Statement of Faith
Inspired Scriptures. All Scripture (Old and New Testaments) is divinely inspired of God; and is the only authority of faith and Godly conduct. 1 Tim. 3:15-17
God. There is one true and living God, the Creator of all things; All Knowing, Eternal Love, the Redeemer of mankind, He has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. John 1:1-14
The Trinity. We may scripturally speak of the God of heaven as a trinity, though He is One Lord. God has revealed Himself in three distinct personal attributes and yet absolutely unified into One. John 1:1-14
Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God explicitly declares:
His virgin birth - Matthew 1:23
His sinless life - Hebrews 7:26
His substitutionary sacrifice on the cross - 1 Corinthians 15:3
His bodily resurrection from the dead - Matthew 28:6, Corinthians 15:4
His place at the right hand of God - Acts 2:33
The fall of Man. God has created man good and free of any evil. However, man of his own choice transgressed the will and command of God; thereby inheriting the nature of sin which results in physical death as well as spiritual death (separation from God).
The Salvation of Man. Man can now be redeemed through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God. This salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ, being justified by grace through faith, Romans 10:9-15. The inward witness of the Spirit and the outward witness of a holy and righteous life are the evidence of salvation, Romans 8:16, Ephesians 4:24.
Inspired Scriptures. All Scripture (Old and New Testaments) is divinely inspired of God; and is the only authority of faith and Godly conduct. 1 Tim. 3:15-17
God. There is one true and living God, the Creator of all things; All Knowing, Eternal Love, the Redeemer of mankind, He has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. John 1:1-14
The Trinity. We may scripturally speak of the God of heaven as a trinity, though He is One Lord. God has revealed Himself in three distinct personal attributes and yet absolutely unified into One. John 1:1-14
Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God explicitly declares:
His virgin birth - Matthew 1:23
His sinless life - Hebrews 7:26
His substitutionary sacrifice on the cross - 1 Corinthians 15:3
His bodily resurrection from the dead - Matthew 28:6, Corinthians 15:4
His place at the right hand of God - Acts 2:33
The fall of Man. God has created man good and free of any evil. However, man of his own choice transgressed the will and command of God; thereby inheriting the nature of sin which results in physical death as well as spiritual death (separation from God).
The Salvation of Man. Man can now be redeemed through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God. This salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ, being justified by grace through faith, Romans 10:9-15. The inward witness of the Spirit and the outward witness of a holy and righteous life are the evidence of salvation, Romans 8:16, Ephesians 4:24.
Ordinances of the Church cont....
The Church of the Lord Jesus. Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, His body and is its source of authority and power. each person who has been born of the Spirit is and important part of the church of God. The church has as it’s divine mission the command of the lord Jesus Christ to take the Gospel to all the world, and to make disciples of all nations, Ephesians 1:22, Hebrews 12:23, Matthew 28:19-20. The church is established to Evangelize the world, worship God, and edify the body of saints, Ephesians 1:11-16, John 4:23-24, Mark 16:15-20.
Divine Healing. Perfect health is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers. Divine healing is a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Matthew 8:16-17, James 5:14-16.
The Resurrection. The dead in Christ will rise first and then those of us who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them and so shall we ever be with the Lord. This is the precious hope of the church. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
The Millennial. This is the time that Christ will visibly return with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years. There will be universal peace at this time, Zechariah 14:5, Revelations 20:1-6, Isaiah 11:6-9.
The Judgment. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life shall go to everlasting punishment and torment; while the righteous shall enter into everlasting life and peace, Revelations 19:20.
The Church of the Lord Jesus. Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, His body and is its source of authority and power. each person who has been born of the Spirit is and important part of the church of God. The church has as it’s divine mission the command of the lord Jesus Christ to take the Gospel to all the world, and to make disciples of all nations, Ephesians 1:22, Hebrews 12:23, Matthew 28:19-20. The church is established to Evangelize the world, worship God, and edify the body of saints, Ephesians 1:11-16, John 4:23-24, Mark 16:15-20.
Divine Healing. Perfect health is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers. Divine healing is a part of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Matthew 8:16-17, James 5:14-16.
The Resurrection. The dead in Christ will rise first and then those of us who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them and so shall we ever be with the Lord. This is the precious hope of the church. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
The Millennial. This is the time that Christ will visibly return with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years. There will be universal peace at this time, Zechariah 14:5, Revelations 20:1-6, Isaiah 11:6-9.
The Judgment. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life shall go to everlasting punishment and torment; while the righteous shall enter into everlasting life and peace, Revelations 19:20.
Ordinances of the Church.
Water Baptism. Baptism of water by immersion is commanded in the Scriptures. Baptism symbolizes that the “born again” person has died with Christ and has been raised with Him in newness of life, Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:4
The Lord’s Supper. Consisting of bread and the fruit of the vine, expresses our sharing the divine nature of the Lord, 2 Peter 1:14. All believers are to share in this memorial until the return of our Lord. As we partake in Holy Communion we remember His suffering and Death, 1 Corinthians 11:26.
The Baptism in the Holy Ghost. This being the normal experience of all in the early Christian Church should be experienced by all in the body of Christ today. With the baptism in the Holy Spirit comes a deeper reverence of God, and overflowing of the Spirit, endowment of power for life and service, a greater love for the mighty things of God, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Acts 2:43, Acts 8:12-17, Acts 2:42, John 7:37-39.
Sanctification. Sanctification is the act of separating from evil, sin and the lusts of the world. In identifying with Christ and exercising faith in His sacrificial death and resurrection the believer’s sanctification becomes a reality to them. Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 2:20.
Water Baptism. Baptism of water by immersion is commanded in the Scriptures. Baptism symbolizes that the “born again” person has died with Christ and has been raised with Him in newness of life, Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:4
The Lord’s Supper. Consisting of bread and the fruit of the vine, expresses our sharing the divine nature of the Lord, 2 Peter 1:14. All believers are to share in this memorial until the return of our Lord. As we partake in Holy Communion we remember His suffering and Death, 1 Corinthians 11:26.
The Baptism in the Holy Ghost. This being the normal experience of all in the early Christian Church should be experienced by all in the body of Christ today. With the baptism in the Holy Spirit comes a deeper reverence of God, and overflowing of the Spirit, endowment of power for life and service, a greater love for the mighty things of God, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Acts 2:43, Acts 8:12-17, Acts 2:42, John 7:37-39.
Sanctification. Sanctification is the act of separating from evil, sin and the lusts of the world. In identifying with Christ and exercising faith in His sacrificial death and resurrection the believer’s sanctification becomes a reality to them. Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 2:20.