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Doctrinal Statement
We believe that the BIBLE is the Word of God and is inspired
and without error in its original form and therefore the final authority
in all matters of faith and practice. 2 Tim.
3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21
We believe that there is only ONE GOD, holy and omnipotent who
exists eternally in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and
God the Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:1-26; Matthew
3:16-17; 28:19
We believe that GOD THE FATHER sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world
to save sinners, according to His sovereign election and love for
men. John 3:16; Ephesians 1:4-5
We believe that JESUS CHRIST is God; that He was born of a virgin; that He
lived without committing sin; that He died by means of crucifixion
as a substitute for sins of man; that He was resurrected physically
from the dead; that He ascended into Heaven where He is seated at
the right hand of the Father; that He will return visibly to take
with Him His Church; and that when He comes, He will judge the world.
John 17:5; Luke 1:26-35; 2 Corinthians 5:21;
Hebrews 4:15; Matthew 20:28; Acts 2:32-33; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians
4:13-17; Revelation 20:11-15
We believe that the HOLY SPIRIT is God; that He is a Person; that He regenerates
and indwells ALL believers from the moment of their conversion;
that He distributes spiritual gifts in the church; and that He is
the Guide of the believer. Acts 5:3-4; Titus
3:5; 1 Corinthians 12:7 & 11; Ephesians 5:18
We believe that all men are created in the image of God. However, because
of the sin of Adam the human race is totally DEPRAVED and CONDEMNED
to eternal punishment and separation from God. They are incapable,
in and of themselves, to restore their fellowship with God. Gen.1:26;
Rom. 5:12; Eph.2:1-9
We believe that SALVATION and fellowship with God are received only by grace,
which is a gift of God manifested in the life of the believer through
personal repentance of sin and faith in the death and resurrection
of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. Romans 5:10
& 19; Romans 3:23-24; Ephesians 2:8-9
We believe that there will be a FINAL BODILY RESURRECTION of all the dead-those
who are saved will receive eternal life with God in Heaven, and
those who are not saved will be condemned to eternal punishment.
Romans 6:23; John 5:28-29; Matthew 18:8
We believe that the CHURCH is universal and is made up of the people of God.
The Church is made up of local congregations who are led by qualified
leaders who prepare the believers in Jesus Christ to worship God,
edify one another and evangelize the world through both conduct
and spoken word. Acts 2:41-47; Ephesians 4:11-13
We believe that believers in Jesus Christ, being filled with
the Holy Spirit, should GROW DAILY in the grace and knowledge of
God and that they should consistently overcome the influences of
the world, the flesh, and of Satan. 2 Peter
3:18; Ephesians 5:18-19
We believe that the practice of the LORD'S SUPPER was ordained by the Lord
Jesus Christ to remember His death, His resurrection and His return.
Moreover, we believe that the Lord's Supper was given to the church
so that believers could examine themselves in order to maintain
a right relationship with both God and his fellow man. Luke
22:14-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30
We believe that BAPTISM was commanded by the Lord Jesus Christ.
BAPTISM was and still is intended to identify the new believer with
Jesus Christ as a symbol of new life. While BAPTISM is NOT necessary
for a person's salvation, it IS a very important act of obedience
for the believer. Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3-9;
Luke 23:39-43
We believe that the enemy of God and of the Church is SATAN.
He is a real person who is not visible. While he possesses a great
power, he WAS DEFEATED by the Lord Jesus Christ and believers can
live in the victory that Christ conquered for them. 1
Peter 5:8-9; Ephesians 1:20-22; Ephesians 6:16-18
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