Ultimately our aim is to teach the truth on every subject, and to strive for perfection in all things (Matt 5:48). Yet we recognize our imperfection, our lack of complete understanding, and our call to be one in Christ, even in disagreement (Rom 15; 1 Cor 8). In keeping with the Bible’s emphasis on unity (Eph 4:1) in matters of "first importance" (1 Cor 15:1-4) which are "more important" (Matthew 23:23), we seek to glorify God through united agreement on the following truths as found in Christ (John 14:6; John 8:32):

1. God

We believe in God, the uncaused, eternal, creator of heaven and earth, who lives in loving relationship as Father, Son, and Spirit (2 Cor 12:14). He loves the world and by His grace desires to save the world (John 3:16). Therefore, all of creation is responsible to Him.

2. The Bible

We view the Bible as God’s message (2 Tim 3:14-17; 1 Thess 2:13), the final authority for faith and life (2 Peter 1:20-21; Matt 5:17-19). The Bible is a trusted story from God through humans meant to be understood and to transform us into Godly people and to bring about a Godly world.

3. Jesus Christ

Our Savior and Lord. In Christ, God put on humanity, lived among us (John 1:14), died and was raised again on the third day (1 Cor. 15:1-4) in order to bring salvation to those who believe and obey (John 3:36).

4. Salvation

We believe that God loves the world and by His grace wants to save the world through His Son (John 3:16). We believe that humans are lost in sin until they are found in Christ. Salvation is received by grace through faith in action (Eph 2:8; James 2:26). God gracefully pronounces us forgiven, adds us to His body, and fills us with His Spirit, when our personal decision to follow Christ leads us to have a repentant heart, and we submit to baptism into Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38; Rom 6:1-5; Gal 3:26-27; 1 Pet 3:21). Those who belong to Christ are called to lives of spiritual service and discipleship, as heirs of eternal life and as good stewards of the gift of salvation (Eph 2:10).

5. The Church

Jesus Christ has one body of believers (Matt 16:18) who are called to share God’s love through the local body of believers. The Fort Walton Beach Church seeks simply to be a faithful body of Christians who honor Jesus Christ, our foundation, through lived-out discipleship. The church is the visible expression of the kingdom of God on earth. The same process which adds you to Christ also adds you to His church.

6. Discipleship

Every member is a minister, called to use his or her gifts to serve the church and the world (Eph 4:12). We stand for Holy lives, loving hearts, helping hands, honest minds, and forgiving souls.

7. The Second Coming

We believe that Jesus is returning one day to judge the world and rescue his family (2 Thess 1:7-10).