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What We Believe

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!
Hebrews 13:8

Our Beliefs

The Holy Scriptures

We believe that the Bible is God inspired.
2 Timothy 3:16,17

The Eternal Godhead

We believe that God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 13:14

The Fall of Man

We believe that man is created in the image of God
but that by voluntary disobedience fell from perfection,
thereby imputing sinfulness to all human beings.
Romans 5:12

The Plan of Salvation

We believe that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us,
signing the pardon for all who believe in Him.
John 3:16; Romans 5:8

Salvation through Grace

Salvation is God’s gift to us.
Ephesians 2:8

Repentance and Acceptance

We believe that, upon sincere repentance and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.
Romans 10:8-10; 1 John 1:9

The New Birth

We believe that a very real change takes place in people who accept Christ as Savior; believers allow Christ’s life to be lived through them.
2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20

Daily Christian Life

We believe that it is the will of God for believers to walk
in progressive sanctification, growing continuously in the faith.
Hebrews 6:1

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign
of an inward work. We believe in the commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of bread and the fruit of the vine.
  Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Baptism with the Holy Spirit

We believe that the baptism with the Holy Spirit empowers
believers and that the Holy Spirit’s incoming follows
the same pattern that is described in the New Testament.
  Acts 2:4

The Spirit-filled Life

We believe that it is the will of God that we daily
walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 4:30-32

The Gifts and the Fruit of the Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon Christians, and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22-25

Moderation

We believe that people who follow Christ should avoid
the extremes of fanaticism and pursue lives of balance
and moderation, demonstrating gentleness and patience.
  Philippians 4:5; Colossians 3:12-13

Divine Healing

We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal
the sick in answer to the prayer of faith.
James 5:14-16

The Second Coming of Christ

We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:11-13

Church Relationship

We believe that followers of Christ have a sacred duty
to identify with the visible church of Jesus Christ
and should meet regularly with fellow believers.
Hebrews 10:24-25

Civil Government

We believe that laws and ordinances come
from God’s ultimate authority and should be upheld,
except when they are in opposition to the revealed will of God.
Romans 13:1-5

The Final Judgment

We believe every person will one day stand before
the judgment seat of Christ to receive eternal life or death.
 Revelation 20:11-15; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10

Heaven

We believe that heaven is the glorious
eternal home of born-again believers.
   John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17 

Hell

We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment
for all who reject Christ as Savior.
   Revelation 20:10-15

Evangelism

We believe that the church’s primary responsibility is
taking the gospel to the entire world and making disciples.
   Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19-20 

Tithes and Offerings

We believe the method ordained of God for the support
and spread of His cause is giving tithes and offerings.
   Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7  
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