| Scripture: |
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We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments,
to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings,
the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men, and
the divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life.
II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:20-21; Matthew 5:18
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| God: |
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We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect
and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4; II Corinthians 13:14; Revelation 4:11; Hebrews 1:3;
I Corinthians 8:6
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| Jesus Christ: |
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We believe Jesus Christ is true God and true Man, having been conceived
of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross
as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further,
He arose bodily from the dead and ascended into Heaven, where at
the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest
and Advocate, and in person the of the Holy Spirit, He indwells the
believer.
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25; I Corinthians 15; Hebrews 7; John 1:3-14;
Romans 3:24-25; I Peter 2:21-25; Acts 1:9-10; I John 2:20-27
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| Holy Spirit: |
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We believe the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord
Jesus Christ, and, during this age, to convict, regenerate, seal,
indwell, guide, instruct, and empower for life and service.
John 16:8-13; I Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephisians 1:13-14; Romans 8:9;
Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:18; I John 2:20-27
We believe the Holy Spirit baptizes every believer into the Body
of Christ at the moment of conversion (I Corinthians 12:13).
He sovereignly bestows upon regenerated believers spiritual
gifts
for the purpose
of building up the church (Ephesians 4:7-12; I Corinthians 12-14).
These gifts are to be used in strict obedience to Scriptural
guidelines (I Corinthians 14:12-33). With respect to the present-day
use of
charismatic tongues, should any feel the need for public use
of "tongues" we
would not condemn but would request such to seek a church fellowship
of similar doctrine and practice for the sake of church harmony
(I Corinthians 14:40; Ephesians 4:2-3).
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| Mankind: |
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We believe man was created in the image of God but fell into sin
and is therefore lost, and only through regeneration by the Holy
Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
Genesis 1:26-27; 2:17; 3:16; I Corinthians 15:21-22; Romans 3:9-23;
Ephesians 2:1-3; John 3:36
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| Salvation: |
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We believe the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection
provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who
believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy
Spirit and thus become children of God.
Ephesians 1:3-14; 2:4-10; Titus 3:4-7; John 1:2; 3:16-36; 5:24; Romans
5:9-10; 8:1
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| Ordinances: |
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We believe that believer's baptism by immersion and the Lord's
Supper are ordinances to be observed by the church during this age.
Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:38; 8:12, 35-38; Colossians 2:12; Luke 22:19-20;
I Corinthians 11:23-29
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| The Church: |
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We believe the true Church is composed of all such persons who
are regenerated by the Holy Spirit through saving faith in Jesus
Christ. We believe they are united together in the Body of Christ,
of which He is Lord and head, and are commissioned for the God-given
task of proclaiming the Gospel to every person. Every local church
has the right under Christ to decide and govern its own affairs in
accordance with Biblical standards.
II Timothy 3:16; Acts 2:41-42; Romans 12:5; Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:23-24;
I Corinthians 12:12-14; II Corinthians 11:2; Acts 14:27
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| Christ's Return: |
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We believe in the personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and that this has a vital bearing on the personal life and
service of the believer.
Mark 13:32; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 14:3; I Corinthians 15;
Revelation 1:7
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| Judgement: |
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We believe in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment,
eternal life with everlasting blessedness and joy for the righteous,
and endless suffering for the wicked.
Malachi 3:18; Matthew 25:34-41; John 5:28-29; Revelation 20:4-6,
11-15; I Thessalonians 4:16-17; II Thessalonians 1:7-9
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