We Believe

The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives. (Deut. 4:1-2, Psalm 119:11, 89, 105, Is. 40:8, Matt. 22:29, John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17, Rom. 15:4 | 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Heb. 1:1-2; 4:12, 1 Peter 1:25, 2 Peter 3:16)

Trinity
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority. (Deut 6:4, Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 28:19 | Mark 1:9-11, Luke 1:35, John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16,  Rom 8:9-11, 1 Cor. 8:6, 2 Cor. 13:14, Heb. 1:8-10, James 2:19)

The Father
God is great: He is all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move, and exist. God is good. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises. (Ex. 3:14, Num. 23:19, Lev. 11:44-45; 19:2, Psalm 11:4-6, Mal. 3:6, John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1, Acts 17:28, Rom. 3:3-4)

The Son
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life. We also believe in the personal, imminent return of Jesus Christ, first to gather His children, then to return to the earth and establish His kingdom. (Isaiah 7:14; 53, Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6, Luke 22:70; 24:46-47, John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5, Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56, Rom. 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4, 1 Cor. 8:6, 2 Cor. 5:19-21,Gal 4:4-5 | Phil. 2:5-11 | Col. 1:15; 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16, Acts 1:11, 1 Thess. 4:16-18, Titus 2:13)

The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us and makes us more like Christ. . (Gen. 1:2, Psalm 51:11; 139:7, Isaiah 61:1-3, Joel 2:28-32, Mark 1:10, Luke 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12, John 15:26; 16:7-14, Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2, Rom.8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27, 1 Cor. 3:16, Eph. 1:13-14, 2 Peter 1:2, Rev. 22:17)

The Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. (John 3:16, 36, Romans 6:23, 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13, Rev. 20:15)

Man
Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love. (Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3, Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5, Isaiah 6:5, Jer. 17:5, Acts 17:26-31, Rom.1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25, 1 Cor. 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-22, Ephesians 2, Col. 1:21-22; 3:9-11)

Salvation
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts. (Is. 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7, Matt. 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6, Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32, John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24, Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31, (Rom. 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6, 1 Cor. 1:18, 2 Cor. 5:17-20, Gal. 2:20; 3:13, Eph. 2:8-10, Phil. 2:12-13, Heb. 9:24-28, Rev. 3:20)

Healing
We believe in divine healing for the total man, spirit, mind, and body and that this healing is accomplished in the redemptive work of Christ on the cross and appropriated in the believer’s life through prayer. (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:17 , 1 Peter 2:24; James 5:13-15)

Holy Spirit Baptism
We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit as an enduement of power for all believers.  This baptism results in a deeper expression of spiritual fruit a greater growth in Christ-likeness, a genuine manifestation of spiritual gifts including: a prayer language (speaking in tongues), and power to be a witness and anointed servant of God, and a more effective prayer life. (Acts 2:4,38-39; 10:44-46; 19:1-6, Eph. 5:18, Gal. 5:22,23, 1 Cor. 12:1-11, 2 Cor. 3:18, Rom. 8:26, 27)

Communion
We believe in the sacraments of the church established by Jesus Christ our Lord, the Lord’s Supper, and baptism by immersion as a symbol and witness of the new birth. (Matt. 26:26-30; 1 Cor. 11:23-26, Matt. 28:19; 1 Peter 3:20-22)

The Church
The Church is a local community of baptized believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying all His commands, and it seeks to bring the Gospel to the world. The Church works together in love and unity, intent on the ultimate purpose of glorifying Christ. (Matt. 16:18-19; 18:15-20, Acts 2:41-47; 5:11-14; 13:1-3; 14:23; 16:5; 20:28, 1 Cor. 7:17; 9:13-14; 12, Eph.1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:10-12; 5:22-32 , Col. 1:18; 3:15, 1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Peter 5:1-4)