OUR BELIEFS

  • THE BIBLE

    The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct

    Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:161 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21

  • GOD, THE FATHER

    The one true God has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

    Exodus 3:14; Deuteronomy 6:4; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Isaiah 43:10,11; Malachi 3:6; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4

  • JESUS, THE SON

    The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare: His deity, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His substitutionary work on the crosse. His bodily resurrection from the dead His exaltation to the right hand of God

    Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16

  • THE HOLY SPIRIT

    We believe all Christians receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit when they experience salvation from sins. The Holy Spirit helps us to resist sin, encourages us, gives us boldness for witnessing, and power to live for Christ. All Christians should seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit just as believers were filled in the New Testament times.

    Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; 139:7 ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Luke 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17

  • THE FALL OF MAN

    Man was created good and upright; for God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God

    Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 17-22; 3; Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6, 12-19; 6:6; 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-22; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11

  • SALVATION

    Mankind’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God. Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God according to the hope of eternal lifeThe inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit. The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness.

    Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; 24:47; John 1:12; 3:3, 16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 8:16; 10:13-15; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-10; 4:24; Philippians 2:12-13; Titus 2:11-12; 3:5-7; Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20

  • BAPTISM IN WATER

    The ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent and believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they also have been raised with Him to walk in newness of life.

    Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47,48; Romans 6:4

  • HOLY COMMUNION

    The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements—bread and the fruit of the vine—is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ; a memorial of His suffering and death; and a prophecy of His second coming; and is enjoined on all believers “till He come!”

    1 Corinthians 11:26; 2 Peter 1:4;

  • BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

    All believers are entitled to and should ardently expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian church. With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. With the baptism in the Holy Spirit come such experiences as an overflowing fullness of the Spirit, a deepened reverence for God, an intensified consecration to God and dedication to His work, and a more active love for Christ, for His Word, and for the lost.

    Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4,8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Acts 8:12-17; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9; John 7:37-39; Acts 4:8; Acts 2:43; Hebrews 12:28; Acts 2:42; Mark 16:20

  • THE INITIAL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

    The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance. The speaking in tongues in this instance is the same in essence as the gift of tongues, but different in purpose and use.

    Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:4-10, 28

  • SANCTIFICATION

    Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. Scriptures teach a life of “holiness without which no man shall see the Lord.” By the power of the Holy Spirit we are able to obey the command: “Be ye holy, for I am holy.”

    Romans 12:1,2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15,16

  • THE CHURCH

    The Church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her Great Commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven.

    Matthew 16:18-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32; Colossians 1:18; 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:14; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 21:2-3; Hebrews 12:23

  • THE MINISTRY

    A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the fourfold purpose of leading the Church in: evangelization of the world, worship of God, building a Body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son, and meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion.

    Mark 16:15-20; John 4:23,24; Ephesians 4:11,16; Psalms 112:9; Galatians 2:10; 6:10; James 1:27

  • DIVINE HEALING

    Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the Atonement, and is the privilege of all believers.

    Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14-16

  • THE BLESSED HOPE

    The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church.

    1 Thessalonians 4:16,17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51,52

  • THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST

    The second coming of Christ includes the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel, and the establishment of universal peace.

    Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27,30; Revelation 1:7; 19:11-14; 20:1-6; Ezekiel 37:21,22; Zephaniah 3:19,20; Romans 11:26,27; Isaiah 11:6-9; Psalm 72:3-8; Micah 4:3,4

  • ETERNITY & THE FINAL JUDGEMENT

    Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death

    Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20; 20:11- 15; 21:8; John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13;

  • THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH

    “We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”

    2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21,22

STATEMENTS OF BELIEFS

  • Biblical marriage stands as a sacred covenant ordained by God, designed as a voluntary, lifelong union between one biological man and one biological woman from different families.

    Embedded in the fabric of creation, marriage's purpose echoes the divine intention of glorifying God through procreation, fostering intimate companionship, and upholding social order.

    Within this sacred bond, husbands are called to lead with love and humility, while wives are called to support and collaborate, nurturing a relationship built on mutual respect and partnership.

    Despite the pervasive effects of sin, the redemptive power of Jesus Christ reinstates the original intent for marriage, emphasizing mutual submission and sacrificial love between spouses.

    At its core, marriage embodies the essence of mutual love, respect, and fidelity, mirroring the divine union between Christ and his Church.

    Marriage stands as a pledge to unwavering faithfulness, sustained by the grace and forgiveness offered through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

  • Gender and sexuality stand as integral elements of God's intentional design and purpose for humanity, as depicted in the Genesis narrative where God fashioned mankind, male and female, in His own image.

    Gender represents a biological reality that mirrors the inherent distinctions between male and female.

    Far from being arbitrary constructs subject to human whims, gender and sexuality are divinely ordained with specific roles and profound meanings.

    Despite humanity's rebellion and the resulting distortions, gender and sexuality are sacred aspects of human existence, affirmed by teachings from both the Old and New Testaments.

    At its core, the overarching aim of gender and sexuality is to mirror the divine union between Christ and His Church.

    Empowered by the gospel, believers are called to honor God with their bodies, embracing appropriate gender norms, and abstaining from sexual immorality, thereby living in harmony with God's intended design for humanity.

  • The Bible repeatedly affirms that God pours out His Spirit upon both men and women and thereby gifts both sexes for ministry in His Church. Joel 2:28-29 prophesies, “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” This prophecy is powerfully reaffirmed in Acts 2:17-18 during the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, illustrating the inclusive nature of God's call to ministry.

    Throughout the New Testament, we see clear examples of women who played significant roles in the early Church. In Romans 16:1, Paul commends Phoebe, a church deacon, for her service and leadership. He also acknowledges Junia as outstanding among the apostles in Romans 16:7, recognizing her significant contribution to the spread of the Gospel. Priscilla, alongside her husband Aquila, is noted for her teaching ministry and for explaining “the way of God more accurately” to Apollos in Acts 18:26. Furthermore, in Philippians 4:2-3, Paul mentions Euodia and Syntyche as women who have “contended at my side in the cause of the gospel,” highlighting their active engagement in ministry.

    The Apostle Paul’s writings further emphasize the equality of men and women in Christ. Galatians 3:28 states, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” This verse underscores the theological foundation for gender equality in ministry, affirming that all believers, regardless of gender, are equal partners in the work of the Gospel.

    Therefore, we must continue to affirm and celebrate the gifts of women in ministry and spiritual leadership. The full engagement of all believers, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission of making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). As we embrace this divine calling, we recognize that the effective proclamation of the Gospel and the building of Christ’s Church require the contributions of both men and women, fully utilizing the diverse gifts bestowed by the Spirit. By doing so, we honor the biblical mandate and follow the example set by the early Church, ensuring that every gift is used to its fullest potential for the glory of God.

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