We Believe...
The Bible is the only Holy, inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Hebrews 4:12, Duet. 29:29, Ps. 102:18, 119:160)
The Godhead: There is one God, the Trinity in Unity; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Gen. 1:26, 3:22, 11:7, Isa. 6:8, Matt. 3:16, 28:19, 1 Cor. 12:4, 2 Cor. 13:14, Eph. 4:4, 1 Peter 1:2, Jude 20)
The Father is the infinite and unchangeable Creator and Sustainer of the Universe. (Gen. 1&2, Jn. 1:1-3, Heb. 1:1-4)
The Christ: Jesus is the Son of God by virgin birth. He is the Savior from Sin (Cross), the Worker of Miracles, and the High Priest of Heaven. He is the Anointed King & Lord of All. (Matt. 1:18, Jn. 1:29, Lk. 24:7, Php. 2:8, Gal. 3:13-14, Jn. 10:25-27, 10:32, Heb. 1:3, 4:14-16, Lk. 4:18, Rev. 19:16)
The Holy Spirit of Christ seals and empowers the believer for life and ministry. (Eph. 1:13, Acts 2:8, 2 Peter 1:3, Mark 16:15-18, Rom. 8:9-11, 1 Pet. 1:11)
The Return of Christ is the literal and physical Second Coming of the Lord Jesus to Earth. (Acts 1:11, 1 Th. 4:16, Rev. 1:7)
Salvation is the spiritual process of restoration and wholeness with God; spirit, soul & body. (1 Cor. 1:18, 1 Th. 5:23, Php. 2:12, Heb. 4:12, 9:14, 2 Cor. 3:18)
Heaven and Hell are the eternal reward or consequence based completely on relationship with Jesus Christ. Heaven reserved for the believer, Hell the result for the unbeliever. (Lk. 23:43, Jn. 14:3, 14:6, Php. 3:20, Rev. 2:7, Rev. 20:11-15, 2 Cor. 5:10, Lk. 12:5, Lk. 16:19-21)
Satan and Demons are the enemy of God and desire to kill, steal and destroy mankind. Jesus came to give abundant life and to destroy the work of the evil one. (Jn. 10:10, 1 Jn. 3:8, Lk. 11:20, Acts 26:17-18)
Baptisms: Water Baptism for Repentance, Baptism of the Holy Spirit for Empowerment. (Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:8, Acts 2:14-39, Acts 19:1-10)
Gifts and Graces are the outworking of the Spirit for outreach, edification and comfort. (Rom 12:3-8, 1 Cor. 12, 1 Cor. 14, Eph. 4:7-16, 1 Pet. 4:10-11, Mk. 16:15-19)
Divine Healing & Miracles are Gods supernatural power invading the physical, emotional, material and natural world and happen in you, around you and thru you for His glory. (1 Cor. 12:7-11, Mk. 16:20, Jn 14:2, Gal. 3:5, Ps. 77:14, 1 Pet. 2:24, Jas. 5:16)
Communion is a sacred connection with the Body (bread) and Blood (grape juice) of Jesus. (Lk. 22:19-20, 1 Cor. 10:16-17, 1 Cor. 11:23-32)
Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman established by God. (Gen. 2:24, 1 Cor. 7:2-4, Eph 5:25-31, Col. 3:19, Heb. 13:4, 1 Pet. 3:7)
Tithe & Offerings are the privilege and obligation of every believer to financially support the Local Assembly (tithe) and Mission Activity (offerings) as tangible Acts of Worship. (Deut. 12:1-14, Mal. 3:6-12, Matt. 5:17, Lk. 11:42, Php. 4:15-19, 1 Cor. 16:1-3, 2 Cor. 9:6-10)
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