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I.  The Basis of all Doctrine

We believe that the Holy Bible is the true and infallible Word of God and as Christ is perfect so is His Word,[1]perfect and without error giving each of us truth and testimony of  what it means to be like Christ.[2] Every word of its text was God-breathed and inspired with no private interpretation in order that we might enter into and maintain a relationship with God the Father through His dear Son.[3] By believing, following and adhering to it’s doctrines,  we find correction and instruction which will lead us into right standing with God, bringing the fulfillment of every purpose and promise destined to be ours through Christ.[4] As believers we must adhere to its will and purposes over our own wants and desires. By doing so, we are able to present ourselves to the Lord in order to be approved in every good work[5], bringing forth a congregation that is united and of one purpose.[6]

[1] John 1:1; John 1:14, [2] John 5:39, [3] 2 Peter 1:19-21,[4] 2 Timothy 3:16,17; Romans 4:3; Psalms 119:105,[5] 2 Timothy 2:15,[6] Philippians 3:15-16

 

II. The Application of Truth

We believe that the Word of God is revealed in us as we adhere to its principles and learn to rightly divide and understand it’s words of truth.[7]  All preaching and teaching must reflect and adhere to sound doctrine in order that those being taught will hold fast to the principles proclaimed in the Word of God, instead of the fables of men.[8] In order to  present truth instead of opinion, Scripture must be closely studied and backed up by other Scripture.[9] It is impossible to adequately follow the principles and doctrines of the Word without the operations and administrations of the Holy Spirit being present in every service.  Growth and understanding of all doctrine must come with the assistance of the Holy Spirit who leads and guides us into all truth.[10]  Therefore, every spoken doctrine must be assisted by the life changing power of the Holy Spirit.[11]

[7] 2 Timothy 2:15, [8] Titus 2:1-8, Romans 16:17, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Malachi 2:7,[9] Isaiah 28:9, Matthew 18:16, 2 Corinthians 13:1,[10] 2 Corinthians 3:6, Romans 7:6, Romans 8:2-5, Acts 6:3, John 6:63,[11] I Corinthians 2:1-5, Mark 16:20, Psalms 104:4

 

III.  The Eternal & Holy God

We believe that there is only one true and living God creator of all things and preexistent even before the foundations of the world.[12] Our God is Spirit and chose to reveal himself in three realms , distinct offices used to fulfill His purposes in order that the work of the redemption of mankind might be manifest. [13]

The Father :  God revealed in the heavens. Creator of all things, so powerful that man cannot look upon His face and live,[14] sent His only begotten Son to restore the relationship between God and fallen man.[15]

The Son : God revealed in the flesh. God named himself and was conceived of His mother by the work of the Holy Spirit,  born of a virgin[16], sinless in life, [17]performer of miracles,[18]our substitute for sin[19]giving us restored relationship to God[20], alive and well[21], given the highest place of authority at the right hand of God continues to make intercession for us.[22] All authority was given to Him and His name is highly exalted taking complete dominion in the Supernatural and the natural realms.

The Holy Spirit : God’s Spirit revealed in the earth, opposed to other spirits who are not holy. Comes to indwell people who are cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Sent to us by Jesus to convince the world of it’s sin,  of God’s righteousness, and of coming judgment.  Called the Comforter who will lead and guide into all truth, only testifies or speaks of the things that are freely given to us by Christ.  He is the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead, who empowers us to fulfill the work of Christ on the earth by becoming His witnesses.[23]

These three are one the same and were one at creation[24], creation of man[25], the Baptism of Christ[26], and at Christ’s final atonement for sin.[27]

[12] Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 44:8,[13] Matthew28:19, Luke 3:22, 1 John 5:72, Genesis 1:26,[14] Exodus 33:20, I Corinthians 8:6, John 1:18,[15] John 3:16, Philippians 2:9-11,[16] Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:31, Luke 1:35,[17] Hebrews 7:26, I Peter 2:22,[18] Acts 2:22, Acts 10:38,[19] I Timothy 2:5-6, I Corinthians 15:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21,[20] Ephesians 2:18, John 14:6,[21] Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:39, I Corinthians 15:4,[22] Acts 1:9-11, Acts 2:33, Hebrews 1:3,[23] Acts 1:8, John 15:26, John 16:7-14, Romans 8:11,[24] Psalms 102:25, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1:2, Job 26:13,[25] Genesis 2:7, Colossians 1:16, Job 33:4,[26] Matthew 3:16-17,[27] Hebrews 9:14

 

IV. The Fall Of Man

We believe man was created good and upright; for God said, "Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness." [28]However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death[29], which is separation from God.  He fell from a place of relationship and spiritual purity to the depths of sin and iniquity simply by disobedience.[30]  Because of this action, all mankind became dominated by the works of the flesh and became sinners sold unto Satan.  Void by nature of the holiness and righteousness required to commune with God, inclined to evil, guilty and without excuse, justly deserving the condemnation of a just and holy God.[31]

[28] Genesis 1:27, Ecclesiastes 7:29, [29] Genesis 2:17, Romans 6:23, [30] Romans 5:19, Romans 5:12, John 3:6, Psalms 51:5, [31] Isaiah 53:6, Ephesians 2:3, Matthew 20:15, Galatians 3:10, Romans 1:20, Romans 3:19, Galatians 3:22

 

 

V. Salvation

We believe man’s only hope of redemption and restoration is through the shed blood of Jesus.[32] Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the cleansing of the new birth and renewing of the Holy Ghost, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God, with the hope of eternal life.[33] Those who call upon the Lord with sincere repentance[34], and acceptance of the Lord Jesus from the heart, are justified by His precious blood and condemnation is replaced with peace, assurance, and favor with God.  Once conversion takes place, all things becoming new.[35] The believer has new desires, new interests, and a new perspective on life, and time and eternity.  Seeking those things which are above becomes the purpose of one‘s life.[36]

[32] Isaiah 53:5, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 7:25, [33] Luke 24:47, John 3:3, Romans 10:13-15, Ephesians 2:8, Titus 2:11, Titus 3:5-7, [34] I John 1:9, Romans 10:9, 2 Corinthians 7:10, John 6:37, [35] John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 15:19, Galatians 2:20, Romans 3:24, Psalms 1:1-2, [36] Colossians 3:1

 

 

VI. Progressive Sanctification

We believe once we have been cleansed by the blood of Christ we will receive an inward witness or knowing that we are children of God.[37]Those who are truly part of the elect will make their election sure by the process of purification and sanctification. The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness.[38] We must sanctify ourselves daily; growing stronger in faith, power, prayer, love and service. First as babes desiring the sincere milk of the word, then as children walking humbly and seeking diligently the hidden life. When self decreases and Christ increases; we put on the complete armor of God, and yield to Christ in order to bear fruit in keeping with repentance.[39]

[37] Romans 8:16, Galatians 4:6, I John 3:2, [38] I Thessalonians 4:3, I Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Corinthians 7:1

[39] Proverbs 4:18, Hebrews 6:1, Romans 8:5, Isaiah 35:8, I Peter 2:2, Matthew 7:17, Matthew 12:33, Luke 3:8

 

 

VII. The Ordinances of the Church

We believe in water baptism and Holy Communion.  The ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded by the Scriptures. All who repent and believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized in Jesus Christ. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Him and that they also have been raised with Him to walk in newness of life.[40] The public profession of our faith is to be done without shame, proud of who we are in Christ.[41]If we confess our faith before men, Jesus will acknowledge us to the Father.

The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements of bread and the fruit of the vine, is the symbol expressing our appreciation of our Lord Jesus Christ and a memorial of his suffering and death and a prophecy of His second coming and is enjoined on all believers "till He come!”[42]  Serving and receiving this blessed sacrament should be preceded by a most solemn heart searching, and self examination, forgiveness, and love toward all men- that none partake unworthily and drink condemnation to his soul.[43]

[40] Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12, I Peter 3:20, [41] Matthew 10:32, Luke 12:8, [42] I Corinthians 11:23-34, Luke 22:19-20, [43] I Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5

 

 

VIII. Baptism of the Holy Spirit

We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is the indwelling of the promised Comforter [44]in mighty and glorious fullness to endue the believer with power from on high.  This power comes to give the believer power to witness and to stir up the gifts of the Spirit,  and increase prayers and intercession.[45] The believer can expect to receive the fullness just as the Jews and Gentiles did in Bible days, as in the house of Cornelius: when the Holy Ghost fell on them as in the beginning. While the Holy Spirit is like a mighty rushing wind and as tongues of fire, [46] He is also easily grieved and wounded by coldness, idle conversation, boastfulness, judging and criticizing other’s gifts, and by thoughts and actions that are dishonoring and irreverent to the Spirit of the living God. We believe the Holy Spirit enables and distributes gifts to men.  They include words of wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues and interpretation of tongues. Operation of these gifts is only limited to the degree of grace and faith possessed by the recipient. [47] These gifts are to be most earnestly desired and coveted as long as they are used to edify, or correct, or are beneficial to the church.  But for gifts to operate first we must reflect on a person’s fruit: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.  These fruits of the Spirit should be demonstrated as evidence of a Spirit filled life.[48]

[44]  John 14:16-17, Acts 1:5-8, Galatians 5:17, [45] Acts 2:4, Acts 8:17, Acts 10:44, Acts 19:6, I Corinthians 3:16,[46] Ephesians 4:30-32, Ephesians 6:18, I Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:2, [47] I Corinthians 12, I Corinthians4:12, Romans 11:29, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:2, [48] Galatians 5:22-26

 

 

VIIII. Divine Healing

We believe divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the Atonement, and is the privilege of all believers. It is God’s will that we prosper and be in health as our souls prosper.  [49]

[49] Matthew 8:17, Matthew 9:5, Mark 16:17-18, Acts 4:29-30, James 5:14-16, Isaiah 53:4-5

 

 

 

X.  The Second Coming Of Christ

We believe that the second coming of Christ is real and imminent; He will descend from Heaven in the clouds of glory with the voice of the archangel and the trump of God, the dead in Christ shall rise first then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord.  We believe that those who are watching and waiting will be caught away escaping the perilous wrath to come.[50] Until that time we are to continue to labor to reap the last day harvest.

[50] I Thessalonians 4:16-17, Titus 2:12-13, Matthew 24:36-44, Hebrews 9:28, Luke 19:13, Luke 12:35-37

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XI.  The Millennial Reign

We believe that Christ will return to the earth with His bride to destroy all false governments and kingdoms, thereby setting up peace and bring restoration and salvation  .  Upon His return we will rule and reign with Christ forever.[51]

[51] Zechariah 14:5, Revelations 1:7, Revelations 19:11-14, Revelations 20:1-6, Ezekiel 37:21-22, Zephaniah 3:19-20, Romans 11:26-27, Isaiah 11:6-9, Psalms 72:3-8, Micah 4:3-4

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XII. The Final Judgment

There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to the everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. [52]

[52] Matthew 29:46, Mark 9:43-48, Revelation 19:20, Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:8

 

XIII. New Heavens & New Earth

"We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness." [53]

[53] 2Peter 3:13,  Revelation 21, Revelation 22

 

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