• The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is God-inspired.
1 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 man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection.
Romans 5:12
• The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon for all who believe in Him.
John 3:16; Romans 5:8
• Salvation Through Grace
We believe we have no righteousness and must come to God, pleading the righteousness of Christ.
Ephesians 2:8
• Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.
Romans 10:6-10; 1 John 1:9
• The New Birth
We believe the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one.
2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20
• Daily Christian Life
We believe it is the will of God that we are sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith.
Hebrews 6:1
• Baptism and the Lord's Supper
We believe baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work. (Matt.28:19) We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolical use of the bread and the juice of the vine.
1 Corinthians 11:24, 25
• Baptism with the Holy Spirit
We believe the baptism with the Holy Spirit empowers believers and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days.
Acts 2:4
• The Spirit-Filled Life
We believe it is the will of God that we daily walk in the Spirit.
Ephesians 4:30-32
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• The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian (1 Cor. 12:1-11) and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
Galations 5:22
• Moderation
We believe the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead into extremes of fanaticism.
1 Timothy 2:8-10; Colossians 3:17; Philippians 4:5
• Divine Healing
We believe 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 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 Jesus Christ.
Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25
• Civil Government
We believe laws should be upheld at all times, except in things opposed to the will of God.
Romans 13:1-5
• The Final Judgement
We believe some day all shall stand before the judgment seat of Christ to there receive eternal life or death.
Revelation 20:11-15; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10
• Heaven
We believe Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers.
John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17
• Hell
We believe hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as their Savior.
Revelation 20:10-15
• Evangelism
We believe soul winning is the primary responsibility of the Church.
James 5:20
• Tithes and Offerings
We believe the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving tithes and free-will offerings.
Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7
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