FAITH STATEMENT
THE HOLY SCRIPTURES
We believe the Bible is God-inspired.
(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 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 & ACCEPTANCE
We believe that upon sincere repentance and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God. (Romans 10:16-10; 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 & THE LORD'S SUPPER
We believe baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matthew 28:19). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic 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)
THE GIFTS & FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
We believe the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian
(1 Corinthians 12:1-11) and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life. (Galatians 5:22)
MODERATION
We believe the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him 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 JUDGMENT
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 & 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)