Jesus is fully human and fully divine (Philippians 2:5-8) existing eternally, fully equal with the Father (John 1:1,2). He was begotten of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:34-35). He has proven Himself to be the Son of God by His deeds, fulfillment of prophecy, crucifixion and bodily resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).

     The Old and New Testament Scriptures are inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and without error in their original manuscripts (Matthew 5:18). They contain a complete revelation of his will for the salvation of man, and constitute the divine and only rule of faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17). 

     First Christian Church is a non-denominational fellowship of believers who have no creed but Christ, no book but the Bible, and wear no name but Christian. We believe that Christ is the Head of His Church, and therefore every Christian is a part of His body. We do not believe that we are the only Christians, but earnestly strive to be Christians only. We seek to speak where the Bible speaks, and remain silent where the Bible is silent. We take the Bible, and the Bible alone, as our only rule of faith and practice. The original Church that we read about in the Bible was a church where salvation made you a member, so First Christian Church follows that pattern. We refuse to impose upon people more than the Word of God asks a Christian to be, nor require less than the Word states. Therefore, membership here requires that one accept the gracious gift of salvation by faith, which is belief in Jesus as the Son of God, repenting of sin, confessing Jesus as Lord, and being baptized by immersion.

     Jesus calls people to follow Him (Matthew 4:19, 19:21, Mark 1:17, Luke 18:22)!  The Christian (disciple) Life by its very nature is to be distinct from the world (Ephesians 4:22-24, Matthew 28:18-20). Because of this, each believer is set apart (sanctified) by God for His purposes (Romans 6:22). The process of sanctification is carried out through prayer, the Word, witnessing and fellowship (Acts 2:42; Colossians 3:16; Acts 1:8). Each believer has been given a spiritual gift or gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-6; Ephesians 4:7-8) to be used in serving the Church and others (1 Corinthians 12:7).  Some people believe conversion is the final destination for a Christian, but we believe Scripture defines conversion as only the beginning of a life long pursuit of following Jesus.