1. The Holy Scriptures are inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Samuel 23:2). The word "inspiration" is defined as "God breathed" (2 Timothy 3:16).  The human authors of the Scriptures were "moved by the Holy Ghost", who used their personal style and vocabulary, so that they composed and recorded without error God's message to mankind (2 Peter 1:21).  The Scriptures are inspired by reason of their origin; they are the words, which God has given. The inspiration of the Scriptures is verbal: extending to the words (Proverbs 30:5; see Galatians 3:16), and plenary: encompassing all Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16). 

2. The Scriptures are without error and absolutely true in all matters they affirm (John 17:17).  The inerrency and absolute truthfulness of the Scriptures reflect the character of God (Hebrews 6:18; 1 Samuel 15:29). 

3. God has and always will preserve His Word (Psalm 119:160; 1 Peter 1:25). 

4. The cannon of Scripture, which includes the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament, is now closed.  The revelation given by God, through the Scriptures, encompasses everything He desires the Church to know for salvation and subsequent service (2 Peter 1:3,4; Jude 1:3).  Therefore, God is not giving written or verbal revelation to the Church today. 

5. The Bible is the final authority in all matters of belief, practice, history, and the sciences.  Every aspect of our lives, as well as local church practice and teaching, must submit itself to the full and final authority of the Word of God (2 Peter 1:19; Matthew 4:4). 

6. No translation has ever been given by inspiration. However, a translation from the original languages (properly translated) is the inspired and authoritative Word of God. I believe that the Greek text underlining the King James Version is the most reliable compilation of manuscripts.  As well, we believe that the Hebrew Masoretic text (underlining the King James Bible) is to be preferred above Rudolf Kittlel's revised Masoretic text. 

7. The correct interpretation of the Scriptures involves a hermeneutic, which is normal (literal) and consistent.