God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has always and will always exist, eternally, outside of our understanding of time. Furthermore, God is omnipotent (all powerful), omniscient (all knowing), and omnipresent (exists everywhere, all at once).

Jesus is the Son of God. He assumed human form, lived a sinless life while facing temptation, and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people. Three days after being crucified, He arose from the dead to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again someday to establish a new kingdom.

The Bible was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs about living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without error.

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." Sin separates us from God and causes many problems in our life.

We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ and accepting God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. When we turn from our self-ruled life to Jesus in faith, we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into their life by faith.

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life in Heaven. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence.