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The Word of God
We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the
inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the
complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men, and the
Divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life. (2 Timothy
3:14-17; Hebrews 4:12)
The Trinity
We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and
eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been
conceived of the Holy Ghost and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the
cross a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He
arose bodily from the dead, ascended into Heaven, where at the right
hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate.
(John 3:16, 14:6; Romans 5:9-11)
Holy Spirit
We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord
Jesus Christ, and during this age to convict men, regenerate the
believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer
for godly living and service. (John 3:5-8; 1 Corinthians 2:10-12)
Man as Sinner
We believe that man was created in the image of God but fell into sin
and is therefore lost, and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit
can salvation and spiritual life be obtained. (Romans 3:23, 6:23; 1
John 1:8-10)
Salvation
We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection
provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who
believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy
Spirit, and thus become children of God. (John 1:12; Romans 10:9;
Ephesians 2:8-9)
Baptism
We believe that water baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances to
be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however,
not to be regarded as means of salvation. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; 1
Corinthians 12:13)
The Church
We believe that the true Church is composed of all such persons who
through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy
Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ of which He is the
head. (Ephesians 1:22-23; 1 Timothy 3:15)
Church Membership
We believe that only those who are thus members of the true Church
shall be eligible for membership in the local church. (1 Corinthians
12:27; Ephesians 2:19)
Governance
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church, and
that every local church has the right under Christ to decide and govern
its own affairs. (Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Peter 5:1-3)
Second Coming of Christ
We believe in the personal and pre-millennial and imminent coming of
our Lord Jesus Christ and that this "Blessed Hope" has a vital bearing
on the personal life and service of the believer. (Matthew 24:27; John
14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16)
The End Times
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead, of the believer to
everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, of the unbeliever to
judgment and everlasting conscious punishment. (Matthew 24:1-31; 2
Peter 3:10-13; Revelation 21:22)
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