About The Bible:
:We believe the Bible is inerrant in the original writings and is the complete, inspired, written revelation of God. We believe it is preserved for us today, as well as for all future people, and is the final authority for man's faith and practice in life. We believe the Authorized Version, 1611 (King James Version) is God's Word without error in the English language. o(II Timothy 3:16,17)
- The revelation from God -II Peter 1:20,21; Revelation 1:1
- Inspired by God(God-breathed) -II Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1
- Plenary, verbally, fully-inspired-II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:23-25
- Eternally preserved- Psalm 12:6 ,7; Matthew 24:35 ; I Peter 1:23-25
- Recognized and referred to by Jesus Christ as inspired-Matthew 12:40 ; John 10:34 ,35
- Exalted by God-Psalm 138:2
- Perfect -Psalm 19:7 ; I Peter 1:23
- Recognized by the writers as inspired-Jeremiah 1:2 ,9; Hebrews 1:1
- Complete and authoritative -Deuteronomy 4:2 ; Revelation 22:18 ,19
- Powerful -Romans 10:17 ; Hebrews 4:12
- True -John 17:17
About God:
We believe in one true and living God existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- One God - Deuteronomy 7:4 ; John 10:30 ; I Corinthians 8:4
- A Trinity -Genesis 1:26 ; Matthew 28:19 ; I John 5:7
- Omnipotent -Matthew 19:26 ; 28:18; Philippians 3:21
- Omniscient -Psalm 139:3-6 ; Isaiah 46:8-11
- Omnipresent -Psalm 139:7-12
- Eternal -Genesis 1:1 ; 21:33; Psalm 41:13 ; John 1:1
- Immutable -Malachi 3:6 ; James 1:17 ; Hebrews 13:8
- Holy -Isaiah 57:15 ; I Peter 1:16; Psalm 89:18
- Light -I John 1:5 ; John 1:4-9
- Spirit -John 4:24
- Love - I John 4:16
- Truth - Deuteronomy 32:4 ; John 14:6
- Sinless - Deuteronomy 32:4 ; Titus 1:2
- Consuming Fire - Hebrews 12:29
About Jesus Christ:
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, that He was pre-existent, eternal, and God Himself. We further believe that He was born of the virgin Mary, was truly man as well as truly God (the God-man), and lived a perfectly sinless life.
- Deity - John 5:18 ; 10:30; Philippians 2:5 ,6; Colossians 1:15-17 ; John 1:1 ; Isaiah 9:6 ; I Timothy 3:16
- Human -John 1:14 ; Galatians 4:4 ; I Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 2:14-17
- Born of a virgin -Isaiah 7:14 ; Luke 1:27-35 ; Matthew 1:18-20
- Pre-existent-John 1:1 ; I John 1:1 ; John 8:58
- Eternal -Exodus 3:14 ; I John 1:1 ,2; John 1:1
- Has the attributes of God -John 1:4 ; 5:26; Colossians 1:17
- Sinless -II Corinthians 5:21
- Actively present at creation -John 1:3 ; Colossians 1:16
- Died for sin -1 Corinthians 15:3 ,4
- Only Savior -John 14:6 ; Acts 4:12
- Preeminent in all things - Colossians 1:18
- Head of the church - Colossians 1:18
- Only Mediator- I Timothy 2:5
- Bodily resurrected from the dead - Matthew 28:1-6 ; Romans 1:4 ; 10:9; I Corinthians 15:3
- Ascended into Heaven- Mark 16:19 ; Acts 1:9
- As Prophet, saved us from the penalty of sin- Romans 6:23
- As our High Priest, saves us from the power of sin- Hebrews 2:17
- As our Intercessor - Hebrews 7:25
- As our Advocate - I John 2:1
- As Coming King, will save us from the presence of sin - Revelation 19:11-16 ; John 14:3
About the Holy Spirit:
We believe the Holy Spirit is God and He indwells each believer at the time of salvation. We further believe that the modern charismatic movement with its emphasis on tongues and the Holy Spirit is unscriptural (John 16:13 ,14; I Corinthians 14:27-40).
- Is God - Acts 5:3 ,4
- Has the attributes of God-I Corinthians 2:11,12
- Performs the works of God - Job 26:13 ; 33:4; Luke 1:35 ; II Peter 1:21
- Is a person - Ephesians 4:30 ; John 16:13
- Has power - Luke 4:14
- Reproves and convicts - John 16:8
- Regenerates believers - John 3:3-7
- Indwells believers- Romans 8:9 ; I Corinthians 6:19,20; John 14:17
- Seals every believer - Ephesians 1:13 ; 4:30
- Teaches and guides the believer - John 14:26 ; Romans 8:14
- Baptizes every believer - I Corinthians 12:12,13
- Intercedes for believers- Romans 8:26 ,27
- Fills the believer- Ephesians 5:18 ; Acts 2:4
- Produces fruit in the believer - Galatians 5:22 ,23
- Gives gifts to the believer - I Corinthians 12:13,14; Romans 12
- Glorifies Jesus Christ - John 16:14
About Angels:
We believe in the existence of created beings known as angels who were in existence before the creation of the world. There are two types of angels - the holy ones who serve God, and the fallen angels who rebelled against God and followed after Satan.
Holy Angels
- Are created beings - Nehemiah 9:6 ; Colossians 1:16
- Are spiritual beings -Psalm 104:4 ; Hebrews 1:14
- Are powerful beings - II Peter 2:11
- Have various ranks and orders - Jude 9
- Are ministering spirits to the heirs of salvation - Psalm 91:11 ; Hebrews 1:14
- Were present at creation - Job 38:7
- Ministered unto Jesus after He was tempted - Matthew 4:11
- Were present during the agony of Christ in the garden - Luke 22:43
- Were present at the resurrection - John 20:11 ,12
- Were present at the ascension - Acts 1:10
Fallen Angels
- Satan, covering cherub - Ezekiel 28:14 & 16- chief of the fallen angels: Isaiah 14:12-17 ; Ezekiel 28:12-15 ; Revelation 9:11 ; Job 40:19 - cast out of heaven: Revelation 12:7-9 - prince of this world: John 14:30 ; Ephesians 2:2 - father of the unsaved: John 8:44 - enemy of Christians: Ephesians 6:11; I Peter 5:8- eternally judged: Revelation 12:7-9
- Other fallen angels- cast out of heaven: Revelation 12:7-9 - chained awaiting judgment: II Peter 2:4; Jude 6
About Man:
We believe man was created in the image and likeness of God and is a triune being (body, soul, and spirit). Because of the sin of Adam, man is totally depraved and is a sinner by nature and practice; therefore, separated from a holy God.
- A creation of God in God's image- Genesis 1:26 ,27; 2:7
- A triune being (body, soul, and spirit) - I Thessalonians 5:23
- Totally depraved - Romans 3:10-12 , 23; 5:12
- Dead in sin - Ezekiel 18:20 ; Ephesians 2:1
About Salvation:
We believe that Jesus Christ died for the sins of ALL MEN and that whosoever will, may be saved. His blood sacrifice satisfied the righteous demands of God. In order for a man to be saved from sin, he must:
1. Realize that he is a sinner2. Repent of his sins3. Receive Jesus Christ as his personal Savior
Eternally Secure: When a person is saved, he is given eternal life and need not fear death and hell ever again!
- Christ died for our sins- I Corinthians 15:3,4
- Salvation - John 3:17 ; Ephesians 2:8 ,9; Romans 10:9 ,10
- Christ's shed blood is payment in full for sin- Hebrews 9:12-14 , 22; I Peter 1:18,19; I John 1:7 ; Acts 20:28
- Redemption- Christ bought us out of the market place of sin - Romans 3:24 ; I Peter 1:18,19
- Reconciliation- Christ's death enabled man to be brought back into fellowship with God- Romans 5:10 ; II Corinthians 5:18-20
- Justification- the sinner who trusts Jesus Christ is now declared righteous by God - Romans 5:1 ; 3:28
- Propitiation- Jesus' blood satisfied God - Romans 3:25 ; I John 2:2
- Regeneration- when born again, the Holy Spirit's transforming power changes the believer from spiritual death to spiritual life- John 3:3-7 ; 5:24; Titus 3:5
- Substitution- Christ died in the sinner's place - II Corinthians 5:21
- Adoption- means placing as a son. At the new birth, the believer received the position as an adult son of God - Galatians 4
- Security- a believer cannot lose his salvation - John 10:28 ,29; I John 5:13 ; John 3:16 ; I Peter 1:3-5
- Sanctification- to set apart for God- Romans 12:1 ,2; II Corinthians 6:17,18; John 17:17
About the Church:
We believe that the church of Jesus Christ is His body. It is an organism which consists of all the individuals who have been born again from the resurrection of Christ to the Rapture. The local church is a called out assembly of born-again, baptized, believers and is God's plan for this present age. We believe all ministries should be local church ministries. The church exists to bring glory to Jesus Christ, its head, through edification of the saints, worship by the saints, and evangelization by the saints. The local church is to carry out the two ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper.
- Built on and by Jesus Christ- Matthew 16:18
- Christ's body- Ephesians 1:22 ,23; Romans 12:5
- Practice believer's baptism (immersion)- Matthew 28:19 ,20; Acts 2:41
- Remember the Lord's death & His return via the Lord's Supper - I Corinthians 11:23-26
- To meet regularly - Hebrews 10:25
- Has two offices:- Pastor (elders, bishops) - I Timothy 3:107; Titus 1:5-9 - Deacon - I Timothy 3:8-13
