Statement of Faith

STATEMENT OF FAITH

The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is inspired by God. (2 Timothy 3:16,17)

The Eternal Godhead
We believe that God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (2 Corinthians 13:14)

The Fall of Man
We believe man was created in the image of God (Gen 1:27) and by voluntary disobedience man sinned and fell from innocence and purity.

(Genesis 3: 1-6; Romans 5:12)

The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Thereby, signing the pardon of all who believe in Him . (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)

Salvation Through Grace
We believe that we have absolutely no righteousness of our own and can not earn righteousness or our salvation. We must come to God for righteousness through faith in Christ and accept His gift to us. (Ephesians 2:8)

Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.

(1 John 1:9; Romans 3: 20-26)

The New Birth
We believe that the change that occurs in the heart and new life at conversion is a very real one. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20)

Baptism
We believe that Baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work of the Lord, God Almighty. (Matthew 28:19, 20)

The Lord's Supper
We believe in the remembrance of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine. (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25)

Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is to equip the believer with power; and that His in-filling is the same today.

(Luke 24:49; Acts 2:1-4)

The Spirit-Filled Life

We believe that it's the will of the Lord for His people to walk in the Spirit daily. (Galatians 5:16 and 5:25)

The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to give to the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.

(1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22, 23)

Moderation
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism.

(1Corinthians 14:40; Philippians 4:5)

Divine Healing and Miracles
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick and it is still for today. (Mark 16:17, 18; James 5:14-16)

The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the second coming of Christ is a real occurrence that will happen in the future at God's timing, and is personal and imminent.

(John 14: 1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17).

Church Relationship
We believe we must confess and identify ourselves with Christ and His body of believers. (Matthew 10:32,33 ; Hebrews 10:25)

Civil Government
We believe that rulers are appointed by God and should be upheld at all times except in things that oppose the will of God.

(Romans 13:1-5; Acts 5:29)

The Final Judgement
We believe that all shall stand before the Judgement Seat of God, and receive eternal life or death. (2 Corinthians 5:10)

Heaven
We believe that heaven is a real place and we are citizens of heaven. (Philippians 3:20)

Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who do not receive and accept Jesus, the Christ, as Savior.

(Matthew 10:28, Luke 12:5, Mark 9:45, Revelation 20:10,15)

Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is a must for believers in Christ and the most important responsibility of the Church. (Mark 16:15, James 5:20)

Giving
We believe that God requires believers to give as directed by His Spirit for the furtherance of the Gospel. (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7)