What We Believe

The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living.

Scripture References: II Timothy 3:15-17

We believe in the one ever-living God: infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purpose; and possessing absolute, indivisible deity. This one true God has revealed Himself as Father in creation, as Son in redemption, and as the Holy Spirit by emanation (giving out) in the church age.

Scripture References: Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 44:6, Ephesians 4:5-6, 1 Corinthians 8:4, James 2:19, Revelation 4:2

We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, born of a virgin; that He lived a sinless life, was crucified on Calvary for our sins, and bodily rose from the grave; and that He has been exalted to the throne of God where He is the only mediator between God and man. We believe that through His death and life we have personal salvation and power for victorious living.

Scripture References: Matthew 1:22-23, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-5, 14,
John 14:10-30, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4,
Acts 1:9-11

We believe that all men have sinned and stand in need of redemption, which is obtained through the new birth by faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Those repenting and being born again become children of God and heirs with Christ.

Scripture References: Romans 6:23, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, Romans 6:1-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 13:3, 1 Peter 3:21, Romans 8:1-16, John 3:5, Acts 2:38

We believe in water baptism by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sin.  Through baptism we identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Scripture References: Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:11-14; Acts 2:38

We believe that the Holy Spirit is active in the world today and that the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the initial evidence of speaking with other tongues, along with His accompanying gifts, is the privilege of all New Testament believers. The Holy Spirit provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.

Scripture References: John 16:7-18, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:38-39, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:25

We believe the Church has been called out of the world to be a habitation of God through the Spirit. As the Body of Christ on earth, the church offers hope to mankind. The church is one body made up of many members, diverse in their gifts and callings of the Holy Spirit. God has ordained church government and He gives various ministries, roles, tasks, or offices.

Scripture References: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

We believe that the spirits or souls of people were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. We believe that Heaven and Hell are real places of eternal existence. We believe in the pre-millennial return of Jesus Christ to receive His bride, the church, to Himself. At His coming, we believe the dead in Christ will be resurrected from the grave. We believe in Christ’s millennial reign on earth.

Scripture References: John 3:16, John 14:1-3, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:7-9, Revelation 20:15