We believe in
salvation by grace. This is a free gift from God, given
to all who believe in His Son Jesus, the Christ, and
accept Him as the Lord of their life. (Matthew
16:21-26) (John 3:16-19) (John 14:6) (Acts 4:12) (Romans
10:9-13) (Ephesians 2:4-9) (I John
5:9-12)
Deity of Christ -
We believe in the deity of our Lord, Christ Jesus.
Jesus is God incarnate, and was manifest in human flesh.
He was like us in all ways except for one, being free
from sin.
(Isaiah 9:6-7)(John 1:1-14)(John 5:22-23)(John
8:54-58)(John 10:30)
Holy Bible is the Inspired Word of God We
believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
The Word of God is eternal and unbroken.
(Numbers 23:16-19)(John 1:1-14)(II Timothy 3:15-17)
God exists in Three Persons - The Trinity We
believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons:
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
(Deuteronomy 6:4-5)(Matthew 28:19-20)(Mark 12:28--31)(I
John 5:7)
Virgin Birth of Christ We believe
that our Lord was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born
of the Virgin Mary.
(Isaiah 7:14)(Matthew 1:18-23)
Christ Died for Our Sins We believe
in the vicarious atoning death of Jesus, who died on
the cross so that we might live - offering Himself
up as the perfect sacrifice for sinful man.
(Romans 5:6-10)(I Thessalonians 5:9-10)
Bodily Resurrection and Ascension of Christ We
believe that Christ is the risen savior. Jesus rose
from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is seated
at the right hand of the Father.
(Acts 1:8-11)(Romans 8:31-35)
Water Baptism We believe that all
believers should receive water baptism, as a demonstration
of our faith, and in obedience to the commandment of
our Lord. This act represents a commitment by the believer,
and should be accompanied by a renewal and sanctification
via the Holy Spirit. Water baptism is an outward symbol
of spiritual identification with His death, burial,
and resurrection.
(Matthew 28:18-20)(Mark 1:4-11)
Fruits and Gifts of the Holy Spirit We
believe in the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit,
for the edification of the body of believers, and enabling
the believer to live a life pleasing to God (with the
evidence of speaking in tongues).
(Matthew 7:13-23)(Acts 2:4, 2:38-39)(Romans 12:4-8)(I
Corinthians 12:1-12)(I Corinthians 13:1-3) (Galatians
5:22-26)
Bodily Resurrection of the Saints to Eternal
Life We believe in the bodily resurrection
of the saints to eternal life.(Isaiah 26:19) (Daniel
12:1-3) (Matthew 22:30-32) (Mark 12:25-27) (Luke
20:34-38) (John 5:25-29) (Romans 8:22-23) (I Corinthians
15:35-45) (I Corinthians 15:51-55) (I Corinthians
15:20-28) (Philippians 3:20-21) (I
John 3:1-3) (Revelation 20:4-6)
Second Coming of Jesus ChristWe
believe in the second coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
(Matthew 24:1-44)(John 14:1-3)(Acts 1:9-11)(I
Corinthians 15:20-24)(I Thessalonians 4:15-17)(I Thessalonians
5:1-3)(II Thessalonians 2:1-4)(Titus 2:11-13)
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