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 What We Believe

 

SECTION 1.       THE BIBLE
We believe that the Bible is God's infallible Word, written by men who were divinely and uniquely inspired, and that it is our supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice. We affirm our belief in the verbal and full, complete and absolute inspiration of the Scriptures in their original autographs.

Scripture References
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Peter 1:20-21
Jude 3


SECTION 2.       GOD THE FATHER
We believe in God the Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth, perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, and measureless in power. We rejoice that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, granting the right of the individual to directly approach Him in prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.

Scripture References
Genesis 1:1
1 Corinthians 8:6
Ephesians 1:3-6


SECTION 3.       JESUS CHRIST
We believe in the pre-eminence of Jesus Christ as our divine Lord and Master, God's only begotten Son, born of a virgin, sinless in His life, who atoned for the sins of the world by His death on the cross. We believe in His bodily resurrection, His ascension into heaven, His High Priestly intercession for His people, and His personal, visible, pre-millenial return to the world according to His promise.

Scripture References
Isaiah 7:14
Luke 1:1-5
John 1:1-5
Philippians 2:6-8
Colossians 2:8-9
Acts 1:9-11
Acts 7:56
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Hebrews 1:3
Luke 12:40
Acts 1:10-11
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
Titus 2:13
1 John 3:1-3
Hebrews 1:3


SECTION 4.       THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the Holy Spirit who came forth from God to convict the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, comfort, empower and seal forever those who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe that at the time of salvation, each believer in Christ is baptized by the Holy Spirit and becomes a member of the Body of Christ. Speaking in tongues is not the necessary evidence of baptism by the Holy Spirit. John 14:16-17; 16:7-11;Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9-13; Ephesians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 14:22.

Scripture References
John 14:16-17; 16:7-11
1 Corinthians 14:22
Acts 1:8
Romans 8:9-13
Ephesians 1:13
1 Corinthians 12:13


SECTION 5.       MAN'S SIN NATURE
We believe that all men are sinners by nature and by choice, but that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." We believe, therefore, that those who accept Christ as Savior and Lord shall be forever in God's presence, and that those who reject Christ as Savior and Lord will be forever separated from God.

Scripture References
John 3:16, 18, 36
Acts 16:31
Romans 3:23; 6:23


SECTION 6.       THE LOCAL CHURCH
We believe that the local church is to be composed of regenerated believers, voluntarily united together for the purpose of observing the two Scriptural ordinances of Baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper, the worship of God, the fellowship of believers, and the proclamation of the gospel of Christ throughout the world. We believe in the complete independence of the local church and its interdependence in association with other like-minded churches, and the separation of church and state.

Scripture References
Matthew 28:19
Luke 22:19-20
Acts 8:36-39
1 Corinthians 11:23-29


SECTION 7.       SPIRITUAL UNITY
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers, for which the Lord so earnestly prayed.

Scripture References
John 17:20-21



Covenant

Having been as we trust, brought by divine grace to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ, and to give ourselves wholly to Him, we do now solemnly and joyfully covenant with each other, TO WALK TOGETHER IN HIM, WITH BROTHERLY LOVE, to His glory, as our common Lord. We do therefore, in His strength, covenant:

That we will exercise a Christian care and watchfulness over each other, and faithfully and lovingly warn, exhort, and admonish each other as occasion may require;

That we will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, but will uphold the public worship of God, and the ordinances of His house;

That we will endeavor to conduct personal and family devotions at home, including the great duty of the Christian training of our children, and those under our care, for the service of Christ, and the enjoyment of Heaven;

That, as we are the light of the world, and salt of the earth, we will seek divine aid to enable us to deny ungodliness, and every worldly lust, and to walk circumspectly in the world, that we may be a testimony to men;

That we will cheerfully contribute of our property, according as God has prospered us, for the maintenance of a faithful and evangelistic ministry among us, for the care of the needy, and to spread the Gospel over the earth;

That we will in all conditions, even till death, strive to live to the glory of Him who hath called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.

"And may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make us perfect in every good work, to do His will, working in us that which is well pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory, forever and ever. Amen. " (Hebrews 13:30, 31)

 
 
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