Doctrinal Statement
Scripture
We believe in 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. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21
God
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; Matthew 3:11-17
Jesus Christ
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 the
person of the Holy Spirit, He indwells the believer. Luke
2:52; John 4:6, Hebrews 5:8; John 1:3, John 20:2
Holy Spirit
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 14:26; Romans 8:144, John 16:8; John 3:5-6
Mankind
We believe man was created in the image of God but fell into
sin and is therefore spiritually dead. Only through regeneration
by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
Romans 5:12-21
Salvation
We believe the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection
provide the only ground for justification and salvation for
all who believe andonly such as receive Jesus Christ are born
of the Holy Spirit and thus become children of God. John 3;16,
Romans 5:10-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Galatians 4:4-6
Ordinances
We believe water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are
ordinances to be observed by the Church during this age. They
are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation. Water
baptism shall be a prerequisite for church membership. (While
other forms of water baptism are acceptable for church membership,
this church shall practice believer’s baptism by immersion.)
Acts 16:30-33; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
The Church
We believe the true church is composed of all such persons
who are regenerated by the Holy Spirit through saving faith
in Jesus Christ, 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.
Only those who are thus members of the true Church shall be
eligible for membership in the local church. Every local church
has the right under Christ to decide and govern its own affairs.
1 Corinthians 12:13
Christ's Return
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. 1 John 2:28; Acts 1:9-11
Judgment
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead: of the
believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord,
and of the unbeliever to judgment and eternal separation from
God. John 5:28-29;Revelation 20:11-15
Church Covenant
We confess our faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and
sincerely desire to serve Him faithfully in the fellowship
of His Church. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we will
order our lives according to the Scriptures and will endeavor
to set a Christian example at all times and to witness to
others that they may believe. We promise to make diligent
use of all the means and opportunities for spiritual growth.
We promise to promote the Lord's work at this Church by our
gifts, prayers, and service, to preserve the unity of the
Spirit, to encourage one another to love and good works, and
in all things, to give our Lord, Jesus Christ the preeminence. |
