Our Statement of Faith

OUR STATEMENT
OF FAITH

The Bible

The Bible is God’s unique revelation to humanity. It is the inspired, infallible Word of God and the supreme and final authority on all matters upon which it teaches.

The Godhead

There is only one God, the Creator of heaven and earth, who co-exists eternally as three persons — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit — each fully God, yet each personally distinct from the other.

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. He ascended to heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Father as our Intercessor.

Sin and Repentance

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Repentance is commanded by God for all and is necessary for the forgiveness of sins.

Salvation

Justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.

Holiness

Holiness is God’s standard of living for His people.

Baptism of the Holy Spirit

The baptism with the Holy Spirit is an experience subsequent to salvation, given to believers who have been cleansed in heart.

Speaking in Tongues

Speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Water Baptism

Water baptism by immersion is commanded in Scripture. All who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Divine Healing

Divine healing is provided for all through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

The Lord’s Supper and Washing of Feet

The Lord’s Supper and the washing of the saints’ feet are ordinances to be observed by believers.

The Second Coming of Christ

Jesus Christ will return premillennially.

First, to resurrect the righteous dead and catch away the living saints to meet Him in the air.
Second, to reign on the earth for a thousand years.

The Resurrection and Eternity

There will be a bodily resurrection — eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked.

Human Sexuality and Marriage

There are only two genders — male and female — as defined in Scripture (Genesis 1:26–28; Matthew 19:4–5).

The Lord Jesus Christ affirmed that marriage is a union between one man and one woman, exclusive to all others (Matthew 19:4–5).