Doctrinal Statement

God

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons called the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – and these are of one
essence and equal in attributes and perfection – therefore to be honored and worshipped as the true God.
Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Scripture

We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the infallible, inerrant Word of God, a divine revelation. The original writings were
verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit, and are the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice, to which nothing can be added nor taken away.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21

Jesus

We believe that the historic person of Jesus Christ was God incarnate, incorporating the mystery of being both fully
God and fully man. He was and is the creator and sustainer of the universe, the bodily expression of God’s indescribable love,
the fulfillment of all divine prophesy and the divine and only provision for man’s salvation.
 1 John 3:5; 1 Timothy 2:5

We believe in His divinity, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death,
in His shed blood and suffering on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the
Father, and in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory.
Hebrews 1:5-10; Luke 1:35; John 1:14, 29; 1 Peter 1:18, 19

We believe that Jesus is the mediator, the sole priest, prophet, king, savior and head of the church. It belongs to His majesty from His throne
of glory, to rule and teach the church, through His Word and spirit. He is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.
Colossians 1:18; Isaiah 9:6

Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person, is co-equal with God in all His attributes, and is sent by the Lord Jesus Christ
from the Father, to convict the world of sin, to regenerate, indwell, guide, and teach the believer, and to empower him to live in victory
over sin.  We believe that with the power of the Holy Spirit we can, both individually and corporately, do the works of Christ to
the honor and glory of God so that His character in action will be experienced by ourselves and be discernible to the world.
John 15:26; 16:7, 8, 13; Ephesians 5:18

Angels

We believe in the existence of a distinct order of created, yet spiritual beings known as angels.   Angels are ministering
spirits sent forth to minister to those who shall be heirs of salvation; they guard, defend, and deliver God’s people, and
assist God in carrying out His work on the earth. All angels have supernatural powers subjected to God’s sovereign purposes.
Matthew 18:10; Luke 1:19, 1 Peter 3:22; Acts 5:19; 27:23, 24; Job 1-2

Satan

We believe that Satan is a real supernatural personality, a fallen angel of great power, cunning and wickedness, the enemy of God
and of all good, seeking the destruction of Christ and the eternal ruin of every soul, but is limited in the scope of his power by God.
Mark 1:13; John 13:2; Job 1:12, 2:1-6; 1 Corinthians 10:13

We believe that many angels fell together with Satan, beings the Scriptures now identify as demons. Though
under the direct control of Satan to do his will, they are limited by and serve the ultimate purposes of God.
Revelation 12:7-9; 1 Samuel 19:9; 1 Corinthians 5:5; 2 Corinthians 12:7

Man

We believe that man was created in the image of God, but in the sin of the first Adam the whole human race fell and apart from Christ is spiritually dead and lost.
Genesis 1:26; Romans 3:23, 5:12

Salvation

We believe that salvation is a free gift of God’s grace based on the substitutionary death of Christ on the cross. Spiritual life may be
 received, not by human merit or works, but through faith in Christ as personal Savior. All who have received salvation
through faith in Christ are kept secure in their salvation by God’s keeping power.
John 1:12, 13; 5:24; 10:27-29; Ephesians 1:7, 2:8; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 5:13

The Church

We believe that the church consists of all those who truly believe on Jesus Christ, that it is the body and bride of Christ, and
 its mission is to witness for Christ among all nations. We believe that through the Holy Spirit there is a communion or a
spiritual unity of all believers in Christ, thus constituting both the visible and invisible kingdom of God on earth.
1 Corinthians 12:12, 13; Ephesians 4:4; Colossians 1:18; Revelation 21:9

Baptism

We believe that in water baptism we are making a public declaration of our trust in Christ alone for salvation.
In the observance of Communion we are remembering Christ’s death and looking forward to His return.
Matthew 28:19, 20; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Resurrection

We believe there will be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; the just resurrected unto life, the unjust resurrected unto judgment.
1 Corinthians 15:50-54; Revelation 20:11-15

Second Coming

We believe the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent, visible and personal. This is
the believer’s  blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18