We believe the Bible is the infallible Word of God, absolutely inspired by the Holy Spirit without error. The entire Bible constitutes the conclusive doctrine of the Christian faith. Furthermore, we believe that the church has no authority to establish doctrine or practice contrary to these same scriptures, which were accepted as canon by the early Christian Church.
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20; Romans 15:4
We believe that man was originally created in the image and likeness of God, but through disobedience, man was separated from God, experiencing both spiritual and physical death. The only hope of regaining his position of relationship with God is through Jesus Christ.
Psalm 8; Ephesians 2:2, 2:8-9; John 14:6; 1 Peter 3:18
We believe there is only one God eternal, who has chosen to reveal Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Colossians 1:16; John 17:5, 19:30; Ephesians 3; 1 John 5:7
We believe that Jesus Christ is very God and very man, begotten, not created, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin and is the true image of the invisible God. He lived a sinless life and died a vicarious death, bringing redemption to the world through His shed blood, resurrected bodily and is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high as our High priest.
John 1:1, 1:14, 3:16; Luke 1:35; Colossians 1:15, 1:20; Hebrews 4:15; 1 John 3:5; Ephesians 1:20; Hebrews 1:3, 8:1
We believe mankind can only be justified by the grace of God through faith in the redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ on Calvary.
Romans 3:21-25; Ephesians 2:8; Galatians 3:22-26
We believe that the Holy Spirit is active, convicting men of their sins and drawing them unto repentance. Those who truly repent are subsequently forgiven of sin, and being dead to the sinful nature are to be buried with Christ in water baptism.
John 16:8; Acts 2:38, 3:19; Romans 6:4, 6:6-11; Colossians 2:12; Matthew 28:19
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is the endowment of the supernatural power to every believer promised by Jesus Christ. The book of Acts relates that the baptism of the Holy Spirit falling on believers is evidenced by their speaking in tongues. We also believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are to be active within the believer and the local church body.
John 14:16, 7:39; Acts 1:5, 1:8, 2:4, 2:39, 8:14-17, 10:44-46, 19:6; Jude 1:20; 1 Corinthians 1:9, 12:7-11, 14:4, 14:39
We believe that the callings of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher are to be functional within the body of Christ for the perfecting of believers until the Lord’s return. Furthermore, these ministries are gifts to the local churches for the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry, the promotion of unity and faith, and the overall building up of the Kingdom of God.
Ephesians 4:11-16; Colossians 1:28
We believe that the identity of the body of Christ on earth is primarily perceived through local church bodies. Thus, any local body has the right to be self-governing and autonomous, while remaining accountable to the corporate body of Christ as to the maintenance of the Christian tenants of faith and actions.
Revelation 2-3; Matthew 18:17
We believe in the priesthood of the believer. That is to say, all people born of God have equal status before and direct access to their Lord.
1 Peter 2:5, 2:9; Romans 2:11; Ephesians 2:12, 2:18
We believe that Christ’s sacrifice on the cross not only provides for the healing of the spirit but healing of the body and soul as well. We are appointed to implement this provision by the prayer of faith along with the laying on of hands and anointing with oil. We further understand that through His sacrifice, believers have been given the answer to man’s total needs.
Isaiah 53:4-5; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:17; James 5:14; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Romans 8:32
We believe that every believer should depart from iniquity (transgression against God’s law), understanding that salvation from the penalty of sin only begins the process of redemption as the Spirit conforms believers to the image of Christ.
2 Timothy 2:19; Hebrews 6:1; Ephesians 3:12-15; Colossians 3:10; 2 Corinthians 3:18
We believe in the imminent second coming of our Lord, the literal rule of Christ upon the earth, the resurrection of the just to eternal life and the unjust to eternal separation, and the ultimate victory of the eternal Kingdom of God.
Acts1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Acts 24:15; Revelation 11:5, 22:1-7
We Believe April 26th, 2023admin
