Statement of Faith

We accept the Bible as the only source of divine revelation, and we follow its teachings, guidelines, and regulations in leading our members.

Let us believe:

God Inspired the Scriptures

The Scriptures, the Scriptures, are verbally inspired by God, and are God’s revelation to mankind, the infallible and authoritative rule of faith and conduct (2 Tim. 3:15–17; 1 Thess. 2:13; 2 Pet. 1:21).

Jesus Christ is the Son of God (His Divinity)

  • His Virgin Birth (Matthew 1:23)

  • Without Sin (Heb. 4:15)

  • He Performed Miracles (Matt. 14:13–21)

  • He was crucified and rose from the dead (Luke 23:33–24:1–6)

  • He is at the right hand of God the Father (Mark 16:19)

In the Practice of the Church's Ordinances

  • Water Baptism —by immersion, using the Trinitarian formula in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19; Mark 1:9–10).

  • The Lord’s Supper —a commandment for believers, a remembrance of his sufferings and death, and a prophecy of his second coming (Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26).

In God's Just Judgment

We believe in the resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous (John 5:28–29), and that there will be a final judgment in which the dead sinners will be raised and judged according to their deeds. Anyone whose name is not found in the Book of Life will be consigned to suffer eternal punishment in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur (Matt. 25:46; Mark 9:43–48; Rev. 19:20; 20:11–15).

The Church and Its Mission

The Church is the body of Christ, where the Holy Spirit dwells. The Church’s purpose is to fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19–20; Eph. 1:22–23; Eph. 2:22).

Divine Healing

Divine healing is an integral part of the Gospel. Deliverance from sickness has been provided through the atonement and is the privilege of all believers (Isa. 53:4–5; Matt. 8:16–17; James 5:14–16).

In a Triune God

One God revealed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Deut. 6:4; Isa. 43:10–13; Matt. 28:19; Luke 3:22; John 14:16–17).

The Salvation of Mankind

This becomes evident when, by faith, we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, repent of our sins, and accept God’s forgiveness by faith (Rom. 10:9–13).

Salvation unfolds through these three steps:

A) Justification – Christ’s sacrifice made human salvation possible by forgiving our sins. Justification is received when we accept Him as our Savior by faith (Rom. 5:1; Gal. 2:16; Gal. 3:24).

B) Regeneration – This is being spiritually born again. Man’s dead spirit (Old Nature) is filled by the Holy Spirit, producing a New Nature in the person (John 3:1–15; James 1:13; Galatians 3:26; Galatians 4:5–6; Romans 8:15; Acts 22:16).

C) Sanctification – It is the process of turning away from sin and dedicating oneself to God (1 Thess. 5:23; 1 Pet. 1:14–16).

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

All believers can receive and should seek the Father’s promise—baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire (Acts 1:4–5). This experience is distinct from the new birth and occurs after it (Acts 8:12–17; 10:44–46; 11:14–16; 15:7–9). Baptism in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit leads them (Acts 2:4; 10:44–46; 19:6).

The Resurrection of Those Who Have Died in Christ and the Rapture

The resurrection of those who have died in Christ and their being caught up together with those who are alive at the Lord’s coming is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church (1 Thess. 4:16–17; Matt. 24:40–42; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51–52).

Biblical Marriage

Marriage is an institution established by God between a man and a woman, as stated in the Scriptures in Genesis 1:27 and Genesis 2:24. Therefore, we do not perform weddings that do not comply with this divine standard.