OUR BELIEFS
The values we believe in
The Scriptures Inspired
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.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
1 Thessalonians 2:13
The One True God
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.
Deuteronomy 6:4
Isaiah 43:10,11
The Identity of Lord Christ Jesus
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare:
His Virgin Birth: Matthew 1:23
His Sinless Life: Hebrews 7:26
His Miracles: Acts 2:22
His Work on the Cross:
1 Corinthians 15:3
His Resurrection: Matthew 28:6
His Exaltation to the right hand of God: Acts 1: 9-11
The Fall of Man
Man was created good and upright; for God said, "Let us make man in our own 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 1:26,27
Genesis 2:17
The Salvation of Man
Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God.
Conditions to Salvation: Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, involving regeneration by the Holy Spirit, justification by grace, making one an heir of God with hope of eternal life. Luke 24:47
Evidence of Salvation: The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit. Romans 8:16
The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians 4:24, Titus 2:12
Ordinances of the Church
Water Baptism: Baptism by immersion is a biblical command for those who repent and believe in Christ, symbolizing death and resurrection with Him for a new life. Matthew 28:9
Holy Communion: The Lord's Supper, with bread and the fruit of the vine, symbolizes sharing in Christ's divine nature, commemorates His suffering and death, and anticipates His second coming, commanded for all believers until He returns.
2 Peter 1:4, 1 Corinthians 11:26
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
All believers should seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit, as commanded by Jesus, which was common in the early Church, granting power for life, service, and ministry through spiritual gifts.
Luke 24:49
Acts 1:4
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.
Acts 2:4
Sanctification
Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God.
Romans 12:1-2
Hebrews 12:14
1 Peter 1:15-16
Romans 6:1-11
The Church and it's Mission
The Church is Christ's Body, a divine vessel for fulfilling the Great Commission, where every Spirit-born believer is part of the heavenly-registered Church of the Firstborn.
The Ministry
A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the fourfold purpose of leading the Church in:
Evangelism: Mark 16: 15-20
Worship: John 4:23-24
Building a of saints being perfected in the image of his son: Ephesians 4:11-16
Meeting human needs with ministries of love and compassion: Psalms 112:9
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
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
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
The Final Judgment
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 the everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
Matthew 25:46
Mark 9:43-48
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
Revelation 22