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Statement of Faith
Holy Bible
The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. The Bible is inspired, infallible and inerrant (see Prov. 30:5; Rom. 16:25,26; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:Holy Bible- The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. The Bible is inspired, infallible and inerrant (see Prov. 30:5; Rom. 16:25,26; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20,21.
Trinity
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son (Jesus) and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and co-eternal (see Gen. 1:26; Isa. 9:6; Matt. 3:16,17; 28:19; Luke 1:35; Heb. 3:7-1 1; I John 5:7 ] God [ Godhead or Trinity ] is Creator of Heaven and Earth [ Gen.1:1-2, Col 1:16 ]
Christ is the Son of God
Jesus Christ is the second person of the Trinity, the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare many amazing things about Our Lord including: His Virgin Birth [ Luke 1:26-38 ], Creator [Jn1:3. Col 1:16 ], Miracles [Matt 11:1-4 ], His sinless life [ 1Pet 2:22, 1 Jn 3:4-5 ], His death on the cross for our sins [ 1 Pet 24, 1Cor 15:3, 2Cor 5:21 ], His physical resurrection from the dead [ 1Cor 15:4-8 Mark 16:1-8 ], His Ascension [Acts 1:9-11 ], His humility/ exaltation [ Phil 2;5-11]
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, equal to the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit first reveals Jesus Christ to us, as He is the instrument of New Spiritual Birth. [ John 1:13; 3:6-7; 15:26; 16:13-14 ]. He provides the Christian with power to lead a Godly life, He is our Comforter/ teacher/ Counselor. [ John 14: 16-18] We become God’s Temple when the Holy Spirit resides in us [ 1 Cor 3:16]. The 9 fruit of the Spirit [ Gal 5:22-23] are a by-product of the Holy Spirit changing our lives, as well as evidence of Spiritual growth. The nine gifts of the Spirit are different manifestations of the Spirit to build up the body of Christ. [ Ro 12:3-8; 1 Cor 12: 1-11]. We are instructed not to be ignorant of spiritual gifts, but in fact we should desire to know our gifts, but to use them with the understanding that love is more important than any gift. [ 1 Cor 13:1-8a]
The Fall of Man
Man was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26). However, by a voluntary act of the will, Adam and Eve disobeyed God (Genesis 3:6). . That first Sin separated humankind from God (Ephesians 2:11-18) and left man in a fallen or sinful condition (Romans 3:23).
The Salvation of Man
The only means of salvation is Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12& John 14:6). He died on the cross to pay the penalty of our sins (I Peter 2:24). He offers each of us a pardon for our sins (Hebrews 9:26) and wants us to become children of God (John 1:12). When we put our faith in Christ, it triggers a spiritual chain reaction. Our names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 3:5). We are given eternal life (John 3:16). We are adopted and become children of God (Galatians 4:4-7). Our sins are forgiven and forgotten (Heb. 8:12). We are born-again (John 3:3). We receive an eternal inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14 & I Peter 1:3-5). The evidence of salvation is two-fold. The internal evidence is the direct witness of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16). The external evidence is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22, 23). We become a new creation (II Cor. 5:17) and are transformed into the image of Christ [ 2 Cor 3: 18 ]
Repentance
Repentance is a change of mind which produces a desire to turn away from sin and follow Christ in every area of our lives which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance and faith in Christ we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation (see Acts 2:21; 3:19; 1 John 1:9). Prayer- We believe in the power of Prayer. Prayer is the process by which we talk and listen to our loving Father. Matt 6:6 when you pray go into your room [ closet] and close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen, your Father will see what is done in secret and reward you. Matt 18:1- Jesus spoke a parable to them to show them to pray and never give up. Our prayers move the heart of God to do the impossible.
Jesus Christ Indwells all Believers
The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of Jesus’ Great Commission. Every person born of the Spirit is an integral part of the Church as a member of the Body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (see John 17:11,20-23; Eph. 1:22; 2:19-22; Heb. 12:23).
Water Baptism
Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We believe that Baptism is a symbol that identifies you as a Christ follower. We also follow the example of immersion, which was set by the Baptism of Christ (see Matt. 28: 1 9; Acts 2:38).
Communion
Communion is the celebration of what was accomplished by Jesus Christ on the cross and verified through is resurrection. Communion is a special occasion when we receive the elements of juice and bread, which represent, the body and blood of Christ. As we drink the juice we are too remember the blood that was shed fro our sins, as we take the bread we remember the pain and suffering that Jesus endured for our sins. We also believe we are healed by the stripes that Jesus received as stated in [ Isaiah 53:5 ]. Healing Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is our responsibility and privilege to pray in faith for the sick. We believe that healing and miracles are still active, real and continue to fulfill the ministry of Jesus Christ through the power of His Spirit. Ps 103:2-3, Isa 53:5, James 5:14-16, and Mark 16: 15-18
Resurrection
Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross. As a result, both the saved and the lost will be resurrected - they that are saved to the resurrection of life, and they that are lost to the resurrection of eternal damnation (see Luke 24:16,36,39; John 2:19-21; 20:26-28; 21:4; Acts 24:15; 1 Cor. 15:42,44; Phil. 1:21-23; 3:21).
Heaven
Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ (see Matt. 5:3,12,20,6:20; 19:21; 25:34; John 17:24; 2 Cor. 5:1; Heb. 11:16; 1 Pet. 1:4).
Hell / Second Coming
Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to earth for the second time to establish His kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures (see Matt. 24:30; 26:63,64; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thess. 4:15-17; 2 Thess. 1:7,8; Rev. 1:7).
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