Truth Rooted in Scripture, Lived Out in Love

The Holy Scriptures

We believe the Bible is God-inspired.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Eternal Godhead

We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” 2 Corinthians 13:14

The Fall of Man

We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection.

“Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned . . .” Romans 5:12

The Plan of Salvation

We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8

Salvation Through Grace

We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9

Repentance and Acceptance

We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

The New Birth

We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Galatians 2:20

Daily Christian Living

We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith.

“Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity...” Hebrews 6:1-2

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Matt. 28:19

We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and fruit of the vine.

“For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Baptism With the Holy Spirit

We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to provide the believer with power; and that His incoming is the same as in Bible days.

“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” Acts 2:4

The Spirit-Filled Life

We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily.

“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God... Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:30-32

The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian.

“Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant...” 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

We believe that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23

Moderation

We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism.

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Philippians 4:5

Divine Healing

We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith.

“Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him...” James 5:14-16

The Second Coming of Christ

We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent.

“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven...” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Church Relationship

We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible Body of Christ.

“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.” Acts 16:5

“Let us not give up meeting together...” Hebrews 10:25

Civil Government

We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God.

“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities...” Romans 13:1-5

The Final Judgment

We believe that all shall stand some day before the judgment seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death.

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ...” 2 Corinthians 5:10

Heaven

We believe that Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me...” John 14:1-3

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:15-17

Hell

We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior.

“And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur...” Revelation 20:10

“If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:15

Evangelism

We believe that soul winning is one of the most important responsibilities of the Church.

“Remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” James 5:20

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.

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse...” Malachi 3:10

“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give...” 2 Corinthians 9:7