Statement of Faith
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Our Mission Statement

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·      The Holy Bible

 

We believe that the Scripture is the inspired and inerrant written Word of God as the revelation of God’s will for mankind.

 

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

2 Timothy 3:16

 

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

2 Peter 1:20-21

 

 

·      The Holy Trinity

 

We believe that there is only one true God, which consists of three persons, the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

 

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
John 15:26

 

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

1 John 5:7

 

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 28:19

 

 

 

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·      God the Father

 

Father God initiated the plan of salvation for all mankind.

 

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Matthew 6:9

 

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son

John 14:13

 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

 

 

 

·      God the Son - Jesus Christ is God the Word in the Flesh

 

Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, the promised one sent from the Father to save us from our sins. Jesus is God who came in the flesh, and by Him, all things were made.

 

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Acts 2:36

 

For our conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus.

Philippians 3:20

 

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:11

 

For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.
Colossians 2:9

 

 

 

·      God the Holy Spirit

 

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God the Father and of God the Son.

 

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he will testify of me:

John 15:26

 

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 14:26

 

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Galatians 4:6

 

 

·         Sin

 

Sin is the breaking of divine law.

 

 

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

1 John 3:4

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·      The Fallen State of Man

 

 All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God and are in need of a Saviour:

 

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
Romans 3:23

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·      The Need of a Savior

 

As a result of our fallen sin nature, we are in need of a saviour. The penalty for sin is death, and unless it is paid, that person will suffer eternal separation from God. We cannot pay this on our own through good works.

 

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23

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·      Hell is real

 

Hell is a very real place, which we do not wish anybody to go. Unfortunately, if they die without being redeemed from their sins, this is where they will spend eternity.

 

And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Revelations 20:15

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·      Salvation

 

God so loved the world, that while we were yet sinners, He sent His One and only begotten Son to pay the price for sin on our behalf. It is up to us to believe God and accept this payment for our sins. Salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone and by no other means can a man be saved.

 

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 3:16-17

 

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Acts 4:12

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·      The New Birth Experience

 

When we accept the work of Christ on the cross and receive Him as our Lord and Savior, we become born again - that is, given a new life in Christ.

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For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9

 

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 10:9

 

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17

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·      Water Baptism

 

When we accept Jesus Christ, we are said to be buried into his death, meaning that our old sinful nature dies, and we are raised to new life with Christ. Water baptism symbolically represents the death (payment for our sins), the burial (pardon of our sins), and the resurrection (power over sins) through Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Acts 8:36-37

 

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins...
Acts 2:38

 

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 10:48

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·      Baptism of the Holy Spirit

 

We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with evidence of speaking in tongues. This is a second experience beyond the new birth experience. Its purpose is to endue you with power from on high. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is available to every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.

 

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.
Matthew 3:11

 

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8

 

He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
Acts 19:2

 

And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God...
Acts 10:45-46

 

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Acts 2:39

 

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Acts 8:14-17

 

And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
Acts 19:6

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·      The Reality of Evil Spirits (Demons/Devils)

 

Demons are evil disembodied spirits that seek to inhabit human beings for the purpose of destroying their divine destiny.  

 

And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself... And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?
Luke 13:11,16

 

As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake...
Matthew 9:32-33

 

Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water... And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
Matthew 17:15,18

 

For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
Revelations 16:14

 

And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils.

Luke 8:2

 

So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them

Acts 19:12

 

 

·      Casting out Devils - This is a necessary ministry that Jesus demonstrated unto us, and handed down to all them who believe.

 

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also...
John 14:12

 

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature... And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils...
Mark 16:15,17

 

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Matthew 10:8

 

 

·      Divine Healing

 

We believe it is the will of God to heal all His children. Not only is it His will, but Jesus actually paid the price for our healing.

 

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

1 Peter 2:24

 

When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
Matthew 8:16-17

 

And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

James 5:15

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·      The Great Commission

 

We believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God unto salvation, and that we must preach it to all people so that they could receive the gift of God which is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mark 16:15

 

·      The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

 

We believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ is literal and inevitable.

 

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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·      Church Membership

 

We believe it is our sacred duty to identify and actively participate with the local and visible church of Jesus Christ.

 

And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.

Acts 16:5

 

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

Hebrews 10:25