We
believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God. He is the
Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three
persons the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:1, 26, 27, 3:22; Psalm 19:1-3; Psalm 90:2; Matthew
28:19; Mark 1:9-11
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Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is coequal with the Father.
He became a man without ceasing to be God through the miracle of the virgin
birth. He lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice
for the sins of the world by dying on a cross. He arose bodily from the dead
after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to
Heaven and is our Advocate and Intercessor. He will return again to earth to
reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Isaiah 7:14, 9:6; John 1:1-5; 10:28-30; Acts 2:18-36; Revelation
19:11-16
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The Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son. He is
present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He convicts
of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He lives in every Christian from
the moment of salvation and provides the Christian with power for living, understanding
of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right through the Word of
God. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
Genesis 1:2; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:9-10; Galatians
5:22-23;
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Man
We believe that man is the supreme object of God’s creation and that
he is made in God’s image. Although man has tremendous potential for
good he became marred by sin through his personal disobedience to God. As a
result, all men are sinners by nature and choice and are separated from God.
Genesis 1:26-27; 3:1-7; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; 5:12; Ephesians
2:1-3
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Salvation
We believe that salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up
for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Salvation by grace through faith
in Jesus Christ is the only way to find God’s forgiveness and be saved
from the penalty of sin. Eternal life begins the moment a person receives Jesus
Christ into their life.
John 3:16, 14:6; Romans 6:23, 10:9-10, 13; Ephesians 2:8-9
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Eternal Security
We believe that because God gives eternal life through Jesus Christ every believer
is secure for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God,
not by the self-effort of the Christian.
John 6:37-40, 10:29; Romans 8:38-39; Ephesians 4:30; 11 Timothy
1:12
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Eternity
We believe that man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally
separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation.
Those who die without Christ will spend eternity in Hell. Hell is a place of
punishment and suffering. Those who die with Christ will spend eternity in
Heaven. Heaven is a place of blessing, reward, and fellowship with God and
all believers.
Matthew 25:41-46; John 3:16, Romans 6:23; 1 John 5:11-13; Revelation
20:11-15
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The Existence of Satan
We believe that Satan is a person, the author of sin, and the declared enemy
of God and man. He is allowed by God to exist but some day will be defeated
by God, judged, and punished in the Lake of Fire forever.
Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Ephesians 6:10-12; 1 Peter
5:8; Revelation 20:10
About
The Church
We believe that the church is a local assembly of baptized believers that meet
together for worship, evangelism, fellowship, discipleship, and ministry. The
church is autonomous. It has the absolute right to freely govern itself independent
of outside interference. The two officers of the church are pastors, and deacons
and the two ordinances of the church are baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Matthew 16:15-19, 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-42; Ephesians 1:22-23;
Acts 15:19-31
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Creation
We believe in the Genesis account of creation. It is to be accepted literally
and not allegorically or figuratively. God is the creator of man and the world
that he lives in. Evolution is an unscriptural theory of origin.
Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:11; John 1:1-3; Acts 4:24; Colossians
1:16-17; Hebrews 11:3
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The Second Coming Of Christ
We believe in the personal imminent return of Jesus Christ to rapture His Church
before the Tribulation period. At the end of the Tribulation He will return
to the earth to establish His Kingdom. All believers will rule and reign with
Him.
Zechariah 14:4-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 4:13-18; Revelation
19:11-16, 20:1-6
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