OUR BELIEFS

ONE LIVING AND TRUE GOD

There is only one living and true God. God is one, but manifested in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. He is totally and completely Holy. Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; John 1:14; John 15:26; John 16:28, 1 John 5:5-8

 

JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Christ is fully divine and fully human. He is the only begotten Son of God. He is the second person of the God Head, who pre-existed with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus took upon Himself the form of man, was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus Christ was sinless, perfect, crucified, was buried, and resurrected, ascended into Heaven. He is now seated at the right hand of God, The Father. He is the perfect mediator between God and man. Isaiah 9:6; Colossians 1:15-19; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Philippians 2:5-8; John 1:1-3, 14-18

 

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND HIS BAPTISM

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the God Head. He has been sent to be a Comforter and Guide by God the Father. He dwells with us and is in us through baptism. Acts 1:5, 1:8, 2:1-4; Matthew 3:11; John 14:16-17

 

WATER BAPTISM

Baptism in water is a commandment of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is for believers only. It is not necessary for salvation but is an outward expression of an inward decision to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. This commandment is a symbol of the believer’s identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Matthew 28:19; Acts 8:36-39; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12

 

THE HOLY BIBLE

The Bible is the inspired Word of God. Every Scripture is God breathed, given by the Holy Spirit, to chosen men who recorded it. It is accurate, authoritative, and applicable to our everyday lives.     1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21

 

REPENTANCE

Repentance is the decision to turn away from sin and follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through belief and repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and salvation. Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9

 

SALVATION

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and the image of God. Through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin entered into the world. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, took human form to undo the work of the devil. He offered himself as a living sacrifice through the blood covenant that took place when he was crucified. God reconciled the world to Himself through Jesus Christ. His blood made a way for people to be redeemed and restored back to God after Adam’s historical mistake. Salvation is a free gift from God to man separate from the works of the Law, which is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. A man becomes saved by confessing with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in his heart that God raised him from the dead. It's your faith and trusts in Jesus that brings salvation. John 3:16-17; Romans 3:23-24; Romans 5:12-21; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8; 1 John 3:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 

 

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to edify, encourage, and comfort the people of God. The Bible lists of these gifts are not necessarily exhaustive, and the gifts may occur in various combinations. There are as many gifts as there are needs in the Body of Christ. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters. Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11,12:4-8; Ephesians 4:16; II Timothy 1:5-16; I Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; I Peter 4:10

 

HEALING OF THE SICK AND CASTING OUT DEMONS

Healing of the sick and casting out of demons is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign, which is to follow believers of Christ. The Bible gives us clear direction on how we are to have victory in our lives in the battle against the forces of evil. Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:16-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; I Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29; Ephesians 6:10-18; John 14:11-13; Luke 10:19

 

HEAVEN

Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; II Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; I Peter 1:4

 

HELL

After living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally tormented with the devil and the fallen angels. Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8

 

SECOND COMING

Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures. Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; II Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7