ourbeliefs
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God-inspired—
2 Timothy 3:16,17 (NIV)
The Trinity
We believe that God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit —
2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV)
Fall of Man
Man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection—
Romans 5:12 (NIV)
The Plan of Redemption
While we were still sinners Christ died for us, purchasing a pardon for all who believe in Him—
Romans 5:8 (NIV) and John 3:16 (NIV)
Salvation Through Grace
We have no righteousness of our own and must come to God through Jesus Christ—
Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)
Repentance and Forgiveness
Upon sincere repentance and a wholehearted acceptance of Jesus we are justified before God and forgiven all our sins—
1 John 1:9 (NIV)
The New Birth
A very real change takes place in the life of those who accept Jesus as their Savior—
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) and Galations 2:20 (NIV)
Daily Christian Life
Each new day God brings new opportunities to grow in our relationship with Him—
Hebrews 6:1 (NIV)
Baptism and Communion
Baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work—
Communion is the commemoration of the Lord's last supper with His apostles by the symbolic use of bread and juice—
Matthew 28:19 (NIV) and I Corinthians 11:24-25 (NIV)
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is to fill the believer with power to live a Christian life. Spirit baptism is after the same manner as in Bible days—
Acts 2:4 (NIV)
The Spirit-Filled Life
It is the will of God that our lives exemplify the life-changing work of the Holy Spirit—
Ephesians 4:30-32 (NIV)
The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit has gifts to give to all Christians; we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life—
Galations 5:22-23 (NIV) and 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (NIV)
Moderation
The experience and daily walk of a Christian should never lead them into extremes and fanaticism—
Philippians 4:5 (NIV)
Divine Healing
The power of God can heal the sick —
James 5:14-16 (NIV)
Church Relationship
Jesus asks us to support each other and to identify ourselves as Christians—
Acts 16:5 (NIV) and Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)
The Second Coming of Christ
Christ will return one day to establish His kingdom and judge all creation—
I Thessalonians 4:16-17 (NIV)
Civil Government
Civil laws and governments should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God—
Romans 13:1-5 (NIV)
The Final Judgement
One day we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God; and there receive eternal life or death—
2 Corinthians 5:10 (NIV)
Heaven
Heaven is the glorious eternal home for all who believe in Jesus Christ—
John 14:1-3 (NIV) and Revelation 7:15-17 (NIV)
Hell
Hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Jesus Christ as their Savior—
Revelation 20: 10,15 (NIV)
Evangelism
Telling non-christians about Jesus is both a privilege and a command and We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church—
James 5:20 (NIV)
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 (NIV) and 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)