-We
believe the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God.
We believe the Bible is the 100% authority in matters of life,
faith, and practice. Ps. 12:6,7, 119, 2 Tim. 2:15, 3:16
-We
believe in the one true God who is manifested in three persons:
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. De.
6:4, 1 Jn. 5:7, Mark 12:29
-We
believe that God is the creator and controller of the universe.
We believe there is no question to the historical accuracy
of all Biblical accounts including creation, which spanned
six literal days, the existence of Adam and Eve as the progenitors
of all people, the fall and the divine curse on all creation,
and the worldwide flood. Gen. 1-3, 6
-We
believe in the One, True, Living God--the God of Abraham,
Isaac, and Jacob (The Great I AM). He is our Father, through
Christ Jesus. Jesus made the only way for us to our
Heavenly Father, through His death and resurrection. One must
believe and accept salvation, which is given only through
Jesus Christ. Exod. 3:14-15, John 3:13-17, 14:6
-We believe Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He has
existed eternally, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born to
a Hebrew virgin, named Mary. He was born and lived a sinless
life, kept all the laws, was crucified, died and was buried
for our sins. On the third day, Jesus Christ rose victorious
over death and hell. He ascended into Heaven and now sits
at the right hand of God the Father. We believe in the bodily
return of Jesus Christ to establish His literal, eternal kingdom.
Ps. 90:2, Isa. 43:10, Matt. 1:20-25, Jn. 1:14, Acts 1:9-11,
1 Cor. 15:3-4, Phil. 2:13, Heb. 7:25-26, 9-18
-We
believe the divine third person of the trinity is the Holy
Spirit. We believe every believer should be filled with the
Holy Spirit. We believe in the gifts of the Spirit. Joel 2:28,
Matt. 28:19, Luke 24:49, Jn. 14:16, Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:4,
Acts 13:1-2, Rom. 8:14-16, 26-28, 1 Cor. 12:1-11, 1 Cor. 14:26-40
-We
believe that satan is a fallen angel, the archenemy of God
and man. He is the unholy god of this world. The place of
eternal punishment was prepared for satan and his followers.
His followers are demons and those who reject Jesus Christ's
free gift of salvation, through faith alone, apart from works.
Those who die outside of Christ's salvation shall be confined
in conscious torment for all eternity. Isa. 14:12, Luke 10:18,
2 Cor. 11:14, Rev. 12:9
-We
believe salvation is by grace, through faith alone,
in the finished work of Jesus Christ. We believe in a literal
Heaven and Hell. Good works are meant to follow salvation
in honor of our Savior and Lord, as we bear fruit for Him.
These works in no way gain us merit with God. They
are only tokens of our love for Christ Jesus, because of what
He alone has done for us. Jn. 3:16, 5:24, 6:40, Rom.
3:23-24, 4:4-5, Titus 3:5-7
-We
believe in attending a Bible Believing, New Testament, family
unified church/fellowship. Ps. 122:1, Heb. 10:19-25, Eph.
2:14-22, 4:11-16
-We
believe in supporting and praying for Israel. Ps. 122:6
-We
believe the people of God are to be a holy congregation, which
are in the world, yet not of it. We are to shine the light
of truth in the darkness and to be a royal priesthood, which
praises His Name forever. Matt. 16:18, 1 Pet. 2:9
-We
believe in the true, believer's baptism, which is immersion.
We believe water baptism is very important for the Christian,
yet does not affect his/her salvation. Obedient Christians
should take part in water baptism, by immersion, as this is
a wonderful picture of the death, burial, and resurrection
of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Rom. 6:4, Col. 2:12,
1 Pet. 3:21
-We
believe in remaining pure for one's future spouse. However,
we do believe that Christ forgives, heals and restores purity
to those who have sincerely repented and turned from participating
in the sin of fornication. Christ desires to restore unto
you that which has been lost. Eph. 5:3, 6:18, 1 Cor. 7:2,
Col. 3:5, 1 Thes. 4:3
-We
believe marriage is God's design for the foundation of the
family. We believe it is a sacred union before God between
one man and one woman. We believe the husband/father
is the head of the household, as ordained by God. We believe
the wife is to be submissive to her husband. This submission
gives the wife freedom and liberty--this is not a doormat
mentality. We believe the husband is to love his wife as Christ
loves the church. The husband is not to "lord" over
his wife, but to cherish her. Thus, the wife returns respect
and love to her husband. This truth is the foundation of a
happy Christian marriage and home. Gen. 2:24, Matt.19:5, Eph.
5:23,31,33, 1 Tim. 3:13
-We
believe life begins at conception. We believe that an unborn
child is a human being. We reject any form of abortion for
any purpose. However, there is forgiveness, though Christ
alone, for those of you who have had an abortion. Christ mercifully
and lovingly desires to place His sweet healing balm upon
your wounded heart. We do believe children are a gift and
heritage from the Lord. They are to be brought up in the nurture
and admonition of Christ. Job 3:26, Ps. 51:5, Ps. 127:3, Ps.
139:14-16, Prov. 22:6, Isa. 44:24, Isa. 49:1-5, Jer. 1:5,
20:15-16, Luke 1:44, Eph. 6:4
-We
believe Titus 2, and the entire Bible, is given
to us as the guideline and only authority for
Christian living. Isa. 40:8, 2 Tim. 2:15, 3:16
