What we believe

The Bible:

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

(See II Timothy 3:15-17.)

 

God:

There is one God, who has revealed Himself as Father; through His Son, in redemption; and as the Holy Spirit, by emanation. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)

 

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.)

 

The Holy Spirit:

Receiving the Holy Ghost is promised by Jesus to all those who believe. It is a powerful spiritual experience signified by speaking in tongues. (See Acts 1:5; Acts 2:4; Acts 2:33; Acts 5:32; Acts 10:45-46; Acts 19:6; Luke 11:13; Luke 24:49; John 7:38-39)

 

Baptism:

Jesus taught that baptism is part of the new birth experience. Baptism is for the remission of our sins. It must be done in the name of Jesus Christ and through water immersion. We obey the gospel by repentance, water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking in tongues. (See John 3:5; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17; I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4)

 

Living for Christ:

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.)

 

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.)