What we believe
The Word of God We believe the Bible is God-inspired. (I Timothy 3:16,17)
The Plan of Salvation We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all that believe on Him. (John 3:16; Romans 5:8)
The New Birth We believe that a genuine change takes place in people who accept Christ as Savior; believers allow Christ’s life to be lived through them (2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 2:20).
Baptism of the Holy Spirit We believe that baptism with the Holy Spirit empowers believers, and that the Holy Spirit’s incoming follows the same pattern that is described in the New Testament (Acts 2:4).
Moderation We believe that people who follow Christ should avoid the extremes of fanaticism and pursue lives of balance and moderation, demonstrating gentleness and patience (Phil. 4:5, KJV; Col. 3:12, 13).
The Final Judgment We believe every person will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ to receive eternal life or death (Rev. 20:11-15; Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 5:10).
Evangelism We believe that the church’s primary responsibilities are taking the gospel to the entire world and making disciples (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:19-20).
Civil Government We believe that laws and ordinances come from God’s ultimate authority and should be upheld, except when they are in opposition to the revealed will of God (Rom. 13:1-5).
The Eternal Godhead We believe that God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Cor. 13:14).
Salvation Through Grace We believe that we receive salvation when we come to God through faith in the atoning work of Jesus on the cross. Salvation is God’s gift to us.(Ephesians 2:8)
Daily Christian Life We believe that it is the will of God for believers to walk in sanctification, growing continuously in the faith (Heb. 6:1).
The Spirit-Filled Life We believe that it is the will of God that we daily walk in the power of the Holy Spirit (Eph. 4:30-32).
Divine Healing We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to prayer offered in faith (James 5:14-16).
Heaven We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Rev. 7:15-17).
Church Relationship We believe that followers of Christ have a sacred duty to identify with the visible church of Jesus Christ and should meet regularly with fellow believers (Heb. 10:24, 25).
The Fall Of Humankind We believe that humankind is created in the image of God but, by voluntary disobedience, fell from perfection—thereby imbuing humanity with sinfulness (Rom. 5:12).
Repentance and Acceptance We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God. (1 John 1:9)
Baptism and Communion We believe that baptism by immersion in water is an outward sign of an inward work (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4). We believe in commemorating the Lord’s Supper by the symbolic use of bread and fruit of the vine (1 Cor. 11:24, 25).
The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon Christians (1 Cor. 12:1-11) and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life (Gal. 5:22-25).
The Second Coming of Christ We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (1 Thess. 4:16, 17; Titus 2:11- 13).
Hell We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as Savior (Rev. 20:11-15).
Tithes and Offerings We believe the method ordained by God for the support and spread of His cause is giving tithes and offerings (Mal. 3:10; 2 Cor. 9:7).