Articles of Faith
About the Church
We believe that the Church is made up of born-again believers (John 3:1-23) who profess Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ alone as the way to the Father (John 14:6). Each believer has differing life experiences, personalities, levels of maturity, cultural differences, and denominational vantage points. Each believer is responsible to work out their own salvation (Philippians 2:12-13), through the power of the Holy Spirit leading us.
About the Bible
The Bible is the infallible/inerrant Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. (See II Timothy 3:15-17.)
About God
We believe in One God who is The Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God manifested (rendered/made visible) in flesh. The Father is in the Son. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)
About Sin and Salvation
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.)
About the Gospel
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism under the authority of Jesus Christ (burial), and the baptism of the Holy Spirit (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:37-39; Romans 6:3-4.)
About Christian Living
As Christians, we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)
About the Future
Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life and the unrighteous eternal death. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)