Statement of Faith

The Bible

Is the inspired Word of God, we accept as our infallible rule of faith and guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine.

(II Tim 3:16, I Thes 2:13, II Peter 1:21) 

Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Our God is one, but manifested in three persons – The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit being coequal. 

(Phil 2:6, John 1:1, John 1:18, John 1:14, John 14:28, John 15:26, John 16:28)

Jesus Christ

The only begotten Son of God: conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, crucified, died, buried and resurrected, ascended into heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father, and is both true God and true man.

(John 1:1-2, I Tim 3:16, Phil 2:9-11, Matt 1:23, Luke 1:31,35, II Cor 5:21, Matt 28:6, Acts 1:9-11, Heb 7:25, Heb 1:3)

Salvation

All have sinned.  The only means of being cleansed from sin is repentance and faith in the blood of Jesus Christ. For more information about salvation or the new birth click here.

(II Cor 7:10, I John 5:12, John 3:3-5, John 3:16-17,  Acts 4:12)

Water Baptism

An emersion in water that represents Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. This is an outward expression symbolic of an inward change.

(Matt 28:19, Rom 6:4, Col 2:12, Acts 8:36-39)  

Baptism in the Holy Ghost

The Baptism in the Holy Ghost is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to give power to believers.  This experience is accompanied by the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance.

(Matt 3:11, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:9, Act 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4)

Sanctification

Santification is the continuing work of grace which begins at salvation.  It is the process of the Holy Spirit bringing purity to one's heart and life.

(Heb 12:14, I Thess 5:23, II Peter 3:18, II Cor 3:18, Phil 3:12-14, I Cor 1:30)

Healing

Healing is available through faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.  

(Mark 16:18, James 5:14-15, I Peter 2:24, Matt 8:1-17, Isa 53:4-5)

Resurection and the Lord's Return

The Christian’s hope is the soon-coming return of the Lord Jesus Christ and the resurrection from the dead.

(Rev 20:6, Acts 1:11, I Thess 4:16-17)

Hell and Eternal Retribution

Those who physically die in sin without accepting Jesus Christ are eternally lost.  There is no other opportunity for salvation.

(Heb 9:27, Rev 19:20)