WE BELIEVE
STATEMENT OF FAITH
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GOD
There is one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and as the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16)
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SIN & SALVATION
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Our basic and fundamental doctrine shall be the Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. (Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:3-5; Acts 2:38; I Peter 3:20,21; Mark 16:16; Titus 3:5)
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THE BIBLE
The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. ( II Timothy 3:16)
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THE GOSPEL
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection). ( I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4)
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CHRISTIAN LIVING
As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10)
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THE FUTURE
Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)
OUR WORSHIP
WE PRAY TOGETHER
Because… In the Bible we read: “…they lifted up their voice to God with one accord.” - ACTS 4:24
WE PLAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Because… In the Bible we read: “…and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instrument.” - II SAMUEL 6:5
WE CLAP & SHOUT UNTO GOD
Because… In the Bible we read: “…O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” - PSALM 47:1
WE LIFT OUR HANDS IN PRAISE
Because… In the Bible we read: “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.” - PSALM 134:2
WE DANCE IN THE SPIRIT
Because… In the Bible we read: “Praise Him with the timbral and dance: praise Him with stringed instruments and organs.” - PSALM 150:4
WE ANNOINT WITH OIL FOR DIVINE HEALING
Because… In the Bible we read: “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” - JAMES 5:14
WE SING WITH OUR WHOLE HEART
Because… In the Bible we read: “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” - PSALM 98:4
WE TESTIFY PUBLICLY
Because… In the Bible we read: “I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.” - PSALM 22:22
WE ALLOW THE OPERATION OF THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Because… In the Bible we read: “When ye come together, everyone of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation…” - CORINTHIANS 14:26