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We believe…
- That the Bible is the inspired Word of God, without
error. We use and apply the Scriptures as the final authority in all
matters. (II Timothy 3:16; I Peter 1:21)
- That God is manifested in three distinct persons:
Father, Son and Holy Ghost. That the Godhead is equal in divine attribute
and function.
- That the Holy Spirit is the Comforter, sent by God
and Christ, to guide us in the truth of the Word of God. The Holy Spirit
is given at salvation and the gift of tongues was a sign gift of the
apostles until the completion of the Scriptures. (John 16:8-13; I
Corinthians 12:12-14)
- In the incarnation and virgin birth of the Lord
Jesus Christ; His identification as the Son of God, His vicarious
atonement for the sins of mankind by the shedding of His blood on the
cross, His bodily resurrection from the tomb, His ministry of intercession
at the Father’s right hand, and His physical return to earth.
- That Satan is the prince of darkness, the god of
this world, the tempter of men, and the accuser of the brethren. We
believe that Satan is real and actively seeking to destroy those who
follow after Christ.
- That God created the Heavens and the earth in a
literal, six day period. We reject evolution or theistic evolution.
- That man fell from the sinless state of perfection
(Genesis 3) and now is in need of the Savior, Jesus Christ, to restore the
proper relationship with God. (Romans 5:12; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3)
- That the Church is a group of regenerate, baptized
believers. The church observes the ordinances of baptism and communion,
meets for worship and fellowship, and exercises the gifts that God has
given each individual. The church is congregational rule with the officers
being the Pastors (elders) and deacons. (Acts 5:29; I Corinthians 6:1-8)
- In the immanent return of the Lord Jesus Christ in
two distinct phases: First, the rapture of the church; and second, the
return of Christ to set up His earthly kingdom.
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