THE FATHER

We believe that the Godhead eternally exists in three Persons:  the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and that these three are one God, having precisely the same nature, attributes, and perfections; and are worthy of precisely the same respect, confidence, and obedience (Gen. 1:1; Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; John 10:30; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Cor. 13:14).

Since we believe in a literal (natural) interpretation of the Scriptures, we believe that God created the universe in six literal, 24-hour periods.  We reject evolution, the day-age theory, and theistic evolution as unscriptural theories of origin (Gen. 1-2; Ex. 20:11).

The Bible assumes the existence of God (Gen. 1:1; Heb. 11:6) and clearly states that there is only one God (Deut. 6:4-6; Mk. 12:32).  This one God exists in three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) that are one in essence.  The persons of the Godhead are co-equal and co-eternal.  Deity is attributed to the Father (John 6:27; Eph. 4:6), the Son (John 1:1-18; 20:24-28; Col. 2:9), and the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:1-10; 1 Cor. 2:10-16).

God has revealed Himself generally through His creation (Ps. 19:1-6; Pr. 3:19; Rom. 1:18-25).  He created the world in six days out of nothing and rested on the seventh (Gen. 1; Heb. 11:3).  The general revelation of God is renders each man to be without excuse (Rom 1:18-25).  God has also revealed Himself specifically through His Word (see Doctrine of the Bible). 

God is a spirit Being (John 4:24) and is self-existent (Ex. 3:14; Jn. 5:26).  His existence is not dependent upon any other thing.  God is unchanging in His character and nature (Mal. 3:6).  He has no beginning and no end, hence, He is eternal (Ex. 3:14; 15:18; Dt. 33:27; Ps. 10:16; 90:2; 102:12).  God is everywhere present at all times (Ps. 139:6-16; 1 Kngs. 8:27-30; Jer. 23:23-24).  God is all-powerful (Gen. 17:1; 35:11; Job 37:23), making Him capable of performing anything that is consistent with His character and nature.  God knows all things, actual and potential (Ps. 139; Prov. 5:21; Isa. 46:9-13).  God is perfect in Holiness (Ps. 99:1-3; Isa. 6:1-3; Rev. 4:8; 6:10), justice (Ps. 19:8-9; Job 8:3), love (1 Jn. 4), and graciousness (Jn. 3:16).  God is perfect in truth and cannot lie (Num. 23:19; Dt. 32:4; Ps. 31:5).

God is the supreme King over all of the universe and over everything that exists (1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 17:14; 19:16).  There is nothing outside the realm of His control.  This makes God free to perform anything He desires, as long as it is within the bounds of His character and nature.  God, in His sovereignty, allows man to choose whether or not they will be servants of Him (Josh. 24:15).