We believe that the Holy Scriptures (Bible) is inspired by God and that it is without error in the original manuscripts. We believe that the Holy Bible is the authoritative written Word of God and that it stands alone as the vehicle for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. Furthermore, we believe that the scriptures are to be interpreted in a contextual and literal way and that they are to be understood and applied personally as the believer is guided by the Spirit of God. (1 Corinthians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:16 17; I Thessalonians 2:13; II Peter 1:21)