Statement of Faith

  1. We believe in the Holy Scripture. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 5:18
  2. We believe in One Triune God. Deut. 6:4, 2 Cor. 13:14
  3. We believe that the Eternal Son of God became man, without ceasing to be God. John 1:1-2, 14; Luke 1:35
  4. We believe in the Fall of Man. Romans 3:23
  5. We believe in the Salvation of man through faith in Jesus Christ alone. John 3:3, 3:16
  6. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ instituted 2 ordinances for us to observe - Water Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Acts 8:36-38, 1 Cor. 11:23-28
  7. We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues. Acts 1:5,8; 2:4
  8. We believe in Sanctification. Romans 6:1-13
  9. We believe in the Church and its Mission. Eph. 1:22,23, Matthew 28:19-20
  10. We believe in Divine Healing. James 5:14-16, Isa. 53:4-5
  11. We believe in the Rapture of the Church. 1 Thess.4:13-17, I Corinthians 15:51-58
  12. We believe in the Millennial Reign of Christ. Ps. 72:3-8, Isaiah 66, Micah 4:3-4
  13. We believe in the New Heaven and new Earth. 2 Pet. 3:13, Isaiah 66:22, 65:17
  14. We believe that there will be a final Judgment. Matt. 25:46, Mark 9:43-49, Rev. 19:20
  15. We believe that there are various biblical expressions of worship to God, and these should be encouraged and allowed in all worship services within the Body of Christ. These expressions include:
    1. Audible praise – Psalm 66:8,17; Psalm 98:4; Acts 16:25 2. Shouting in praise – Psalm 47:1; Psalm 35:27; Psalm 95:1 3. Singing – Psalm 47:6 4. Thanksgiving – Psalm 69:30; Psalm 50:23; Isaiah 12:4 5. Making a joyful noise – Psalm 66:1-2; Psalm 95:1 6. Crying out to God – Isaiah 12:5; Psalm 81:1 7. Laughter in joy – Psalm 126:2 8. Musical instruments – Psalm 33:2; Psalm 57:8; Psalm 150:3-5 9. Bowing and kneeling – Psalm 95:6; Ephesians 3:14; Philippians 2:10-11 10. Falling prostrate before God – Nehemiah 8:6 11. Clapping – Psalm 47:1; Psalm 98:8 12. Lifting up hands – Psalm 63:4; Psalm 134:2; Psalm 141:2 13. Dancing before the Lord – Psalm 30:11; Psalm 149:3; Psalm 150:4 14. Speaking in tongues – Acts 10:46; 1 Corinthians 14:16-17
  16. We believe that God rewards faithful stewardship with manifold blessings. Mal. 3:1-12, 3 John 2, Ps. 35:27