Our
Doctrine
1. THE
HOLY SCRIPTURES
We believe the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16,17).
2. THE
ETERNAL GODHEAD
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians
13:14).
3.
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).
4.
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; Romans
5:8).
5.
SALVATION THROUGH GRACE
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God
pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8).
6. REPENTANCE
AND ACCEPTANCE
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted
acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (I John 1:9).
7.
THE NEW BIRTH
We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and
life at conversion is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians
2:20).
8. DAILY
CHRISTIAN LIVING
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified
daily, growing constantly in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).
9. BAPTISM
AND THE LORD'S SUPPER
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an
inward work (Matt. 28:19). We believe in the commemoration of
the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice
of the vine (I Corinthians 11:24, 25).
10. BAPTISM
WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue
the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the
same manner as in Bible days (Acts 2:4).
11. THE
SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit
daily (Ephesians 4:30-32).
12. 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 (I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22).
13. MODERATION
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer
should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism (Philippians
4:5).
14. DIVINE
HEALING
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal
the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James
5:14-16).
15. THE
SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and
imminent (I Thessalonians 4:16, 17).
16. CHURCH
RELATIONSHIP
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with
the visible Body of Christ (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25).
17. 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).
18. THE
FINAL JUDGEMENT
We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgement
seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death (2 Corinthians
5:10).
19. HEAVEN
We believe that Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again
believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
20. HELL
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all
who reject Christ as the Savior (Revelation 20:10,15).
21. EVANGELISM
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility
of the Church (James 5:20).
22. TITHES
AND OFFERINGS
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and
spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings
(Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7).