Statement of Faith
SECTION I
We believe in the Bible, both old and new testaments as verbally inspired
of God and inerrant in the original writings; They are the word of God and
the final authority in faith and conduct.
SECTION II
We believe in one eternal God, who has revealed himself as Father, Son and Holy Ghost:
Deuteronomy 6:4
Isaiah 43:10-11
Matthew 28:19
Luke 3:22
I John 5:7
John 1:1
SECTION III
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
A. His virgin birth
Luke 1:31-35
Matthew 1:23
B. His sinless life
Hebrews 7:26
I Peter 2:23
C. His miracles
Acts 2:22
Acts 10:38
D. His vicarious and atoning death on the cross
I Corinthians 15:3
II Corinthians 5:21
E. His bodily resurrection
Matthew 28:6
Luke 24:39
F. His ascension to the Father
Mark 16:19
G. His intercession
Hebrews 4:14-16
H. His Personal return to earth to reign in power and glory
SECTION IV
We believe in the resurrection of both the just and unjust, the just unto everlasting life and the unjust unto everlasting damnation.
I Thessalonians 4:13-17
Revelation 20:6
John 5:28-29
SECTION V
We believe we are saved by grace through faith in the precious blood of Jesus Christ and His finished work on Calvary.
Romans 6:23
Romans 10:9-10
Romans 5:9
Ephesians 2:8-9
SECTION VI
We Believe in:
A. Repentance
Matthew 3:2
Luke 24:47
Mark 1:15
B. Baptism in water by immersion in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
Matthew 28:19
Acts 2:38
Acts 8:38
Acts 10:48
Acts 19:5
C. Baptism in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues
Acts 2:4
Acts 10:46-47
Acts 19:4-6
SECTION VII
We believe that regeneration by the spirit (new birth) is essential for personal salvation.
John 3:3
SECTION VIII
We believe in Holy Communion with God through His word and His spirit. We believe in partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine as the symbol of expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ
II Peter 1:4
and as a memorial of His Suffering and death
I Corinthians 11:26
enjoined on all believers "TILL HE COMES"
SECTION IX
We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Ghost enabling the Christian to live a Holy, separated life.
Acts 1:8
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