1: We believe the entire Bible to be the inspired, infallible Word of God the revelation of God's will for man and the divine and final authority for the Christian life.2: Timothy 3:16-17
2: We believe in one God, the Creator of all things, who is revealed in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. Deuteronomy 6:4-5; John 15:26.
3: We believe Jesus Christ to be truly God and truly man, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, crucified, and resurrected, to the right hand of God the Father as our High Priest and Advocate. Matthew 1:18; Hebrews 12:2
4: We believe in personal salvation and forgiveness of sins through the shed blood of Jesus Christ on the cross, acknowledging every person's need for the grace and mercy of God. Romans 3:23-24; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 1:9.
5: We believe in the eventual resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost. John 14:1-3; 1 John 5:11; Revelation 20:15.
6: We believe in baptism by immersion for all that have placed their faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sin, and who desire to publicly identify with Him in His death, burial and resurrection, in accordance with the Bible's command. Matthew 28:19; Acts 8:36-39; Romans 6:4.
7: We believe in the present supernatural ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose purpose is to glorify Jesus Christ and instruct and empower every believer for godly service. John 16:13-14;
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
8: We believe that the baptism with the Holy Spirit is a promise from the Father for every believer and is distinct and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. Matthew 3:11; Acts 2:4; 38-39; Acts 19; 4-6.
9: We serve the Lord's Supper to all who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ according to the scripture, Remembering Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and celebrating His resurrection power.
Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
10: We believe in the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and that His appearance will be a bodily resurrection of those who died in Christ. Matthew 24:29-31; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
11: We believe that Jesus Christ is our Healer. Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:14-15;
1 Peter 2:24.
12: We believe in the power and effectiveness of prayer. Philippians 4:6-7; James 5:15-16.
13: We believe God has a plan for each and every believer's life. Matthew 5:16, 25:40;
Jeremiah 29:11.
14: We believe every believer is called to minister. 2 Corinthians 5:18.
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