OUR FAITH STATEMENT
We believe the Bible is the Inspired Word of God, the product of Holy Men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. We accept this Word as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine. (II Timothy 3:15; I Thessalonians 2:13; II Peter 1:21)
We believe in God the Father, Creator of our universe. (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1)
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was one with the Father. He existed with the Father from the beginning. He suffered, died, was buried and rose for our salvation. (Colossians 2:9; Luke 3:21-22; Phillipians 2:5-11)
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeded from both the Father and the Son and is eternal.
(John 15:26)
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ atones for our sins for without the shedding of the blood there would be no remission of sins.(Roman 5:9-11)
We believe that man's first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The new birth is necessary to all men, and when fulfilled produces eternal life. (II Corinthians 7:10; I John 5:12; John 3:3-5)
We believe that water baptism is a direct commandment from the Lord and is for believers only. It is symbolic of the Christian's Identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.
(Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:21; Acts 8:36-39)
We believe in the baptism in the Holy Ghost and Fire, which is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance. (Matthew 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 2:4)
We believe in sanctification, the process of God's grace by which the believer is separated from sin and becomes dedicated to God's righteousness. The Bible teaches that without Holiness no man can see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14; I Thessalonians 5:23)
