OUR BELIEFS
The Scriptures Inspired
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason. 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Peter 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12.
The One True God
The One True God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent "I AM." This One True God is revealed to us through Scripture in three persons as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christ's earthly mission and multifaceted revelation must never be confused with His divine position. Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isaiah 43:10; Matthew 1:23; Colossians 1:18-19; Matthew 28:19.
Man
His Fall and Redemption - Man was created good and upright, for God said, "let us make man in our image, after our likeness." But man, by voluntary transgression, fell, and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ the Son of God. Genesis 1:26-31; Genesis 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21.
The Salvation of Man
(A) The Grace of God, which brings salvation, has appeared to all men, through the preaching of repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ; Man is saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, and, being justified by grace through faith, he becomes an heir of God. Titus 2:11; Romans 8:14-17. (B) The evidence to the believer of his salvation, is the direct witness of the Spirit. Romans 8:16. This witness accompanies the obedience of Romans 10:9-10.
Baptism in Water
The ordinance of baptism by a burial with Christ should be observed as commanded in Scriptures, by all who have repented and in their hearts have truly believed on Christ as Savior and Lord. In so doing, they declare to the world that they have died with Jesus and that they have also been raised with Him to walk in newness of Life. Matthew 28:10; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4.
The Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements, bread and wine, is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ, a memorial of His suffering and death, and a prophecy of His second coming, and is enjoined on all believers "...until He comes." John 6:48; John 51:53-57; Luke 22:19-20; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26;
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe that the pentecostal baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire is obtainable by a definite act of appropriating faith on the part of the fully cleansed believer, and the initial evidence of the reception of this experience is speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Luke 11:13; Acts 1:5; Acts 2:14; Acts 8:17; Acts 10:44-46; Acts 19:6.
The Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit as outlined in Galatians 5:22 is an overflow of the characteristics of Jesus designed to be evidenced as we daily and continually die to the old Adamic nature that overflows out of our fleshly nature. The fruit of the Spirit in one's life is a true sign of spiritual maturity.
The Gifts of the Spirit
The charisma gifts of the New Testament (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11) are operational and functional and are for every believer today. Every believer is endued with the Holy Spirit at Salvation and each gift overflows out of the believer's life as faith arises to allow the gifts to operate. All believers will not have the same gift but must overflow with their particular gifts for the glory of God and the edifying of the Body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 1 Corinthians 12:27-31. Every Christian is admonished to continually "be filled with the Spirit" Ephesians 5:18.
Divine Healing and Health
Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and in the privilege of all Believers. Isaiah 53:4; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:18; Ephesians 4:11-13.
Eternal Life for the Righteous -
We believe that through the Born Again experience (John 3:3) that Christians will live eternally. The body will ultimately die, but the Spirit within the believer will live and reign with Christ forever. At Christ's coming the spirit will be joined with an incorruptible body which will live forever. 1 Corinthians 15:45-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17.