- that the universe is the purposeful creation of a personal, loving and almighty God

- that all human beings are made in the image of the Creator and are of infinite worth

- that our world is under the sway of sin as a result of historical and personal human rebellion against God, so that suffering, death and separation from God are the

experience of humankind and that without the intervention of God's grace, this condemnation will be the eternal state of all persons

- that Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God through His virgin birth, sinless life, sacrificial death and glorious resurrection and ascension, graciously offers new life to all who receive Him by faith

- that the Holy Spirit indwells and empowers believers to follow biblical standards of conduct

- that the Christian faith is lived in the community of the church, where worship and witness are embodied through the spiritual gifts of its members

- that Jesus Christ will return to the world, bring an end to history, inaugurate the final judgment and welcome believers into His eternal kingdom