GOD

There is only one God, who exists eternally as the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

(Deuteronomy 6:4, Ephesians 4:6, Revelation 1:8, II Corinthians 13:14, Matthew 28:19)

 

JESUS

Jesus Christ  is God incarnate who was begotten by the Holy Spirit and born of a Virgin. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross, was raised bodily from the dead, ascended to heaven, and is now seated at the right hand of God. He will return to earth in great glory.

(Philippians 2:5-8, John 1:1-2, 14) (Luke 1:35, Isaiah 9:6; 7:14). (Hebrews 4:15, 1 John 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5) (Romans 8:34, Matthew 28:6,1 Corinthian 15:4, 2 Timothy 2:8, 1Thessalonians 1:10, Luke 22:69). (Matthew 24:29-31, John 14:1-3, Luke 12:40)

 

HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Son. He is the Person who convicts the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He regenerates, sanctifies and dwells in all believers, sealing them unto the day of redemption. He is also a Comforter, Helper, Guide and a Teacher who empowers ALL to live a Godly life. Sanctification or consecration is the setting apart of oneself from sin.

(1 John 5:7) (John 16:8). (1 Corinthians 3:16, Romans 8:9) (John 16:13, John 14:26, Galatians 5:16) ((Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15,16; 1 Thessalonians 5:23,24; 1 John 2:6).

 

PROMISE OF THE FATHER

All believers should ardently and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, which is the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire. With it comes the infilling of power for life and service, and the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry.

(Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31).

 

This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the New Birth

(Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9)

The gift of tongues is a spiritual gift given to believers and the primary use of the gift of tongues is for the edification of the Church. Tongues (prayer language) are given to the believer for personal edification.

(1 Corinthians 12:10; 12:28-30)(Acts 2:2-4; 19:6)(Acts 14:2,4)

 

THE BIBLE

The Bible is inspired by God and it is infallible. It is our supreme and final authority in faith and practice.

(II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:20, Revelation 22:18-19, I Thessalonians 2:13, Psalms 12:6)

 

SATAN

He is a created angelic being that rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven. He cannot act without the permission of God.

(Revelation 12:7-12, Job 1:12)

 

MAN/SIN

Was created in God’s image, but Adam sinned and humanity became alienated from God. Man’s only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ.

(Genesis 1:26-31; Genesis 3:17; Romans 5:12-21)

 

 SALVATION

We believe that we are saved by grace through faith. The inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit; the outward is a life of holiness and obedience to God’s word. A true conversion is evidenced by a spiritual rebirth, restoration of peace with God and man, the fruit of the Spirit, and obedience to God’s word. A believer of his own free will can forsake his faith, return to sin, and consequently forfeit eternal life with Christ.

(Titus 2:11, 3:5-7, Romans 10:13-15; Luke 24:47) (Romans 8:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Timothy 1:9) (1 Peter 1:23Romans 5:1Galatians 5:22-261 John 2:3-69.) (Matthew 25:24-30, John 3:36, John 15:1-7,Romans 6:16, Romans 8:35-39,1 Corinthians 9:27,1 Timothy 1:18-20,1 Timothy 4:12, Peter 2:22, 1 John 5:11-13, Revelations 2:10, Revelation 3:5, Revelations 3:16,Revelations 3:21-20; Hebrews 6:4-6)

 

THE CHURCH

The Church is the holy Bride and Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit. Each believer is an integral part of the church. We believe that The Lord’s Supper (Communion) and Baptism are ordinances of the Church.

(1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22, Hebrews 12:23, Revelation 21:27)

 

 

 RETURN OF CHRIST

Our Lord’s return is literal, personal, visible, imminent, pre-millennial, and pre-tribulational. Christ will reign for 1,000 years on earth. The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and whosoever is not found written in the Lamb’s Book of Life shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burns fire and brimstone, which is the second death. We, as promised in the Scriptures, look for a new heavens and a new earth wherein righteousness dwells.

(Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:13; I Thessalonians 1:10; Revelation 3:10; Zechariah 14:4-11;Revelation 19:11-16, 20:1-6; Psalm 89:3-4) (2 Thessalonians 1:7, Revelation 19:11-16, Romans 11:25, Revelation 20:1-7) (Revelation 19:20, Revelation 20:10-15, Matthew 25:41)