The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible word of God. This includes both the Old and the New Testaments. The doctrine of inspiration is expressly taught in scripture (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:19-20) and applies to the original manuscripts. The Bible was written by men and authored by God, who guided them by His Holy Spirit to accurately write every word that He intended to be written, and it is our authoritative guide for faith and practice.

Translation issue: The debate over which English translation of the bible should be used is a matter of much confusion and contention in the church today.  We at Cornerstone Baptist church teach that the Word of God was inspired in the original documents penned by the Apostles.  Although those documents no longer exist, God, in His providence, preserved His word through the many Greek, Hebrew manuscripts of those originals.  Godly, intelligent scholars of God's word have translated those manuscripts into various languages throughout history.

One of the most beloved and well-known English translations is the King James Version. This is the translation that we use and require for all our preaching services and Sunday school classes.  However, we do not believe that the King James version is an inspired translation (i.e. double inspiration);  furthermore, we do not believe that the King James is the only accurate and reliable translation in the English language.  We acknowledge the benefit of using a reliable modern translation, such as the NASB or the NKJV, in private study and devotion.  There are many translations that are not reliable and should be avoided.  For a list of such translations see What to expect.

1. We believe in God the Father. He is the one, true, living, omnipotent God Who created all things and is sovereign over His creation.
   Jude 24, 25; Ephesians 4:6; John 4:24; Psalm 90:12; Jeremiah 10:10; Romans 11:33; I Timothy 4:10; Acts 5:31
   

   Jude 24, 25

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   Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

   To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
   

   Ephesians 4:6

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   One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
   

   John 4:24

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   God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
   

   Psalm 90:12

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   So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
   

   Jeremiah 10:10

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   But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.
   

   Romans 11:33

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   O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
   

   I Timothy 4:10

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   For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
   

   Acts 5:31

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   Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
2. We believe in Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, the eternal and only begotten Son of God, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, sinless in His life, making atonement for the sins of the world by the shedding of His blood on the cross. We believe in His bodily resurrection; His ascension; His high priestly intercession for His people; and His visible, pre-tribulational, and pre-millennial return to the world according to His promise.
   Colossians 1:13-18; Matthew 1:18-25; Hebrews 4:14-16

   

   Colossians 1:13-18

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   Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

   

   Matthew 1:18-25

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   Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

   

   Hebrews 4:14-16

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   Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
3. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He is co-equal with God the Father and God the Son. He is a person who possess all the attributes of Deity. He was present and active in creation. He plays a vital role in the conviction, salvation and sanctification of the believer.
   John 16:8-15; Ephesians 1:13-14; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

   

   John 16:8-15

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   And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

   

   Ephesians 1:13-14

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   In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

   

   1 Corinthians 12:12-14

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   For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many.