A. The Bible (The Holy Scriptures)
The Bible is the inspired Word of God without error or contradiction. Its truths are eternal and life-changing. It provides all that mankind needs to know God. The central person in the Bible is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. It was written by holy men of old who spoke and wrote as inspired by the Holy Spirit. We accept the Word of God as the only guide for conduct and sound doctrine. 2 Timothy 3:16; I Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21
B. The Trinity
The triune Godhead is comprised of three (3) separate and distinct personalities, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Who are eternally self-existent, self-revealed and function as one entity. Jesus Christ who is God manifested in the flesh, is the second member of the Godhead, co-equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. John 10:30; John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2; Philippians 2:5-6; Matthew 3:16-17
C. Man’s Fall and Redemption
Mankind was created in the image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin entered the world “….all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23. Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God was manifested to undo the works of the devil, to give His life and shed His blood to redeem and to restore mankind back to God. John 10:28; John 17:3; Romans 3:10; Romans 3:24-25; Romans 5:12-15; 1 John 3:8
D. The New Birth
The New Birth is necessary to all men and when experienced it produces Eternal Life. This eternal life is received through godly sorrow, repentance and being baptized (spiritually) in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. This is being born again. Mark 16:16; John 3:3-5; 2 Corinthians 7:10; 1 John 5:12; Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Acts 2:39
The Bible is the inspired Word of God without error or contradiction. Its truths are eternal and life-changing. It provides all that mankind needs to know God. The central person in the Bible is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. It was written by holy men of old who spoke and wrote as inspired by the Holy Spirit. We accept the Word of God as the only guide for conduct and sound doctrine. 2 Timothy 3:16; I Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21
B. The Trinity
The triune Godhead is comprised of three (3) separate and distinct personalities, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Who are eternally self-existent, self-revealed and function as one entity. Jesus Christ who is God manifested in the flesh, is the second member of the Godhead, co-equal with the Father and the Holy Spirit. John 10:30; John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2; Philippians 2:5-6; Matthew 3:16-17
C. Man’s Fall and Redemption
Mankind was created in the image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin entered the world “….all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23. Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God was manifested to undo the works of the devil, to give His life and shed His blood to redeem and to restore mankind back to God. John 10:28; John 17:3; Romans 3:10; Romans 3:24-25; Romans 5:12-15; 1 John 3:8
D. The New Birth
The New Birth is necessary to all men and when experienced it produces Eternal Life. This eternal life is received through godly sorrow, repentance and being baptized (spiritually) in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. This is being born again. Mark 16:16; John 3:3-5; 2 Corinthians 7:10; 1 John 5:12; Galatians 3:27; Romans 6:3; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Acts 2:39
E. Water Baptism
Water Baptism in water is a symbol of our identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 3:21; Colossians 2:12; Acts 8:36
F. The Promise of The Father
All believers are entitled to and should ardently seek and earnestly desire, the promise of The Father, the baptism in the Holy Ghost, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:8; Acts 19:1-7
G. Sanctification
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the doctrine of sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, beginning at the time of regeneration (being born again) and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return. Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Corinthians 1:30
H. The Lord’s Supper
The ordinance of the Lord’s Supper shall be observed in accordance with the
Scripture set forth herein; “And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘This is my body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” “Let a man examine himself, and so eat of that bread and drink of that cup” 1 Corinthians 11:24; 1 Corinthians 11:25; 1 Corinthians 11:28
Water Baptism in water is a symbol of our identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 3:21; Colossians 2:12; Acts 8:36
F. The Promise of The Father
All believers are entitled to and should ardently seek and earnestly desire, the promise of The Father, the baptism in the Holy Ghost, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:8; Acts 19:1-7
G. Sanctification
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the doctrine of sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, beginning at the time of regeneration (being born again) and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return. Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Corinthians 1:30
H. The Lord’s Supper
The ordinance of the Lord’s Supper shall be observed in accordance with the
Scripture set forth herein; “And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘This is my body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” “Let a man examine himself, and so eat of that bread and drink of that cup” 1 Corinthians 11:24; 1 Corinthians 11:25; 1 Corinthians 11:28
I. Resurrection of the Just and Return of Jesus Christ
This refers to God’s raising of a body from the dead and returning it with the soul and spirit from which it was separated at death. John 5:25-29; John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18;
Acts 1:11
J. Total Prosperity According to the Bible, the Lord wants His people spiritually, mentally, physically, financially, and socially prosperous (Experiencing a good and successful journey). John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10; 2 Timothy 1:7; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3; Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24; Malachi 3:10-11; 3 John 3; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Proverbs 3:4; John 13:34-35; John 15:12; 1 John 1:7
K. Christian Life; Spiritual Conduct
1. Personal Ethnics- “I can do anything I want to if Christ has not said no, but some of these things aren’t good for me. Even if I am allowed to do them, I’ll refuse to if I think it might get such a grip on me that I can’t easily stop when I want to” (1 Corinthians 6:12)
2. Obedience to Law- Obey the government, for God is the One who has put it there. (Romans 13:1 Living Bible)
3. Family Household:
A) Obey parents ( Exodus 20:12)
B) Love wife; Respect husband (Ephesians 5:33)
C) Nurture children (Ephesians 6:4)
4. Control – “…For a man is a slave to whatever controls him” (2 Peter 2:19 Living Bible)
5. Adultery; Immortality - Thou shalt not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14) Flee fornication. (1 Corinthians 6:18)
6. Drunkenness: Drugs – Envy, murder, drunkenness, wild parties, and all that sort of thing. Let me tell you again as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life shall not inherit the Kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:21 Living Bible)
7. Smoking - If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. (1 Corinthians 3:17)
8. Homosexuality- “You shall not lie with a man as with a woman; it is an abomination” (Leviticus 18:22)
L. The Rapture (Our Blessed Hope)
Jesus is coming again to gather all His Saints to Heaven. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1; Titus 2:13; 1 John 3:2
M. Hell and Eternal Damnation
Anyone who rejects Jesus Christ and dies in his/her sins will be hopelessly damned in the lake of fire and will have no further opportunity of hearing the gospel or repenting of his sins Hebrews 9:27; John 8:21-24; Revelation 21:8
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
This refers to God’s raising of a body from the dead and returning it with the soul and spirit from which it was separated at death. John 5:25-29; John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18;
Acts 1:11
J. Total Prosperity According to the Bible, the Lord wants His people spiritually, mentally, physically, financially, and socially prosperous (Experiencing a good and successful journey). John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10; 2 Timothy 1:7; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3; Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24; Malachi 3:10-11; 3 John 3; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Proverbs 3:4; John 13:34-35; John 15:12; 1 John 1:7
K. Christian Life; Spiritual Conduct
1. Personal Ethnics- “I can do anything I want to if Christ has not said no, but some of these things aren’t good for me. Even if I am allowed to do them, I’ll refuse to if I think it might get such a grip on me that I can’t easily stop when I want to” (1 Corinthians 6:12)
2. Obedience to Law- Obey the government, for God is the One who has put it there. (Romans 13:1 Living Bible)
3. Family Household:
A) Obey parents ( Exodus 20:12)
B) Love wife; Respect husband (Ephesians 5:33)
C) Nurture children (Ephesians 6:4)
4. Control – “…For a man is a slave to whatever controls him” (2 Peter 2:19 Living Bible)
5. Adultery; Immortality - Thou shalt not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14) Flee fornication. (1 Corinthians 6:18)
6. Drunkenness: Drugs – Envy, murder, drunkenness, wild parties, and all that sort of thing. Let me tell you again as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life shall not inherit the Kingdom of God. (Galatians 5:21 Living Bible)
7. Smoking - If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. (1 Corinthians 3:17)
8. Homosexuality- “You shall not lie with a man as with a woman; it is an abomination” (Leviticus 18:22)
L. The Rapture (Our Blessed Hope)
Jesus is coming again to gather all His Saints to Heaven. 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1; Titus 2:13; 1 John 3:2
M. Hell and Eternal Damnation
Anyone who rejects Jesus Christ and dies in his/her sins will be hopelessly damned in the lake of fire and will have no further opportunity of hearing the gospel or repenting of his sins Hebrews 9:27; John 8:21-24; Revelation 21:8
Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.