We affirm that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments (66 books) are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God, breathed out by Him and serving as the sole and final authority for faith, life, and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 19:7-11). The Bible is sufficient for all doctrine, equipping believers for every good work, including family discipleship, cultural engagement, and bold proclamation against spiritual decay (Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 4:12; Isaiah 55:11). As the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF Chapter 1) and Apostles' Creed (implicit in its biblical foundation) teach, Scripture is to be interpreted by Scripture, guiding the church to confront wickedness and foster ordered affections.

There is one eternal God, existing in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—the Holy Trinity—who is perfect in holiness, love, power, wisdom, justice, and sovereignty (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Isaiah 48:16). God created all things out of nothing for His glory, upholds the universe by His providence, and governs all events according to His eternal decree (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 115:3; Ephesians 1:11; Job 37:5-13). In alignment with WCF Chapter 2, the Nicene Creed ("We believe in one God..."), and the Athanasian Creed (detailed Trinitarian distinctions), we emphasize God's sovereignty over creation, family order, and history, calling us to ordered love for God first, then family and neighbors, as a defense against cultural compromise (Matthew 22:37-39; Exodus 20:3; 1 John 4:8-10).

God the Father is truly God, the first person of the Trinity, the eternal, invisible, and immutable source of all things, who in His infinite wisdom and goodness predestines and provides for His creation, adopting believers as children through Christ and drawing them to salvation (John 6:44; Ephesians 1:3-6; Romans 8:29-30; 1 John 3:1). He is the architect of providence, executing His decrees with perfect justice and mercy, and He delights in the praise of His people while judging sin righteously (Psalm 103:13-14; Matthew 6:9; James 1:17; Isaiah 64:8). As the Nicene Creed ("the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth") and WCF Chapter 2 affirm, God the Father calls us to fearless devotion, ordered love for family and neighbors, and courageous defense of truth, grounding the church in His sovereign care (Psalm 68:5; Malachi 2:10; Hebrews 12:5-11).

Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man in one person, eternally begotten of the Father, conceived by Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and sinless in His life and ministry (John 1:1-14; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 4:15; Luke 1:35). He performed miracles, taught with authority, died a substitutionary atoning death on the cross for sinners, rose bodily from the dead, ascended to heaven, intercedes for His people, and will return visibly and personally to judge the living and the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-8; Acts 1:9-11; Hebrews 7:25; Romans 8:34). As the Chalcedonian Definition ("one and the same Christ...in two natures..."), Nicene Creed ("And in one Lord Jesus Christ..."), Apostles' Creed ("I believe in Jesus Christ..."), and WCF Chapter 8 affirm, Christ is our King, Prophet, and Priest—the Hope of Glory—who empowers fearless devotion and courageous leadership in families and communities (Colossians 1:27; Revelation 19:16; Isaiah 9:6-7).

Holy Spirit is truly God, co-equal with the Father and Son. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates believers, indwells them at conversion, seals them for redemption, and empowers them for godly living, service, and bold proclamation (John 16:8-11; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 1:13-14; Acts 1:8; Ezekiel 36:26-27). He illuminates Scripture, distributes spiritual gifts for the edification of the church, and produces fruit in believers' lives (1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:21). Per WCF (implied in Chapters 1, 13-14), the Nicene Creed ("And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life..."), and Athanasian Creed (Trinitarian equality), Holy Spirit equips us for spiritual warfare, fervent prayer, and confronting sin, enabling the church to stand against decay through dependence on His power (Ephesians 6:18; Romans 8:26-27; Zechariah 4:6).

Humanity was created male and female in God's image to glorify Him, exercise dominion, and enjoy fellowship with Him (Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 8:3-6). As WCF Chapter 4 teaches, in harmony with the Apostles' Creed (implicit in the need for redemption), this image-bearing calls us to ordered love, courageous leadership in families, and defense of truth, reflecting God's design amid cultural decay (Genesis 2:18-25; Ephesians 5:31-33).

God created humanity distinctly as male and female, with complementary roles and purposes, reflecting His image and design for ordered relationships, family, and society (Genesis 1:27; 2:18-24; Matthew 19:4-6). Sexuality is a gift from God to be expressed solely within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman, as ordained in Scripture for mutual joy, procreation, and unity (Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:22-33; Hebrews 13:4). Homosexuality, along with all sexual activity outside of biblical marriage, is sin, contrary to God's natural order and requiring repentance and transformation through the Gospel (Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Leviticus 18:22; 20:13). As WCF Chapter 24 affirms marriage between one man and one woman, we uphold this truth, equipping families to defend biblical manhood and womanhood, confront cultural distortions lovingly, and proclaim Christ's redemption for all who turn to Him (1 Timothy 1:8-11; Jude 1:7; Mark 10:6-9).

All humanity, descended from Adam, is born in sin and totally depraved, inheriting a corrupt nature that inclines us toward evil and renders us spiritually dead, guilty before God, and incapable of pleasing Him apart from divine grace (Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:10-18, 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-3; Jeremiah 17:9). Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God, manifesting in thoughts, words, and deeds, and it permeates every aspect of human life, leading to cultural and spiritual decay such as moral relativism, compromise for comfort, and rebellion against God's order (1 John 3:4; James 1:14-15; Romans 7:18-23; Genesis 6:5). As the Westminster Confession of Faith (WCF Chapter 6) teaches, sin's consequences include temporal judgments, eternal punishment for the unrepentant, and the necessity of courageous confrontation in love to restore ordered affections, defend faith and family, and proclaim the Gospel's power to redeem (Galatians 6:1; Proverbs 27:5-6; Ezekiel 18:30-32). The church equips believers to hate sin, flee from it, and pursue holiness through Christ (Hebrews 12:1-4; 1 Corinthians 10:13).

God has sovereignly elected some to salvation from eternity, not based on foreseen faith but according to His grace and good pleasure, while leaving others to justly face the consequences of their sin (Ephesians 1:4-6; Romans 9:11-23; 2 Timothy 1:9; Deuteronomy 7:6-8). This decree includes predestination to life through Christ, balanced with human responsibility to repent and believe (Acts 13:48; John 6:37-40). As WCF Chapter 3 teaches, election grounds our uncompromised Gospel, assuring perseverance and motivating bold proclamation against compromise, as we trust God's plan for transformation (1 Peter 1:1-2; Philippians 2:12-13; Romans 8:29-30).

Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, not by works, involving repentance from sin, justification by imputed righteousness, regeneration by Holy Spirit, adoption into God's family, sanctification, and eternal security for true believers (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:24-26; John 3:3-8; Romans 8:15; Philippians 1:6; Titus 3:4-7). It is a sovereign work of God from eternity, applied through the Gospel call (2 Timothy 1:9; Acts 13:48). Aligning with WCF Chapters 7, 11, and 14, and the Apostles' Creed ("the forgiveness of sins"), we proclaim this uncompromised Gospel as the narrow way, rejecting comfort's compromise and igniting hope for resilient families and transformed communities (Matthew 7:13-14; Acts 4:12; Romans 5:1-2).

The church is the body and bride of Christ, composed of all true believers, called to glorify God through worship, proclamation of the Gospel, discipleship, fellowship, and service (Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:25-27; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Peter 2:9-10). It is a spiritual fortress defending faith, family, and truth, led by qualified elders and deacons, fostering local bonds and ordered love (1 Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9; Hebrews 10:24-25). Per WCF Chapter 25 and the Nicene Creed ("one holy catholic and apostolic church"), the church equips men to lead courageously, confronts sin lovingly, and builds deep relationships united in purpose, standing firm against cultural decay (1 Corinthians 12:12-27; 2 Timothy 4:2; Revelation 2:1-7).

Baptism is a sacrament instituted by Christ as a sign and seal of the covenant of grace, signifying and sealing our ingrafting into Christ, regeneration by the Holy Spirit, remission of sins, and commitment to walk in newness of life (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38-39; Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:11-12). There is one baptism for the remission of sins, administered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, marking entrance into the visible church and the covenant community (Ephesians 4:5; Acts 22:16; Titus 3:5). We affirm paedobaptism as the proper stance, baptizing infants of believing parents as heirs of the covenant promises, just as circumcision was applied to infants under the old covenant (Genesis 17:7-12; Acts 2:39; 1 Corinthians 7:14). Believer baptisms are administered to professing adults who have never received a Christian Trinitarian baptism in the past, recognizing their faith and incorporating them into the body of Christ (Acts 8:36-38; 16:31-33). We consider all Christian baptisms valid if performed with water in the Trinitarian formula, regardless of denomination, and do not rebaptize (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3). We are flexible regarding mode, affirming immersion, sprinkling, and pouring as valid forms, as Scripture does not mandate a specific method but emphasizes the spiritual reality signified (Hebrews 9:10; Ezekiel 36:25; Acts 10:47). Aligning with WCF Chapters 27-28 and the Nicene Creed ("one baptism for the forgiveness of sins"), baptism must be administered by a lawfully ordained minister, as only those qualified and called according to Christ's commission may dispense the sacraments (WCF Chapter 27, Section 4; Matthew 28:19-20).

The Lord's Supper is a sacrament instituted by Christ for the perpetual remembrance of His sacrificial death, wherein believers spiritually feed upon Christ by faith, receiving real communion with His body and blood for spiritual nourishment, growth in grace, and assurance of salvation (1 Corinthians 10:16-17; 11:23-26; John 6:51-58; Luke 22:19-20). In this ordinance, Christ is not offered up again, nor is there any corporal presence or transubstantiation of the elements; rather, through the Holy Spirit, worthy receivers truly partake of Christ crucified, being strengthened in faith, sealed in their union with Him, and renewed in their covenant commitments, while the unworthy eat and drink judgment upon themselves if they partake without discerning the Lord's body (1 Corinthians 11:27-29; Hebrews 9:25-28; John 6:63). The elements are bread and wine, as modeled by the Lord in His institution, to be used when available, symbolizing His broken body and shed blood; however, in times of dire need or severe lack, substitutions may be made to preserve the ordinance's observance (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25). Aligning with WCF Chapter 29, the Lord's Supper must be administered by a lawfully ordained minister, as only those qualified and called according to Christ's commission may dispense the sacraments (WCF Chapter 27, Section 4; 1 Corinthians 4:1).

We are devoted to fervent prayer as the lifeline of dependence on God, seeking His guidance, strength, and intervention to stand against evil and fulfill our calling (Philippians 4:6-7; James 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Psalm 145:18). Prayer aligns our hearts with God's will, intercedes for the community, and equips us to love boldly and proclaim truth courageously (Ephesians 6:18-20; Colossians 4:2-4). Reflecting WCF Chapter 21 (on religious worship) and the broader confessional emphasis on dependence, this commitment reflects our faith in Christ's power to transform hearts, families, and cultures, rejecting self-reliance for total trust in Him (Psalm 62:8; Proverbs 3:5-6; Matthew 6:9-13).

At death, believers enter Christ's presence while unbelievers face judgment; all will be resurrected bodily—the righteous to eternal life and the wicked to eternal punishment (2 Corinthians 5:8; Hebrews 9:27; John 5:28-29; Revelation 20:11-15; Daniel 12:2). Christ will return personally and visibly to consummate His kingdom, judge the world, and make all things new (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Peter 3:10-13). As WCF Chapters 32-33 affirm, in harmony with the Apostles' Creed ("the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting") and Athanasian Creed (judgment and eternal states), historical premillennial, amillennial, and postmillennial views are all considered orthodox interpretations of eschatology, provided they uphold the certainty of Christ's return, final judgment, and eternal states. This hope ignites purpose for resilient families and bold proclamation (Titus 2:13; Revelation 21:1-5; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58).

Heaven is the eternal dwelling place of God, where the redeemed will enjoy perfect fellowship with Him, free from sin, suffering, and death, in glorified bodies, reigning with Christ in unending joy, peace, and worship (Revelation 21:1-4, 22:1-5; John 14:1-3; Philippians 3:20-21; Psalm 16:11). It is the inheritance prepared for those justified by faith in Christ, where we will see God face to face, experience the fullness of His glory, and fulfill our purpose in eternal service and delight (1 Corinthians 13:12; Matthew 25:34; 2 Peter 3:13; Isaiah 65:17-19). As WCF Chapter 32 affirms, heaven motivates our countercultural courage, igniting hope for resilient families, as we long for the new heavens and new earth where righteousness dwells (Titus 2:13; Hebrews 11:13-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18).

Hell is the place of eternal, conscious punishment for the wicked, the unrepentant, and those who reject Christ, where they will suffer separation from God, torment in body and soul, and just retribution for sin without end (Matthew 25:41,46; Revelation 20:14-15, 14:10-11; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9; Luke 16:23-24). It is a realm of outer darkness, fire, and weeping, reserved for Satan, his angels, and all who follow the broad way of destruction (Matthew 13:41-42, 22:13; Jude 1:6-7; Daniel 12:2). As WCF Chapter 33 teaches, the reality of hell underscores the urgency of the church's mission, calling us to fearless proclamation of the Gospel, loving confrontation of sin, and defense of truth to rescue souls from this fate, while trusting God's justice in all things (Romans 9:22-23; Mark 9:43-48; Psalm 9:17).

We are called to countercultural courage, engaging society as salt and light, defending faith, family, and truth against wickedness while proclaiming Christ's lordship over all spheres (Matthew 5:13-16; Ephesians 5:11; Colossians 1:16-18; Romans 13:1-7). Prioritizing ordered love—God, family, neighbors—we build resilient families, raise fearless men to lead and protect, and transform communities into beacons of Christ's truth (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 1 Timothy 5:8; Micah 6:8; Psalm 78:5-7). Rejecting comfort's compromise and distant distractions, we confront sin lovingly (as in our Sin section), disciple generations for spiritual battle, and spark renewed faith in the community, driven by the hope of heaven (as in our Heaven section) and the urgency of rescuing souls from hell (as in our Hell section) through bold evangelism (James 1:27; 4:4; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5).