The Bible & Scripture

We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. The Bible is the supreme authority in all matters of faith, conduct, and life. The Word of God is the direct revelation of the will of God for all men for all time. The Holy Spirit guarded and preserved each thought, phrase, and word from any error, omission or inaccuracy.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 | 1 Thessalonians 2:13 | Exodus 24:4 | 2 Peter 1:20-21

The One True God

We believe in one God who revealed Himself through scripture as the eternal Godhead (The Holy Trinity). He revealed Himself as one God, existing in three persons - The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. The Godhead is distinguishable but indivisible in essence; co-equal, co-eternal, and co-existent in nature, attributes, and purpose.

Deuteronomy 6:4 | Isaiah 43:10-11 | Matthew 28:19 | Luke 3:22

The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus is the second person of the Godhead. He is co-equal, co-eternal, and co-existent with the Father and the Holy Spirit. The scriptures declare:

His Virgin Birth - Matthew 1:23 | Luke 1:31, 35
His Sinless Life - Hebrews 7:26 | 1 Peter 2:22
His Miracles - Acts 2:22 | Acts 10:38
His Substitutionary Work on the Cross - 1 Corinthians 15:3 | 2 Corinthians 5:21
His Bodily Resurrection from the Dead - Matthew 28:6 | Luke 24:39 | 1 Corinthians 15:4
His Exaltation - Acts 1:9, 11 | Philippians 2:9-11

The Holy Spirit and Baptism

We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. He is co-equal, co-eternal, and co-existent with the Father and the Son. His ministry upon the earth is to convict and empower man and be the church's great advocate (comforter, counselor, helper, intercessor, strengthener, and standby). The Holy Spirit equips man with the fruits and gifts of the spirit.

The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus to all believers and is received subsequent to and in addition to salvation. The initial evidence of speaking with other tongues and other manifestations accompanies this experience. The purpose of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is to give us the power to be a witness for the gospel.

Matthew 3:11 | John 14:16-17, 26-31 | Acts 2 | Acts 19 | Acts 1:8 | Galatians 5:22-26

The Fall of Man

We believe man (men and women) were created good and upright, for God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” However, man, by voluntary transgression, fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God. Through Adam's transgression and fall, sin came into the world and passed upon all men.

Genesis 1:26-27 | Genesis 2:17 | Romans 5:12-19

The Redemption of Man

We believe man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing regeneration and renewing the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life. A regenerated man will produce evidence of their salvation. Ex: Bearing spiritual fruit, the witness of the Holy Spirit, and the outward evidence of holiness.

Luke 24:47 | John 3:3 | Romans 10:13-15 | Ephesians 2:8

Ordinances of the Church

We believe Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church, established two ordinances for the Church to follow: Water Baptism and Communion. Baptism in water, by full immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord. While it is not necessary for salvation, it is for all believers. It symbolizes a believer's identification with Jesus in His death, burial and resurrection.

The ordinance of Communion is also a commandment of the Lord Jesus that must be received consistently until His return. Only believers can come to the Table of the Lord, which consists of the bread and the cup. The bread speaks of His body, which was broken for us. The cup speaks of His blood that was shed for us.

Matthew 28:19 | I Peter 3:21 | Luke 22:7-20 | I Corinthians 11:17-30

Additional Works of Atonement

We believe the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ not only provided eternal redemption from sin but also redemption from sickness and disease and redemption from poverty and lack. Divine Healing has been provided for by the atonement. Divine Prosperity has also been provided by the Atonement. True prosperity not only has to do with financial provision but the prospering of the soul as well. It is wrought by the power of God through the principle of tithes and offerings, sow ered seed, and faithful stewardship of God’s Word. Believers are encouraged to prosper in every area of life as they follow God’s principles. Malachi 3:10 | 3 John 1:2 | Isaiah 53:5 | 1 Peter 2:24