The essentials we believe:
1. About God
We believe in the one
ever-living, eternal God: infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes
and purpose; and possessing absolute, indivisible deity. This one true
God has revealed Himself as Father in creation, as Son in redemption,
and as the Holy Spirit by emanation (giving out) in the church age.
Deuteronomy 6:4
Isaiah 43:10
Isaiah 44:6
Ephesians 4:5-6
1 Corinthians 8:4
James 2:19
Revelation 4:2
2. About the Bible
We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, a divine
revelation from God to man. We accept the Scriptures as the supreme
source and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct. Because
it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.
2 Timothy 3:16
2 Peter 1:20-21
2 Timothy 1:13
Psalm 119:105, 160
Psalm 12:6
Proverbs 30:5
Psalm 19:7-10
3. About Jesus
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin;
that He lived a sinless life, was crucified on Calvary for our sins,
and bodily rose from the grave; and that He as been exalted to the
throne of God where He is the only mediator between God and man. We
believe that through His death and life we have personal salvation and
power for victorious living.
Matthew 1:22-23
Isaiah 9:6
John 1:1-5, 14
John 14:10-30
1Timothy 3:16
Hebrews 4:14-16
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Acts 1:9-11
4. About Salvation
We believe that all men have sinned and stand in need of redemption,
which is obtained through the new birth by faith in the shed blood of
the Lord Jesus Christ. Those repenting and being born again become
children of God and heirs with Christ.
Romans 6:23
John 14:6
Ephesians 2:8-9
Titus 3:5
Romans 6:1-7
2 Corinthians 5:17
Luke 13:3
1 Peter 3:21
Romans 8:1-16
John 3:5
Acts 2:38
5. About the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is active in the world today and
that the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the initial evidence of
speaking with other tongues, along with His accompanying gifts, is the
privilege of all New Testament believers. The Holy Spirit provides the
Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and
guidance in doing what is right.
John 16:7-18
Acts 1:4-8
Acts 2:38-39
2 Corinthians 3:17
1 Corinthians 2:12
1 Corinthians 3:16
Ephesians 1:13
Ephesians 5:18
Galatians 5:25
6. About the Church
We believe the Church has been “called out†of the world to be a
habitation of God through the Spirit. As the Body of Christ on earth,
the church offers hope to mankind. The church is one body made up of
many members, diverse in their gifts and callings of the Holy Spirit.
God has ordained church government and He gives various ministries,
roles, tasks, or offices.
1 Peter 2:9
1 Corinthians 12:12-31
Romans 12:4-8
Ephesians 2:22
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
7. About the Second Coming of Christ and Eternity
We believe that the spirits or souls of people were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. We believe that Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. We believe in the pre-millennial return of Jesus Christ to receive His bride, the church, to Himself. At His coming, we believe the dead in Christ will be resurrected from the grave. We believe in Christ’s millennial reign on earth.
John 3:16
John 14:1-3
Romans 6:23
Romans 8:17-18
1 Corinthians 2:7-9
Revelation 20:15
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