WHAT WE BELIEVE
The Scriptures Inspired
The Scriptures are inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
(2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)
The One True God
There is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22;
The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare:
His virgin birth, (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31; Luke 1:35)
His sinless life, (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22)
His miracles, (Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38)
His substitutionary work on the cross, (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
His bodily resurrection from the dead, (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4)
His exaltation to the right hand of God. (Acts 1:9; Acts 1:11; Acts 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3)
The Fall of Man
Though originally good, Man willingly fell to sin – ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
(Genesis 1:26,27; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:6; Romans 5:12-19)
The Salvation of Man
Every person can have restored fellowship with God through 'Salvation' (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior).
(Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; Titus 3:5-7)
The Ordinances of the Church
Baptism in Water
Water baptism by immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation.
(Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47,48; Romans 6:4)
Holy Communion
Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.
(2 Peter 1:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26; 1 Corinthians 11:26)
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a special experience following salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times.
(Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4; Acts 1:8: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The initial physical evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.
(Acts 2:4)
Sanctification
Sanctification Initially occurs at salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike.
(Romans 12:1,2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 12:14, 13:12; 1 Peter 1:15,16)
The Church and its Mission
The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.
(Ephesians 1:22,23; Ephesians 2:22; Hebrews 12:23)
The Ministry
A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, to build up or edify the body of believers–the Church and to Meet 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 of the sick is a privilege for Christians today and is provided for in Christ's atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins).
(Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14-16)
The Blessed Hope
When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever.
(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 earth for one thousand years.
(Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27; Matthew 24:30; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 19:11-14, 20:1-6)
The Final Judgment
A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.
(Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20, 20:11-15, 21:8)
The New Heavens and the New Earth
We believe and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. 'And so shall we forever be with the Lord!'
(2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21 & 22)
The Scriptures Inspired
The Scriptures are inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind.
(2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)
The One True God
There is only One True God–revealed in three persons...Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (commonly known as the Trinity).
(Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22;
The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare:
His virgin birth, (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31; Luke 1:35)
His sinless life, (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22)
His miracles, (Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38)
His substitutionary work on the cross, (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
His bodily resurrection from the dead, (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4)
His exaltation to the right hand of God. (Acts 1:9; Acts 1:11; Acts 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3)
The Fall of Man
Though originally good, Man willingly fell to sin – ushering evil and death, both physical and spiritual, into the world.
(Genesis 1:26,27; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:6; Romans 5:12-19)
The Salvation of Man
Every person can have restored fellowship with God through 'Salvation' (trusting Christ, through faith and repentance, to be our personal Savior).
(Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; Titus 3:5-7)
The Ordinances of the Church
Baptism in Water
Water baptism by immersion after repenting of one's sins and receiving Christ's gift of salvation.
(Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47,48; Romans 6:4)
Holy Communion
Holy Communion (the Lord's Supper) as a symbolic remembrance of Christ's suffering and death for our salvation.
(2 Peter 1:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26; 1 Corinthians 11:26)
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a special experience following salvation that empowers believers for witnessing and effective service, just as it did in New Testament times.
(Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4; Acts 1:8: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
The initial physical evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is ‘Speaking in Tongues,’ as experienced on the Day of Pentecost and referenced throughout Acts and the Epistles.
(Acts 2:4)
Sanctification
Sanctification Initially occurs at salvation and is not only a declaration that a believer is holy, but also a progressive lifelong process of separating from evil as believers continually draw closer to God and become more Christlike.
(Romans 12:1,2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 12:14, 13:12; 1 Peter 1:15,16)
The Church and its Mission
The Church has a Mission to seek and save all who are lost in sin. We believe 'the Church' is the Body of Christ and consists of the people who, throughout time, have accepted God's offer of redemption (regardless of religious denomination) through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ.
(Ephesians 1:22,23; Ephesians 2:22; Hebrews 12:23)
The Ministry
A Divinely Called and Scripturally Ordained Leadership Ministry Serves the Church. The Bible teaches that each of us under leadership must commit ourselves to reach others for Christ, to worship Him with other believers, to build up or edify the body of believers–the Church and to Meet 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 of the sick is a privilege for Christians today and is provided for in Christ's atonement (His sacrificial death on the cross for our sins).
(Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14-16)
The Blessed Hope
When Jesus Raptures His Church Prior to His Return to Earth (the second coming). At this future moment in time all believers who have died will rise from their graves and will meet the Lord in the air, and Christians who are alive will be caught up with them, to be with the Lord forever.
(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 earth for one thousand years.
(Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27; Matthew 24:30; Revelation 1:7; Revelation 19:11-14, 20:1-6)
The Final Judgment
A Final Judgment Will Take Place for those who have rejected Christ. They will be judged for their sin and consigned to eternal punishment in a punishing lake of fire.
(Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20, 20:11-15, 21:8)
The New Heavens and the New Earth
We believe and look forward to the perfect New Heavens and a New Earth that Christ is preparing for all people, of all time, who have accepted Him. We will live and dwell with Him there forever following His millennial reign on Earth. 'And so shall we forever be with the Lord!'
(2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21 & 22)