I. The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is God-inspired.
• 2 Timothy 3:16 -17
II. The Eternal Godhead
We believe God is Triune: Father,
Son and Holy Ghost.
• II Corinthians 13:14
III. The Fall of Man
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection.
• Romans 5:12
IV. The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him.
• John 3:16 and Romans 5:8
V. Salvation Through Grace
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ.
• Ephesians 2:8 - 9
VI. Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.
• Romans 10:9
VII. The New Birth
We believe that the change that takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very
real one.
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Galatians 2:20
VIII. The Daily Christian Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith.
• II Peter 3:18
We believe the Bible is God-inspired.
• 2 Timothy 3:16 -17
II. The Eternal Godhead
We believe God is Triune: Father,
Son and Holy Ghost.
• II Corinthians 13:14
III. The Fall of Man
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection.
• Romans 5:12
IV. The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him.
• John 3:16 and Romans 5:8
V. Salvation Through Grace
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ.
• Ephesians 2:8 - 9
VI. Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.
• Romans 10:9
VII. The New Birth
We believe that the change that takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very
real one.
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Galatians 2:20
VIII. The Daily Christian Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith.
• II Peter 3:18
IX. Water Baptism
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work.
• Matthew 28:19 and Romans 6:3 - 5
X. The Lord’s Supper
We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of the bread and juice of the vine.
• I Corinthians 11:24, 25
XI. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and His is after the same manner as in the Bible days.
• Acts 2:4
XII. The Spirit-filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily.
• Ephesians 4:30-32 and 5:1 - 2
XIII. The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
• 1 Corinthians 12:1-11;
Galatians 5:22 - 23
XIV. Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith.
• James 5:14-16
XV. The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the Second Coming of Christ is personal and imminent.
• Matthew 24:36 and
Thessalonians 4:16-17
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work.
• Matthew 28:19 and Romans 6:3 - 5
X. The Lord’s Supper
We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of the bread and juice of the vine.
• I Corinthians 11:24, 25
XI. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and His is after the same manner as in the Bible days.
• Acts 2:4
XII. The Spirit-filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily.
• Ephesians 4:30-32 and 5:1 - 2
XIII. The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
• 1 Corinthians 12:1-11;
Galatians 5:22 - 23
XIV. Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith.
• James 5:14-16
XV. The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the Second Coming of Christ is personal and imminent.
• Matthew 24:36 and
Thessalonians 4:16-17
XVI. Church Relationship
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of God.
• Ephesians 4:11-13; Acts 16:5
and Hebrews 10:25
XVII. Civil Government
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God.
• Romans 13:1-5
XVIII. The Final Judgment
We believe that all shall stand before the judgment seat of God.
• 2 Corinthians 5:10
XIX. Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers
• John 14:1-3 and Revelation 7:15-17
XX. Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior.
• Revelation 20:10, 15 and Luke 16:23
XXI. Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church.
• Matthew 28:19 and James 5:20
XXII. Tithes and Offerings
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by the releasing of tithes and the giving of free-will offerings.
• Malachi 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:7
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of God.
• Ephesians 4:11-13; Acts 16:5
and Hebrews 10:25
XVII. Civil Government
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God.
• Romans 13:1-5
XVIII. The Final Judgment
We believe that all shall stand before the judgment seat of God.
• 2 Corinthians 5:10
XIX. Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers
• John 14:1-3 and Revelation 7:15-17
XX. Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior.
• Revelation 20:10, 15 and Luke 16:23
XXI. Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church.
• Matthew 28:19 and James 5:20
XXII. Tithes and Offerings
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by the releasing of tithes and the giving of free-will offerings.
• Malachi 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:7
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