WHAT WE TEACH
THE BIBLE
We believe that the Bible, consisting of 66 books, is the divinely inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It is God’s objective revelation to humanity, without error in its original manuscripts, and it stands as the ultimate standard for absolute truth (John 17:17). We affirm that God is the author of Scripture, who, through the Holy Spirit, inspired human writers to compose the sacred texts (2 Peter 1:20-21).
We are committed to a literal, grammatical, historical, and contextual interpretation of Scripture, ensuring that we understand and apply God’s Word as He intended (Nehemiah 8:8). We emphasize the importance of expository preaching, careful study, and personal application of Scripture for a faithful declaration and demonstration of the gospel for edification of believers, and evangelization to the lost (Acts 20:27; James 1:22).
TRINITY
We teach that there is one God who eternally exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:18-19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Each Person is fully God, sharing the same nature, attributes, and perfections, and is worthy of the same worship. (Mark 12:29; Hebrews 1:1-3; Revelation 1:4-6). Though equal in power and glory, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit fulfill different roles and responsibilities. The Son willingly submits to the Father, and the Holy Spirit submits to both the Father and the Son (John 1:14; Acts 5:3-4; John 16:13-15). We teach that our triune God is all-powerful Creator and Sustainer of all things, visible and invisible. He alone is worthy of all worship, praise, and adoration (Colossians 1:16-17; Revelation 4:11).
GOD THE FATHER
We teach that God the Father, the first Person of the Trinity, orders, organizes, and sovereignly rules over all creation according to His perfect will and purposes (Ephesians 1:11; Isaiah 46:10). He foreknows, foresees, and governs all things, ensuring that His divine plans are fulfilled (Romans 8:29-30; Proverbs 16:9). From eternity past, He has chosen whom He will save and redeem through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:4-5; 2 Timothy 1:9). Through the sacrificial payment of His Son on the cross, He adopts lost and wayward sinners into His family of faith (Galatians 4:4-5; John 1:12). God the Father is spirit (John 4:24) and we affirm the use of masculine pronouns as He is revealed Himself in Scripture. We reject any attempt to use gender-neutral language for God the Father. The Bible consistently refers to Him as "Father," and this is how Jesus, the Apostles and others addressed Him (Matthew 6:9; John 17:1-5; Galatians 4:6).
GOD THE SON
We teach that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, the second person of the Trinity, who has always been fully divine (John 1:1-2, 14; Colossians 2:9). He did not attain deity but has always existed as God, equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit (Philippians 2:6). In His incarnation, Jesus became the God-man, fully God and fully man (John 1:14; Philippians 2:7-8). He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem, and lived a sinless life (Matthew 1:18-23; Hebrews 4:15). His purpose was to reveal God, redeem mankind, and rule over God’s Kingdom (John 14:9; Colossians 1:13-20). We teach that God created the heavens and the earth through Jesus Christ, and by Him, all things hold together (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 1:2-3).
We affirm that our Lord Jesus accomplished redemption through His sacrificial death on the cross, serving as a substitute for our sins (1 Peter 2:24; 2 Corinthians 5:21). He was buried and rose again on the third day, securing our justification through His literal, physical resurrection from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, 17; Romans 4:25). Jesus has now ascended into heaven at right hand of the Father, where He mediates as our Advocate and High Priest (Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 2:1).
His resurrection from the grave confirms His deity and serves as proof that God has accepted His atoning work on the cross (Romans 1:4). Jesus’ bodily resurrection also guarantees the future resurrection of all believers (1 Corinthians 15:20-22).
We teach that Jesus will return to rescue the Church at the Rapture and will later return in glory with His Church to establish His millennial Kingdom on earth (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 19:11-16; Revelation 20:1-6). Jesus Christ is the ultimate Judge of all mankind and the mediator between God and man (2 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 2:5). He is the head of the Church, reigns on the throne of David, and will execute final judgment. All who fail to place their trust in Him as Lord and Savior will perish, while all who believe in Him will receive eternal life (John 3:16-18; John 14:6). He is the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).
GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT
We teach that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person, eternal and possessing all the attributes of personality and deity, including intellect, emotions, eternality, omnipresence, omniscience, omnipotence, and truthfulness. He is co-equal and co-essential with the Father and the Son (John 14:16-17; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
The Holy Spirit carries out the divine will in relation to humanity, demonstrating His sovereign work in creation, the inspiration of Scripture, and the work of salvation (Genesis 1:2; 2 Peter 1:21; John 3:5-6). Sent by the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ and is present with and in believers, especially His church (John 15:26; Romans 8:9-11).
We teach that the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and by His powerful and mysterious work, regenerates spiritually dead sinners, awakening them to repentance and faith (John 16:8; Titus 3:5). He baptizes believers into union with the Lord Jesus, justifying them before God by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone (Romans 5:1;Romans 3:24; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 2:8-9). Through the Spirit’s agency, believers are renewed, sanctified, and adopted into God’s family, participating in the divine nature and receiving His sovereignly distributed gifts (Galatians 4:4-7; 2 Peter 1:3-4; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7).
The Holy Spirit's unique role in this age began at Pentecost when He was sent by the Father as promised by Christ (Acts 2:1-4; John 15:26). The Holy Spirit is the supernatural and sovereign agent in regeneration, sanctification, adoption, indwelling, convicting, counseling, comforting, and empowering believers for Christ-like living and service. He also seals believers unto the day of redemption, being Himself the down payment of the promised inheritance (John 14-17; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 1:22).
We teach that the Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts to the church, not to glorify Himself or the gifts through flashy displays, but to glorify Christ by advancing His work of redeeming the lost and building up believers in their faith (1 Corinthians 12:4-7; John 16:14). We affirm that God the Holy Spirit sovereignly bestows these gifts for the perfecting of the saints today. Additionally, we teach that the gifts of speaking in tongues and the performing of signs and miracles in the early church were intended to authenticate the apostles as bearers of divine truth and were never meant to be ongoing signs of salvation (Hebrews 2:3-4; 1 Corinthians 13:8-10).
CREATION
We teach that God created the world and everything in it, including humanity, out of nothing (Genesis 1:1). He created the earth in a literal six days, resting on the seventh (Genesis 2:2-3). His creative act was intentional and purposeful, as He designed all creation with order and beauty, declaring it good (Genesis 1:26-27). We teach that God likely created the earth in a mature state, as evidenced by the creation of Adam and Eve as fully formed beings and the immediate existence of plants and animals in their mature forms (Genesis 2:7; Genesis 2:19).
God's creative work reveals His immense power, infinite wisdom, and incomparable glory (Psalm 19:1; Isaiah 45:18). The universe exists by His will and serves as a testament to His majesty (Colossians 1:16-17; Revelation 4:11). As the Creator, God has established the foundations of the earth and has intricately crafted each aspect of creation (Psalm 104:24-25; Jeremiah 10:12). Humanity, created in His image, holds a special place in His creation and is designed to reflect His character and purpose (Ephesians 2:10; Hebrews 11:3). We affirm that all of creation is sustained by God's continual involvement, and we are called to steward and care for the world He has made, glorifying Him in all that we do.
MANKIND
We teach that man was created by God in His image and likeness, free from sin, endowed with rationality, intelligence, volition, self-determination, and moral responsibility toward God (Genesis 1:26-27). God's intention in creating humanity was that man should glorify Him and enjoy Him forever, living a life that pleases God and accomplishes His purposes throughout the world (Isaiah 43:7; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
However, through Adam’s disobedience in disregarding God’s command, man lost his innocence and incurred the penalty of both spiritual and physical death. As a result, mankind became subject to God’s wrath, inherently corrupt, and utterly incapable of choosing or doing what is acceptable to God without divine intervention (Romans 5:12-14; Ephesians 2:1-3). Man is spiritually dead, separated from God, and entirely dependent on God's grace through the power of the Holy Spirit for salvation (Romans 3:10-12).
This condition of sin spread throughout all humanity, corrupting every aspect of human nature—physically, mentally, volitionally, emotionally, and spiritually (Psalm 51:5; Romans 5:18-19). As a consequence, all human beings are alienated from God, condemned, and subject to eternal death unless rescued by God's gracious intervention through Christ (Ephesians 2:12; Colossians 1:21).
Despite the corruption of sin, all people are still created in the image and likeness of God and, therefore, possess inherent dignity, value, and worth, deserving of respect regardless of their beliefs, background, or lifestyle (James 3:9). Jesus Christ, the only sinless exception, provides the way for humanity to be redeemed by grace, through faith, and reconciled to God (John 14:6; Romans 5:17-19).
Without God's redemptive work in Christ, humanity remains hopelessly lost and unable to save itself (Romans 6:23). But through the intervention of God's grace, salvation is available, not through human effort, but solely by God's initiative (Ephesians 2:8-9).
SALVATION
We teach that salvation is solely by God’s grace and is found only in Jesus Christ (John 14:6). It is a free gift received through faith, apart from human merit or works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Christ’s perfect obedience and sacrificial death fully discharged the debt for those justified, making complete and real satisfaction to God’s justice (Romans 3:24-26). His righteousness is credited to all who trust in Him alone, ensuring their eternal acceptance with God (2 Corinthians 5:21).
We affirm that once salvation is received, it is eternally secure, as God’s power keeps believers safe forever (John 10:28-29). A truly saved person cannot lose their salvation or revert to being unsaved. Saving faith is demonstrated through a fruitful, God-pleasing life that remains faithful to that commitment until death (James 2:14-26). While believers will continue to struggle with sin and will never achieve moral perfection in this life, this reality does not excuse sinful behavior. God’s holiness requires that persistent sin be addressed and does not tolerate it among His children (Hebrews 12:5-6).
We reject universalism, personal merit as a means of salvation, and reincarnation. The Bible teaches there are no second chances after death; believers are immediately with the Lord, while unbelievers face eternal conscious punishment (Hebrews 9:27; Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:10). Humanity, spiritually dead in sin, is incapable of self-salvation apart from divine intervention (Ephesians 2:1-5). Salvation involves forgiveness, freedom from sin’s power, and restoration to a right relationship with God (Colossians 1:21-22).
God’s plan of salvation was determined before the foundation of the world, this includes all He does to save individuals from sin’s penalty, power, and presence, uniting them with Christ forever (Ephesians 1:4-5). All who repent and trust in Christ alone are forgiven, declared righteous, and adopted into God’s family, called to live for His glory (Philippians 1:6).
CHRISTIAN LIVING
We teach that the Christian life is a spiritual journey marked by both joy and sorrow. True joy is found in our relationship with Jesus, nurtured through the Holy Spirit, fellowship with other believers, and the application of God's Word (Philippians 4:4; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Despite this joy, we also encounter sorrow and challenges due to the pain and suffering and sorrow present in the world (John 16:33).
Christian living involves ongoing spiritual growth, known as sanctification, which has two dimensions: positional and practical. Positional sanctification occurs when the Holy Spirit makes us right with God at the moment of salvation (1 Corinthians 1:2). Practical sanctification is the continuous process where the Holy Spirit helps us grow in holiness through the study of Scripture and the practice of our faith (2 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:5-8). Even as we make spiritual progress, we continue to struggle with sin because of the fleshly desires within us (Galatians 5:17; Romans 7:15-25).
Upon coming to faith, Christ endows us with spiritual gifts through the Holy Spirit, equipping us to serve others and strengthen the Church (1 Corinthians 12:4-7). The Holy Spirit empowers us not only for ministry but also for daily Christian living, acting as a guarantee of our future inheritance and guiding us to live a Christ-like life (Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:4).
We are called to walk by the Spirit, which means rejecting the sinful desires of the flesh (Galatians 5:16) and abiding in Christ. (John 15:5). Although our fallen nature persists, the Spirit empowers us to keep it in check, preventing it from leading us into sin (Romans 8:13). Thus, living the Christian life involves a continual journey of growth, relying on the Holy Spirit to help us honor God in every aspect of our lives.
HUMAN LIFE
We teach that humanity was created in the image and likeness of God, with all human life being sacred and of inestimable worth in all its dimensions. We teach that life begins at conception, and that each person, including pre-born babies, the elderly, and those who are physically or mentally challenged, bears the image of God and is therefore worthy of respect, protection, and dignity (Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 9:6, Luke 1:41-44, Job 39:15, Galatians 1:15, Isaiah 49:1).
Because human life is God’s unique creation, we reject the practice of abortion and affirm that the unborn are created in His image and must be protected (Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16). Men and women, both created in God’s image, are equal in value, dignity, and salvation, deserving of respect and protection.
We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life from conception through natural death.
MEN AND WOMEN
We teach that men and women are equally made in the image of God, endowed with equal dignity, value, and access to salvation through Christ. Both genders are called to reflect God's glory in unique roles within the family, church, and society.
In the church, men are entrusted with elder leadership and the responsibility to teach and lead mixed-gender congregations, while women serve in many other ministry roles such as: teaching other women, ministering to children and youth, leading or co-leading worship arts and various other ministries. (1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Timothy 2:11-14, Ephesians 5:22-33).
Men and women, equally made in the image of God, enjoy equal access to God by faith in Christ Jesus and are both called to move beyond passive self-indulgence to significant private and public engagement in family, church, and civic life.
God created them male (man) and female (woman). Men and women are sexually different but have equal personal dignity.
Some men and women are called to remain single; some are called to marriage, which is a “one flesh” union between one man and one woman the two genders are not identical, but were created to compliment each other in role and responsibilities in church and home.
THE MARRIAGE
We teach that marriage is a sacred, lifelong covenant designed by God to unite one man (XY chromosomes) and one woman (XX chromosomes) in a “one-flesh” union that reflects Christ’s relationship with the Church (Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:18-24, Ephesians 5:31-32)
This union is established for love, joy, pleasure and the procreation of godly offspring, as well as for the furtherance of moral, spiritual, and public good (Malachi 2:15). Men and women, while equal in value, are created with complementary roles in marriage that fulfill God’s design.
Husbands are called to headship, by leading their families and church with sacrificial love, humility, and courage (Ephesians 5:25), while wives are called to honor their husbands’ leadership with willing, intelligent submission that never leads into sin (Ephesians 5:22-24). We reject abusive or domineering male leadership and affirm that that God’s design for marriage roles, ought foster relational peace, blessing, and joy.
Furthermore we teach that sexual relations are to be confined to the biblical covenant of marriage, for both pleasure and procreation. Any acts outside of this union, including adultery, fornication, and homosexual behavior, being prohibited by Scripture as violations of God’s design for human flourishing (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Hebrews 13:4).
THE FAMILY
We teach that the family, ordained by God, is the foundational building block of society, with marriage and children at its center (Genesis 1:28, Malachi 2:15). Parents are the primary spiritual influencers of their children, called to raise them in faith through example, discipleship, and love in their homes, churches, communities, and workplaces (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Proverbs 22:6). In addition to natural children, adoption is encouraged as a noble and godly pursuit, reflecting the gospel by providing homes for children in need (James 1:27, Romans 8:15).
All human life is sacred, made in God’s image, and deserving of protection from conception to natural death (Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 9:6). Families who follow God’s design are a testament to His love and faithfulness, building a legacy that impacts both the Church and society for the glory of God. In embracing these responsibilities, men and women reflect God’s glory and fulfill their purposes in the family, the Church, and society.
THE CHURCH
We teach that the true Church, the Universal Church, is comprised of every person who has been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, united to Christ, repented of his or her sins, and trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation (1 Corinthians 12:13, Titus 3:5-7). While there is one people of God, the Church is distinct from Israel. The Church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4) and will continue until its completion at the Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
Each local church, as an expression of the Universal Church, is made up of redeemed individuals who gather together for worship, teaching, fellowship, service, and evangelism (Hebrews 10:25, Acts 2:42-47).
Jesus Christ is the supreme authority of the Church (Ephesians 1:22), and He delegates that authority through His Word to Biblically qualified elders who are called to shepherd and equip the congregation for ministry (1 Peter 5:1-3, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Ephesians 4:11-12). Each local church is independent and must remain free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority. We affirm the biblical principle that Church and State are separate, each having its distinct roles and functions, and operating best when independent of one another’s direct control (Matthew 22:21).
We teach that the Church is distinguished by her Gospel message, her sacred ordinances, of Baptism and Communion (Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26), her discipline, her mission, and, above all, by her love for God, for one another, and for the world (John 13:34-35).
The Gospel we proclaim has both personal and corporate dimensions. Through Jesus Christ, we have peace with God and with one another, reconciling both Jew and Gentile into one body through the cross (Ephesians 2:14-16). The Church serves as a sign of God's future new world when its members live in selfless service to one another and their neighbors, displaying the love of Christ (Philippians 2:1-4).
The Church is the corporate dwelling place of God’s Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16-17) and serves as the continuing witness of God’s redemptive plan in the world.
ISRAEL
While the Church and Israel are distinct, we affirm God’s ongoing plan and special purpose for the Jewish people. We support the biblical invitation to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6) and recognize the unique identity, historical preservation, and promises of blessing to Israel (Genesis 12:1-4; Genesis 15,17; Romans 11:1-2, 29). God’s covenant with Israel remains significant, and we acknowledge the enduring role Israel plays in His redemptive purposes throughout history.
BAPTISM AND COMMUNION
We teach that the Lord Jesus Christ instituted two ordinances for the local church: Baptism and Communion, to be observed until His return. Baptism, by immersion, signifies a believer's public declaration of faith, representing their union with Christ in His death and resurrection (Romans 6:1–11) and their identification with the Universal Church (Acts 2:38–42). It is performed after salvation, not as a means to earn it.
Communion, or the Lord's Supper, commemorates and proclaims Christ's death until He comes (1 Corinthians 11:26). The elements serve as a symbol to represent His body and blood as a reminder of the sacrifice that was made on our behalf for the forgiveness of sins and our communion with Christ and His Church.
Both ordinances serve as divine pledges of grace, public affirmations of our commitment to Christ, and anticipations of His return and the consummation of all things.
ANGELS AND FALLEN ANGELS
We teach that angels are created beings, a higher order of creation than humanity, designed to serve and worship God (Luke 2:9–14; Hebrews 1:6–7, 14; 2:6–7; Revelation 5:11–14; 19:10; 22:9). Therefore, they are not to be worshiped.
We further teach that Satan is a created angel who was the efficient cause of the first sin. He incurred God’s judgment by rebelling against his Creator (Isaiah 14:12–17; Ezekiel 28:11–19) and by taking numerous angels with him in his fall (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 12:1–14). Satan introduced sin into the human race by tempting Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1–15) and is the open and declared enemy of both God and humanity (Isaiah 14:13–14; Matthew 4:1–11; Revelation 12:9–10). Although he currently reigns as the prince of this world, he has been defeated through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Romans 16:20) and will ultimately face eternal punishment in the Lake of Fire (Isaiah 14:12–17; Ezekiel 28:11–19; Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10).
Additionally, we affirm that a multitude of angels remain faithful and serve as ministering spirits to believers (Luke 15:10; Hebrews 1:14). Humanity, although made lower than the angels, is raised to a higher status through Christ (Hebrews 2:6–10).
PHYSICAL DEATH AND AFTERLIFE
We teach that physical death does not involve the loss of consciousness. According to Scripture, being absent from the body means being present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). When a believer dies, their soul immediately enters the presence of Christ, while their body remains until the rapture, which will initiate the first resurrection. At that time, soul and body will be reunited and glorified forever with the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17; Philippians 3:21).
Until the rapture, the souls of the redeemed enjoy joyful fellowship with Jesus Christ (Revelation 14:13). In contrast, the souls of the unsaved are kept under continual and conscious punishment until the final resurrection. At this final resurrection, their souls and bodies will be reunited and cast into the lake of fire. This is not an annihilation, but a punishment with everlasting destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (Revelation 20:11-15; 2 Thessalonians 1:9).
THE RAPTURE
We teach the imminent return of Jesus Christ, our blessed hope, who will come to rapture the Church into heaven before the seven-year tribulation (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52). According to Scripture, this is the next great event in God’s prophetic plan when the Lord will descend from heaven in the air to gather both the living believers and those who have died in Christ (John 14:1-3). This promise of the rapture should fill us with peace and a sense of urgency to share our faith and rejoice in God’s gracious rescue plan (Titus 2:13; Matthew 24:42). After this, Jesus will return with His saints in glory to reward believers according to their works (Revelation 22:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10). This event is our blessed hope, for which we should constantly be watching (1 Peter 1:13).
THE TRIBULATION
We teach that the Tribulation will unfold in two major phases. The first phase will involve a series of global judgments upon those who have not repented or believed, prior to the rapture, leading to widespread suffering and distress (Revelation 6:1-17). The second phase, known as the Great Tribulation, will be a time of unprecedented suffering, especially for Israel, marked by severe trials and widespread apostasy (Jeremiah 30:7; Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15-21; Revelation 6:1-19:21).
The Tribulation will begin with a covenant between a future world leader, identified as the "man of lawlessness" or "beast" or the “Antichrist” (Daniel 7:8, 24-25; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; Revelation 11:7; 13:1), and Israel. This leader will promise protection, allowing Israel to restore its religious practices and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem (Daniel 9:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:4). This period will last seven years, culminating in the return of Christ to establish His kingdom.
During the Tribulation, the severity of the judgments will be so intense that people will prefer death to life, yet be unable to escape their suffering or even commit suicide (Revelation 6:16).
Despite this, many will come to faith in Christ during these trials. Known as the Tribulation saints, these believers will turn to God in repentance and faith, often facing severe persecution and even martyrdom as they hold to their testimony and the truth of the Gospel. This period underscores the seriousness of God's judgment, the steadfastness of His redemptive plan, and the opportunity for salvation even in the most trying times. (Revelation 20:4, Matthew 24:9-14, Revelation 7:9-14, Revelation 12:11, Revelation 6:9)
THE SECOND COMING AND THE MILLENIAL KINGDOM
We teach that after the Tribulation, Jesus Christ will return to Earth with his holy angels and saints to wage war (Revelation 19:11-21, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, Matthew 24:29-31, Mark 13:26-27, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, Jude 1:14, Colossians 3:4.)
In what’s known as the Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16:13-16). Our King Jesus will overcome the Antichrist and the False Prophet, remove Satan from the world by binding him to the bottomless pit for 1,000 years (Revelation 19:11-16; Revelation 20:1-7).
This triumphant return establishes Christ’s reign as King as He takes His rightful place on the throne (Matthew 25:31-34; Luke 1:31-33; Acts 1:10-11; 2:29-30). During this time, the resurrected saints will rule alongside Him over Israel and all nations (Ezekiel 37:21–28; Daniel 7:17–22; Revelation 19:11–16).
He will establish His Kingdom for 1,000 years, characterized by peace and harmony, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:6-9, demonstrating the transformative nature of His reign on Earth (Revelation 20:1-8).
SATAN’S DEFEAT AND THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT
We teach that after the thousand-year reign of Christ, Satan will be released to deceive the nations and gather them for battle against the saints, leading to his defeat by fire from heaven (Revelation 20:7-9).
Satan will then be cast into the lake of fire to join the False Prophet and the Antichrist (Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10).
After this, Christ, will resurrect and judge all unbelievers at the Great White Throne Judgment (John 5:22, 2 Timothy 4:1, Revelation 20:11–15). This resurrection will be physical (John 5:28–29), resulting in eternal conscious punishment in the lake of fire (Matthew 25:41).
Unbelievers remain conscious of their condemnation and face their final judgment, when they will be cast into the lake of fire, enduring everlasting destruction away from the presence of the Lord (Luke 16:19–26; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Revelation 20:11–15).
THE NEW HEAVEN, NEW EARTH
We teach that after the millennium, Satan’s defeat and the judgment of lost, the saved will enter into eternal glory with God. The current earth will be dissolved and replaced with a new earth where righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:10; Ephesians 5:5; Revelation 20:15; 21:1). In this new creation, the culmination of Jesus's prayer that God's Kingdom will come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10) will be fully realized.
The heavenly city will descend from heaven to earth, serving as the eternal dwelling place of the saints, where they will enjoy fellowship with God and one another forever (John 17:3; Revelation 21:2-3; 21:22-27). Ultimately, Jesus will deliver the kingdom to God the Father, establishing the eternal reign of the triune God (1 Corinthians 15:24–28), where His sovereign will is perfectly fulfilled in this eternal state.