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Our Beliefs

Foundation Verses

2 Timothy 3:16 Matthew 28:19 Ephesians 2:8-9

Our Foundation in Christ

The fundamental teachings of this Congregation are reflected in the following clear statements of faith, each grounded in the infallible Word of God. These beliefs shape our identity, guide our ministry, and empower our service to those in need.

Holy Scriptures

2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Corinthians 2:13

We believe in the plenary-verbal inspiration of the accepted canon of the scriptures as originally given. The scriptures are infallible, inerrant, and the sole and final authority for all matters of faith and conduct.

"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."

The Eternal Godhead

Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

We believe in the Eternal Godhead who has revealed Himself as one God existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, distinguishable but indivisible.

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."

Humanity & The Fall

Genesis; Romans 5:12, 18

We believe in the creation, test, and fall of man as recorded in Genesis; his total spiritual depravity and inability to attain to Divine righteousness.

"Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned."

Jesus Christ

Luke 1:26-35; John 1:14-18; Isaiah 7:14; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 4:25

We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the savior of men, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, very God and very man. Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day, and personally appeared unto His disciples.

"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."

Salvation

Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 9:12, 22; Romans 5:11

We believe in the salvation of sinners by grace, through repentance and faith in the perfect and sufficient work of the cross of Calvary by which we obtain remission of sins.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Water Baptism

Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:34-36; 19:1-6

We believe in the necessity of water baptism by immersion in the Name of the Eternal Godhead in order to fulfill the command of the Lord Jesus Christ.

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."

Holy Spirit Baptism

Acts 2:1-4; 8:14-17; 10:44-46; Galatians 3:15

We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a real experience at or subsequent to salvation, with the scriptural evidence, namely, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.

"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."

Divine Healing

James 5:14-15; Mark 16:17-18

We believe in the healing of the body by Divine Power, or Divine healing in its varied aspects as practiced in the Early Church.

"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues... they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."

Holy Living

Ephesians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; 7:1

We believe in the Spirit filled life, a life of separation from the world and perfecting of holiness in the fear of God as expressing the true Christian faith.

"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you."

Spiritual Gifts

1 Corinthians 12-14

We believe in the operation of the gifts of the Spirit as enumerated in 1 Corinthians 12-14, as manifested in the early Church.

"Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord."

Communion

1 Corinthians 11:28-32; Matthew 26:26-28

We believe in the table of the Lord, commonly called the Communion or the Lord's Supper, for believers.

"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come."

Judgment & Eternity

Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:14-15; John 5:24; 3:16; Mark 9:43-48; 2 Thessalonians 1:9

We believe in the reality and personality of the Devil and eternal judgment in the Lake of Fire for the devil and his angels. We believe in eternal life for believers and eternal punishment for the unbelievers.

"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal."

The Church

Acts 15:22; Matthew 16:18; 18:15-20

We believe that there is one true universal church, made up of genuine believers, but this one universal church is also composed of many local churches in given localities. These churches are under the sovereign headship of the Lord Jesus Christ, exercising autonomous government under Him.

"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."

Civil Government

Romans 13

We believe that Government is ordained of God, and the powers that be are ordained as ministers of God to us for good. We declare our loyalty to our Government and its leaders and will assist in every way possible consistent with our faith in the Scriptures as Christian citizens.

"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God."