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Statement
Of Faith
1. The
Scriptures
We believe
the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative, inerrant Word of God. (2 Timothy
3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)
The Old
and New Testament are our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct
and doctrine. (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
2. The
Godhead
We believe
that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons and co-equal: Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1; John 10:30, 37, 38; Philippians 2:6)
3. Deity
of Jesus Christ
We believe
in the deity of Jesus Christ, in his virgin birth, in his sinless life, in his
miracles, in his vicarious atoning death through his shed blood in his bodily
resurrection, in his ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in his personal
return in power and glory.
4. Man's
Sinfulness and Redemption
We believe
that man is sinful by nature and that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is essential
and an absolute necessity for his salvation. (Romans 3:19,23; John 3:16;
Ephesians 2:8-10)
5. Current
Ministry of the Holy Spirit
We believe
in the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian
is sealed and enabled to live a godly life and whose infilling empowers the
believer for gifting and service (Ephesians 1:13; 4:30; 5:18; Romans 8:14; Galatians
5:16, 22; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 12:7, 11; Hebrews 2:4)
6. Resurrection
of all Men to Eternal Life or Eternal Judgment
We believe
in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they who are saved unto
eternal life and they who are lost unto eternal damnation. (John 5:28,29; Hebrews
9:27; Revelation 19:20; 20:12-15)
7. Spiritual
Unity of all Believers
We believe
in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. Membership
in the body of Christ, the one universal church, is made up of many believers
from many denominations and many local churches (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14;
Galatians 3:26-28; Matthew 16:18; Revelation 5:9, 10)
8. Creation
We believe
in the creation of man by the direct act of God. (Genesis 1:26-28; 5:1-2; Matthew
19:4; Colossians 3:10)
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