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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 that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from innocence and purity
(Romans 5:12).
The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him
(John 3:16; Romans 5:8).
Salvation Through Grace
We believe that 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
(1 John 1:9).
The New Birth
We believe that 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 Living
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith
(Hebrews 6:1).
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
We believe that 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 symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine
(1 Corinthians 11:24, 25).
Baptism with the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days
(Acts 2:4).
The Spirit-Filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily
(Ephesians 4:30-32).
The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life
(1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22).
Moderation
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism
(Philippians 4:5).
Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith
(James 5:14-16).
The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that 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 Body of Christ
(Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25).
Civil Government
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God
(Romans 13:1-5).
The Final Judgement
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgement seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death
(2 Corinthians 5:10).
Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers
(John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior (Revelation 20:10,15).
Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church
(James 5:20).
Tithes and Offerings
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings
(Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7).
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