| What We Believe In Essentials Unity - In Non-Essentials Liberty, In All Things Charity (Christian Love) We Believe in . . . The Holy Scriptures. We believe the Bible is God-inspired(2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Eternal Godhead. We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit(2 Corinthians 13:14). The Fall of Man. We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection (Romans 5:12). The Plan of Salvation. We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). Salvation Through Grace. We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8). Repentance and Acceptance. We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (I John 1:9). The New Birth. We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20). Daily Christian Living. We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith(Hebrews 6:1). Baptism and The Lord's Supper. We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work (Matt. 28:19). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine (I Corinthians 11:24-25). Baptism With The Holy Spirit. We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible days(Acts 2:4). The Spirit-Filled Life. We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily (Ephesians 4:30-32). The Gifts and Fruit of The Spirit. We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (I Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22). Moderation. We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism(Philippians 4:5). Divine Healing. We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith(James 5:14-16). The Second Coming of Christ. We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (I Thessalonians 4:16-17). Church Relationship. We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible Body of Christ(Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25). Civil Government. We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God(Romans 13:1-5). The Final Judgement. We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgement seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death(2 Corinthians 5:10). Heaven. We believe that Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers(John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17). Hell. We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior(Revelation 20:10-15). Evangelism. We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church(James 5:20). Tithes and Offerings. We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7). |