-22

for all humans, 

• Romans 5:12 , Romans 5:18-21, Romans 6:23 

and eternal separation from God. 

• Matthew 25:46, John 3:16, John 3:36, Revelation 21:8

Yet, because all people are created in the image of God 

• Genesis 1:26-29, 5:1-2

and Christ died for all people, 

• John 11:45-53, Acts 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Titus 2:11-14

every person has dignity 

• Genesis 9:6, James 3:9-10

and is worthy of respect and Christian love. 

• Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 7:12

However, only through faith in Jesus Christ 

• John 1:12, 14:6, 20:30-31, Acts 4:9-12, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-13, Revelation 12:11

who accomplished salvation in his righteous life, death, burial and resurrection, will the consequences of sin be satisfied

• Romans 3:21-26, 5:8-10, 6:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21 

and the sure hope of eternal new life received. 

• John 3, 5:24, 10:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:19, Revelation 21-22

In submission to Christ as King

• Acts 2:36, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 12:3

holiness among followers of Jesus shows the superior beauty and worth of abundant  life in Christ

• Exodus 19:3-6, Leviticus 11:44, 18:22, Proverbs 4:5-9, Matthew 13:44-45, Romans 1:20-32, 6:12-16, 1 Corinthians 1:20-25, 6:9-10, 20:13; Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Timothy 1:8-10; 1 Peter 1:13-19, 3:9

for witness to the world

• Exodus 19:3-6, 20, 1 Peter 2:1-12, 2 Peter 3

and for joy among God’s people.

• Numbers 6:22-27, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, 2 Chronicles 9-12, 1 Peter 1:13-25

Gospel

The Gospel is the good news of salvation and hope in Jesus 

• 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 11, Colossians 1:5

by grace alone 

• Acts 15:11, Acts 20:32, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 2:8-9

because of his sinless life, 

• Matthew 27:22-28:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21

substitutionary death, 

• John 11:45-53, 19:30, Romans 3:23-26, Romans 5:8-10, 1 Corinthians 15:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 9:24-28, 1 Peter 1:2-23, 1 John 1:6-2:2

and bodily resurrection 

• Luke 24:36-49, 1 Corinthians 15:4-8

for all who repent of their sinful rebellion 

• Matthew 4:17, Luke 24:47, Acts 2:38, Acts 17:30-31, Romans 2:4

by placing their faith in Christ alone. 

• John 14:6, Acts 4:10-12, Acts 16:30-31, Romans 10:9-13, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 1:2-23

There is no salvation apart from an individual’s faith in Jesus. 

• Matthew 1:21, John 1:12

God freely offers salvation to all people, 

• John 11:45-53, Acts 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Titus 2:11-14, Hebrews 9:24-28, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:2

therefore the gospel must be proclaimed to all people. 

• Matthew 24:14, Romans 10:9-15

The Church

Christ Jesus is the Head of His Body, the Church.

• Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 5:22-32, Colossians 1:18

Christ is building His Church and the gates of hell will never overcome it.

• Matthew 16:15-19, Ephesians 2:19-22, Revelation 12:11

The Church, as the Body of Christ, includes all people throughout history who place individual faith in Jesus Christ. 

• Joel 2:32, Acts 2:21, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Hebrews 11:39-40, Revelation 5:9-10, Revelation 7:9-10

The Church is expressed locally as a Kingdom community of baptized believers who covenant together 

• Matthew 5:19-20, 18:15-20, 18:36, 25:34, John 3:3-5, 18:36, Acts 1:1-8, 2:36-47, 28:30-31, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Revelation 1:4-6, 5:10, 11:15, 12:10

in partnership for the gospel in all the earth. 

• Matthew 24:14; Luke 24:44-48; Acts 1:8, Acts 13:1-3, 14:26-27, Philippians 1:4, Revelation 5:9-10

Local churches multiply primarily through evangelism

• Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2, 

where the Holy Spirit gifts every believer, male and female, with spiritual gifts to build up every local church to maturity and to take the gospel to new people and places.

• Luke 8:1-3, 23:53-24:10, Acts 1:14; 2:16-18; 5:14, 8:3-4; 9:1-2, 12:12; 16:13-15, 40; 18:1-4, 24-28, 21:8-9, Romans 16:1-16, 1 Corinthians 9:5, 12-13, 14:33-40, Ephesians 4:12-16, Philippians 4:2-3, Colossians 4:15, 1 Timothy 2:9-15; 2 Timothy 1:5, Titus 2:3-5

A healthy local church regularly gathers to encourage one another in faithfulness to Jesus, love, and good works

• 1 Corinthians 14:26-40, Ephesians 4:11-32, Hebrews 10:24-25

for the purposes of the Father and his glory 

• Ephesians 3:14-21, Philippians 2:11

until the return of Jesus Christ. 

• Acts 1:8-11, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Peter 3

They pursue New Testament qualifications for local church elders.

• Acts 11:29, 14:21-23, 20:17-35, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 5:17-18; 1 Peter 5:1-5, Titus 1:5

They equip the priesthood of all believers

• Ephesians 4

as necessary for multiplication and maturity.

• Acts 9:31, Acts 16:4-5

Marriage, Family and Singleness

Marriage, designed by God to be a covenant between one biological male and one biological female for life 

• Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:20-24, Proverbs 18:22, 31:10-31, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 9:9, Malachi 2:14-16, Matthew 5:31-32, 18:2-5, 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12, Romans 1:18-32, 7:1-3, 1 Corinthians 7:1-16, 25-40, Hebrews 13:4

was affirmed by Jesus as the Father’s intent.  

• Matthew 19:4-6

God’s design for marriage demonstrates the selfless love of Jesus for his church and the obedient love of the church for Jesus. 

• 1 Corinthians 7:1-16, 25-40, Ephesian 5:21-33, Colossians 3:18-21, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Children, from conception, are to be stewarded as blessings from the Lord. 

• Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 127:3-5, 139:13-16, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 22:6,15, 29:15-17, Jeremiah 1:5; Ecclesiastes 11:5, Luke 1:41-44; Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:20 

Singleness is a blessing for undivided focus on the work of Christ’s Kingdom, and just as a godly marriage, godly singleness is honoring to the Lord.

• Acts 8:26-40, 1 Corinthians 7

Christ’s Second Coming

The original creation will conclude at the personal physical return of Jesus Christ. 

• Matthew 16:27, Matthew 24, Matthew 26:64, Mark 8:38, Luke 12:40, Luke 17:22-37, Luke 21:27-28, John 14:1-3, Acts 1:6-11, Romans 8:18-25, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 15:20-28, 35-58, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Philippians 3:20-21, Colossians 3:4 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, 1 Thessalonians 5, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-12, 1 Timothy 6:14, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 9:24-28, James 5:8 2 Peter 3:7-18, 1 John 2:28, 3:2, Revelation 3:11

All people throughout history who place individual faith in Jesus Christ will be raised to life 

• Matthew 25:34, John 1:12, John 5:24, 1 Corinthians 15, 1 Timothy 6:12

and will enjoy eternity with God in the new heaven and new earth, 

• Revelation 21-22

under the just and righteous rule of King Jesus. 

• Matthew 25:31-33 

Those who have not placed individual faith in Jesus will be separated eternally from God under his wrath. 

• Matthew 18:8-9, 25:46, Luke 16:19-26, John 3:16, John 3:36, Acts 17:31, Revelation 1:18, Revelation 20-22

Priesthood of All Believers: Worship, Gospel Proclamation and Disciple Making

The Church is a kingdom of priests who worship Jesus in both adoration and obedience. 

• 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 5:9-10 

Because of the eternal effects of this life for all people, 

• Ecclesiastes 3:11, Ephesians 3:1-11, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 22:17

urgency for the proclamation of the gospel is of utmost importance. 

• Matthew 9:37-38, 10:5-15, 13:18-43, 16:19, 22:9-10, 24:14, Luke 10:1-18, 24:46-53, John 4:34-42, 14:11-12, 20:21, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:32, Acts 10:42-48, Romans 1:16, Romans 10:9-15, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, 1 Thessalonians 1:8, 2 Timothy 4:5 1 Peter 1:13, 2:4-10, 2 Peter 3:12

Making disciples as we go, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all Jesus commands is the Great Commission command of Jesus to all believers. 

• Matthew 28:18-20, John 14:15, 15:7-8,16, 1 John 2:1-11

As the church follows Jesus, he will make his church fishers of people 

• Matthew 4:19, Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 3:6-11

from every tribe, tongue, and nation.

• Revelation 5:9-10, Revelation 7:9-10, Revelation