Statement of Faith

THE GODHEAD

We believe in ONE ETERNAL GOD, the Creator of all things visible and invisible, Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient, existing in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit identical in essence and purpose.


THE WORD OF GOD

We believe the Word of God to be inspired and infallible and the absolute authority in all expressions of faith. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). The Word of God is not to be dispensationally interpreted, for in Christ we see the personal fulfillment of Scripture, (Luke 24:27; Matt. 5:17).


THE PLAN OF SALVATION

We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, securing justification for all who would repent toward God and believe on His Son, Jesus Christ. (John 3:16; Romans 5:1, 8; Acts 20:21). For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. (Eph. 2:8.9; Rom. 4:16).


BAPTISM IN WATER

We believe in baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit to deliver the believer from sinful connections and spiritual involvements in the authority of the name of Jesus. (Mat. 28: 19; Acts 2:38).


THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE OF THE BELIEVER

We believe the infilling with the Holy Spirit to be a subsequent blessing to endue the believer with power and divine ability to be a witness and testimony for Christ. (Lev. 14:17, 18; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4, 39; Gal. 3:14). The Holy Spirit is given for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Christ: (Ephesians 4:11-16; Gal 5:16). The Holy Spirit bestows blessings upon the believer to show forth spiritual fruit and gifts as evidence of the Spirit-filled life. (1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22).


DIVINE HEALING

We believe that divine healing is included in the atonement and the power of Christ is available to heal the sick and wounded in answer to the prayer of faith. By His stripes we are healed (Isa. 53:5; Matt. 8:17; Mark 16:18; Luke 4:18; 1 Peter 2:24; James 5:14-16).


THE CHURCH

We believe that meaningful integration into the Body of Christ will result in cleansing from all sin through the blood of Jesus to become a whole person. (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25; 1 John 1:3, 7; 1 Thess. 5:23).


THE RETURN (Parousia) OF CHRIST

We believe that the rapture is the personal and visible return of Jesus Christ in glory and power;
We believe that we will be changed into His likeness and see Him as He is and will be caught up together to meet the Lord Jesus in the air (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17; Titus 2:13; 1 John 3:2)