01The Holy Scriptures
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The Old and New Testaments are the inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God—the final standard for Christian belief and practice.
2 Timothy 3:16–1702God: One God, Three Persons
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There is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct Persons who are fully God, co-equal, and co-eternal.
Matthew 28:19 · Ephesians 1:4–603Humanity and Sin
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Human beings were created in God’s image, yet sin separates every person from God and leaves us unable to save ourselves.
Genesis 1:26–27 · Romans 3:2304Jesus Christ: His Person and Work
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Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He lived without sin, died in our place, rose bodily, reigns with the Father, and will return.
Isaiah 53:5 · 1 Corinthians 15:3–405Salvation by Grace Through Faith
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Salvation is God’s gift, received by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Good works are its fruit, never its basis.
Ephesians 2:8–9 · Romans 3:2806Repentance and Faith
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The Gospel calls us to turn from sin and trust Jesus—a Spirit-enabled posture that continues throughout the Christian life.
Mark 1:15 · Acts 5:3107The Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit gives new life, indwells every believer, produces spiritual fruit, and gives gifts for building up the Church.
Galatians 5:22–23 · Ephesians 1:13–1408The Church
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Jesus is the head of the Church, a people gathered to worship, grow, make disciples, serve, and guard the faithfulness of Gospel teaching.
Colossians 1:18 · Acts 20:2809Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
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Baptism and the Lord’s Supper visibly proclaim the Gospel and point to what Christ has done, not to anything we earn.
Matthew 28:19 · 1 Corinthians 11:23–2610The Kingdom of God
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Jesus inaugurated God’s Kingdom, which is present wherever He is received as Lord and will be complete when Christ returns.
Romans 8:18 · 2 Corinthians 12:911The Hope of Believers
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We await the bodily resurrection, final judgment, and eternal life with God for all who are in Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:40–44 · John 3:1612The Christian Life and Sanctification
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The Holy Spirit faithfully transforms believers into the likeness of Jesus through a lifelong work of grace.
Philippians 1:6 · Galatians 5:16–1713Suffering and Perseverance
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Christians are not promised a life without hardship, but God preserves His people and remains present through every season.
John 16:33 · 1 Peter 1:3–5This page is a concise public summary. MCJC’s complete Statement of Faith remains the source for official wording and teaching guidance.