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We believe that the Bible is God- inspired (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).
We believe that God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spiri.
(2 Corinthians 13:14)
We believe that man is created in the image of God but that by voluntary disobedience fell from perfection, thereby imputing sinfulness to all human beings.
(Romans 5:12)
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)
We believe that we receive salvation when we come to God through faith in the atoning work of Jesus on the cross; salvation is God’s gift to us.
(Ephesians 2:8)
We believe that, upon sincere repentance and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.
(Romans 10:8-10; 1 John 1:9)
We believe that a very real change takes place in people who accept Christ as Savior; believers allow Christ’s life to be lived through them.
(2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20)
We believe that it is the will of God for believers to walk in progressive sanctification, growing continuously in the faith.
(Hebrews 6:1)
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of bread and the fruit of the vine.
(1 Corinthians 11:24, 25)
We believe that the baptism with the Holy Spirit empowers believers and that the Holy Spirit’s incoming follows the same pattern that is described in the New Testament.
(Acts 2:4)
We believe that it is the will of God that we daily walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.
(Ephesians 4:30-32)
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon Christians
(1 Corinthians 12:1-11),
and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
(Galatians 5:22-25)
We believe that people who follow Christ should avoid the extremes of fanaticism and pursue lives of balance and moderation, demonstrating gentleness and patience.
(Philippians 4:5, KJV; Colossians 3:12, 13)
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith.
(James 5:14-16)
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent.
(1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17; Titus 2:11-13)
We believe that followers of Christ have a sacred duty to identify with the visible church of Jesus Christ and should meet regularly with fellow believers.
(Hebrews 10:24, 25)
We believe that laws and ordinances come from God’s ultimate authority and should be upheld, except when they are in opposition to the revealed will of God.
(Romans 13:1-5)
We believe every person will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ to receive eternal life or death.
(Revelation 20:11-15; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10)
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers.
(John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17)
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as Savior.
(Revelation 10:10-15)
We believe that the church’s primary responsibility is taking the gospel to the entire world and making disciples.
(Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19-20)
We believe the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is giving tithes and offerings.
(Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7)