The Scriptures
We accept the Bible as the inspired Word of God and accept it as our infallible guide in matters of conduct and doctrine.
EscriturasII Tim. 3:16; I Thess. 2:13; II Peter 1:21
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The Godhead
We believe our God is one but manifested in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as being co-equal.
EscriturasPhilippians 2:6
Redemption
We believe man, created in the likeness and image of God, fell from that original state because of Adam’s transgression. Jesus came to reverse sins affect on man and restore him back to God.
EscriturasRom. 3:23, 3:10, I John 3:8
Eternal Life and New Birth
We believe the new birth comes through salvation (repentance from sin) which produces eternal life.
EscriturasI John 5:12, John 3:3-5
Water Baptism
We believe this ordinance is a symbol of the Christians identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection over sin.
EscriturasMatt. 28:19, Rom. 6:4, Col 2:12, Acts 8:26-39
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
We believe this gift is received after the new birth and is an experience that can be accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
EscriturasMatt. 3:11, John 14:16-17; Acts 19:1-7, 2:4
Sanctification
We believe sanctification is a progressive work of grace starting at the time of the new birth which produces holiness.
EscriturasHeb. 12:14; I Thess. 5:23; Phil. 3:12-14; II Cor 3:18
Divine Healing
We believe healing is provided through the atonement of Christ by the Holy Spirit and is for physical ills.
EscriturasMark 16:18, James 5:14-20; I Peter 2:24; Matt. 8:17; Isaiah 53:4-5
Resurrection
We believe in the resurrection of those dead in Christ as outlined in Acts 1:11, I Thess. 4:16-17 and the return of the Lord as King of Kings as outlined in Rev. 20:6.
EscriturasActs 1:11; I Thess. 4:16-17; Rev. 20:6
Hell and Eternal Retribution
We believe one who physically dies in his sins without Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost and will be punished in an endless existence in a lake of fire.
EscriturasHeb. 9:27, Rev. 19:20