What We Believe

The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired by God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)

The one true God has made Himself known as the eternally self-existent "I AM," the Creator of heaven and earth, and the Redeemer of humanity. He has also revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19)

Jesus is the Son of God who came into the world to die for the sins of humanity. Three days after his death, He resurrected from the dead in bodily form (Matthew 28:6). He is sinless, perfect, holy, and exalted at the right hand of the Father (Hebrews 1:3). He is the narrow way to the Father and through him we are saved (John 14:6; Romans 10:9)

Man was created good and upright, as God said, "Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness." However, by choosing to disobey, man fell and brought upon himself both physical and spiritual death, leading to separation from God (Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 3:6)

It is through Jesus Christ, the Son of God, that we are saved from our sins through faith in him. It is Christ's death and shedding of blood that we are forgiven. It is by His resurrection that we have victory and hope (John 11:25). By his grace through faith, we are saved (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The church practices two biblical ordinances that represent our faith in the Lord Jesus. They are symbolic of Jesus' sacrifice for humanity and our newness in Him through our faith.

Holy Communion: The Lord's Supper, with the elements of bread and the cup, symbolizes our sharing in the divine nature of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:4), commemorates His suffering and death (1 Corinthians 11:26), and foretells His return (1 Corinthians 11:26). This practice is encouraged for all believers "until He comes."

Water Baptism: The practice of baptism by immersion is commanded in the Scriptures. Anyone who repents and believes in Christ as Savior and Lord should be baptized. This act publicly declares that they have died with Christ and have been raised with Him to live a new life.

All believers should eagerly seek the promise of the Father: the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire, as Jesus commanded. This common early Christian experience brings power for life, service, and ministry gifts (1 Cor. 12:1-31; Acts 1:8; Acts 1:4; Acts 8:12-17)

We believe the physical evidence of Spirit Baptism is the speaking of tongues (Acts 2:4). The speaking of tongues is the same as the gift of tongues spoken in 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 but different in function.

Sanctification means turning away from evil and dedicating yourself to God. The Bible teaches that "without holiness, no one will see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14). Following Jesus involves a daily commitment to live by God's Word. The more time we spend with God, the further we distance ourselves from sin.

The Church is the Body of Christ, a Spirit led community of God’s people being used to bring the kingdom of God to the world (Ephesians 1:22-23; Acts 1:8). When believers unite together to worship, community is formed and lives are changed.

God uses men and women to lead His church and equip others for the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:12). The ministry is meant to bring glory to God and further the mission.

Divine healing is a core part of the gospel. Through the atonement, believers have the opportunity to receive deliverance from sickness (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17)

The resurrection of those who have passed away in Christ and their transformation, along with those who are still alive at the Lord's coming, is the close and joyful hope of the church.

The second coming of Christ includes the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on earth for one thousand years (Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27; Revelation 1:7)

In the final judgment, the wicked dead will be raised and judged by their deeds. Anyone not found in the Book of Life, along with the devil, his angels, the beast, and the false prophet, will face eternal punishment in the lake of fire, known as the second death (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48)

After 1,000 years of reigning over the earth, a new heaven and earth is formed for Christians to dwell forever (Revelation 21).