| THE HOLY SCRIPTURES |
We believe the Bible is God-inspired and therefore inerrant. 2 Timothy 3:16,17 |
| THE ETERNAL GODHEAD |
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 13:14 |
| THE FALL OF MAN |
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection and was therefore separated from God for eternity. Romans 5:12 |
| THE PLAN OF SALVATION |
We believe that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe in Him. John 3:16: Romans 5:8 |
| SALVATION THROUGH GRACE |
We believe that our salvation cannot be earned, but can only be obtained through God's gift of righteousness through Christ's death. Ephesians 2:8,9 |
| 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 |
| THE NEW BIRTH |
We believe that at conversion our old nature is put to death and we are born as spiritual children into God's family. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:3,4 |
| WATER BAPTISM |
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work of grace as a result of personal faith in Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3,4 |
| THE LORD'S SUPPER |
We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolical 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 endue the believer with power and that His indwelling is the same today as in the early church. Acts 2:4 |
| THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE |
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily, and that we show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life. Ephesians 4:30-32; Galatians 5:22 |
| THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT |
We believe that the Holy Spirit bestows gifts upon the believer for ministry in the church and that all the biblical gifts of the Spirit are available for the church today. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Romans 12:3-8; Ephesians 4:11,12 |
| DIVINE HEALING |
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith. James 5:14-16 |
| THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST |
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent. 1 Thessalonians 4: 16, 17 |
| CHURCH RELATIONSHIP |
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of Christ by committing ourselves to fellowship and service to others. Acts 2:42-47, 16:5; Hebrews 10:25 |
| CIVIL GOVERNMENT |
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God. Romans 13:1-5 |
| THE FINAL JUDGEMENT |
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgement seat of God; and there receive eternal life or death. 2 Corinthians 5:10 |
| HEAVEN |
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of the born-again believers. John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17 |
| HELL |
We believe that hell is a literal place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior. Revelation 20: 10,15 |
| EVANGELISM |
We believe that the church is commanded to win converts and make disciples throughout the earth. Matthew 28: 18-20; Acts 1:8 |
THE AUTHORITY OF
SPIRITUAL LEADERS |
We believe that elders are selected and appointed with authority as spiritual leaders to oversee, nurture, and provide for the needs of the local congregation. Acts 14:23; 1 Peter 5, 1-4; Titus 1:5 |
