The Bible
The Holy Bible, which is the only Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant. It is entirely applicable to our every day lives.
II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5, Romans 16:25-26
The Trinity
We believe in one God, who is eternal, and the creator of all things. He exists in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.
I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is eternally God. He was together with the Father and the Holy Spirit from the beginning of time, and through Him all things were made. For man’s redemption, He came to earth and became incarnate by the Holy Spirit through the virgin, Mary; henceforth, He is forever one Christ with two natures– God and man.
John 1:1, 1:14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5
Salvation
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: his death, burial and resurrection. Salvation is a free gift from God, not a result of our good works or any of our own human efforts.
Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22
Repentance
Sin has separated each of us from God and His purpose for our lives. Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Jesus Christ. Therefore, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and restoration through Jesus Christ.
Genesis 1:26-31, Romans 3:23, Acts 2:21, 3:19; I John 1:9
Sanctification
Sanctification is the ongoing process of surrendering to God’s Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ’s character within us. It is through these factors the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
I Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; II Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18; II Thessalonians 2:1-3; Romans 8:29, 12:1-2; Hebrews 2:11{/bible}
The Blood of Jesus
Jesus shed his blood when He died on the cross at Calvary. His blood was sinless and is entirely sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed himself to be crucified and punished for our sinful behavior, enabling those who believe in Him to be free from the penalty of sin, which is death.
I John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God, the Lord and giver of life, who was active in the Old Testament and was given to the Church in fullness at Pentecost. He convicts men of sin, leads everyone to the truth and revelas the deep things of God. The immersion in the Holy Spirit, subsequent to conversion, empowers every Christ follower to live and act out the life of Jesus on the earth.
Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5,8, 2:1-4, 2:17, 2:38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 10:44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6
The Church
The church is the Body of Christ. Every believer is an integral part of the church and is equipped to successfully fulfill God’s purpose in their life and serve the community in which they live.
Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22, 4:11-16; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23
Water Baptism
Every new convert is instructed in the Word of God to be baptized in water and in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Communion
The Lord’s Supper is a special time of communion in the presence of God, where the church partakes of the elements in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross.
Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 8:36-38; 10:47-48; I Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25
Healing
Wholeness was paid for in the atonement of Christ therefore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing is available to all. God wants to heal and transform us so that we can live healthy and prosperous lives in order to help others live the same life.
Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:4-16; I Corinthians 12:9, 12:28; Romans 11:29
Heaven and Hell
Our eternal destination of Heaven or hell is determined by our response to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:3, 5:12, 5:20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; II Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; I Peter 1:4; Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 14:9-11, 20:12-15, 21:8
Return of Christ
Jesus Christ will physically return to earth again to establish His kingdom, just as He promised.
Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; II Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7