The Trinity
We believe that there is only one true God, eternally existing in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each is equal in every divine attribute, executing distinct but harmonious roles in the work of creation, providence and redemption. God is by nature a relational God who enjoys loving fellowship within the Godhead, and who extends a loving relationship to us through faith in Jesus Christ and in unity with the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1-2; John 1:1-3; Isaiah 45:5; Zechariah 12:10; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
God the Father
We believe in God the Father, who is infinite, omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, immutable and perfect in holiness, wisdom, justice and love. We believe that He is a personal God and sovereign in the affairs of humanity and that, in His grace and mercy, He saves men and women from sin and death. (Psalm 139; Isaiah 40:28-31; Acts 17:24-31)
Jesus Christ the Son
We believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, who became a man without ceasing to be God, was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. His life was sinless, and His death provided substitutionary atonement for the sins of humanity. We believe in His bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, and priestly intercession for all believers. (Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 7:22-28)
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who illuminates, indwells, sanctifies and empowers all believers until the day of redemption, providing each with various gifts for service and who is an abiding helper, teacher, guide and comforter. We believe He convicts the world concerning sin, righteousness and judgment. (John 14:16-17, 14:26, 16:7-15; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; Ephesians 1:13-14)
About the Bible
We believe that the Bible is the divinely-inspired Word of God, wholly truthful and trustworthy, pointing to life in God through Jesus Christ. God and His Word are our supreme authority and sufficient for understanding all matters of faith, doctrine and conduct. Our only resource for critical discernment in this world is the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit as He helps us understand the Bible, our source of truth. Therefore, we view Scripture as foundational for all we do. It is a resource God has graciously provided us, containing the message to humanity that He Himself put forth. It is inerrant in the original documents as God inspired men to write its contents, and infallible in the sense that it contains nothing that would lead to error, falsehood, or untruth when soundly interpreted through the Holy Spirit. (Psalm 19:7-11; Matthew 5:17-18; Luke 24:44; John 5:39; Colossians 2:8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12-13; 2 Peter 1:4-5, 1:20-21)
Angels & Satan
We believe in angels of God as well as fallen angels (demons) including Satan, who fell from favor with God to become the enemy of both God and humanity. We believe Satan exists and that he is the temporary ruler of this world. Satan is wholly evil and is a tempter and deceiver of humanity, blinding the unbeliever with spiritual darkness. We believe that believers have power through Christ over Satan and his host of demons who will eventually be judged and punished forever. (Isaiah 14:12-20; Luke 10:18-19; 2 Corinthians 11:14-15; Ephesians 6:10-18; Revelation 12:10-12, 20:10)
Humanity
We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all of its dimensions, from conception through earthly death. We are therefore called to defend, protect and value all human life, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, married or single, young or old. We believe that all humanity is created in the image of God, male and female alike, but, due to disobedience against God’s good and just authority, has incurred a sinful nature. Since the fall of man through Adam, humanity has been sinful by nature and by choice, as well as subject to the power of Satan.
We believe humanity has no power to change its fallen state, but can only be redeemed by the power of God, through Jesus Christ. Finally we believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior and attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of Crossroads. (Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 51:5, 139; Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31; John 15:4-5; Romans 3:10-18, 3:23)