our beliefs
The Bible
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God, revealing the love of God to the world. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16
Salvation
We believe in personal salvation of believers through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Luke 24:46-47; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7
The Trinity
We believe in one God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Creator of all things. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6 God the Father is the Creator of heaven and Earth; the Sustainer of all things. There is but one God – infinite, eternal, and perfect in holiness, truth, and love.
The Son
The Son, Jesus, was supernaturally conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and was without sin. He was the vicarious Sacrifice of the sin of all mankind through His death on the cross. He arose from the dead in His own glorified body, appeared to many, ascended into heaven, and will return to Earth in power and glory. He is now the Head of His Body, the Church
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, unites man to Jesus Christ in faith, brings about the New Birth, and dwells within the believer, enabling him to grow in sanctification and righteousness and become a gift of God to the Church.
Deity
We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His death and resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15
Sanctification
We believe in sanctification through the Word of God and by the Holy Spirit, and we believe in personal holiness, and purity of heart and life. John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14
The Scripture
The Scriptures are the infallible and authoritative Word of God, without error, given for the purpose of directing man to salvation.
Holy Spirit Baptism
We believe in water baptism; in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, as distinct from the new birth; in speaking with tongues, as the Spirit of God give utterance (Acts 2:4); in the gifts of the Spirit; and in the evidence of the fruit of the Spirit.
Evangelism & Soul Winning
We believe in evangelism and missionary work, in accordance with Jesus’ commission to His church. Matthew 28:19
Holy Spirit Gifts
The gifts of the Holy Spirit — word of knowledge, word of wisdom, faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues—are available for the Church today.
The Church
The Church is the Body and Bride of Christ, whose task is to take the Gospel to all men in all nations and to make disciples of them.
Consummation
The Consummation of all things includes the visible, personal return of Jesus Christ, the Resurrection of the dead and the translation of those alive in Christ into the Presence of God for eternity.