| Scriptures |
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We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
It is the basis for our faith and conduct. (II Tim.3:16; II Pet.1:21) |
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| Trinity |
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We believe that there is one God, eternally existent and manifested in three equal Persons:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deut.6:4; Matt.28:19) |
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| Jesus Christ |
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We believe in the deity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, His sinless
life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His
ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His eminent return in power and glory. (Matt.1:22-25;
I Pet.1:19; I Pet.2:22; Rom.5:9; Col.1:20; I Cor.15:3-4; Acts 1:11; John 3:16; John 14:6) |
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| Salvation |
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We believe that for salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is
absolutely essential. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ and not by works. This salvation
comes by believing in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead and confessing with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord."
The Gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. (Rom.3:21-30; Gal.4:4-7; Eph.2:8,9;
Rom.10:8-11; Rom.1:16) |
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| Sanctification |
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We believe that sanctification of the believer is a life-long process of progressively being
transformed into the likeness of Christ. This process is a work of the Holy Spirit in the soul of the believer
and begins at salvation. (II Cor.3:18; Col.3:1-5,7-10; Phil.2:12,13) |
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| Water Baptism |
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We believe in water baptism by immersion for believers. Baptism in water is an act of identification
with Jesus in His death, burial, and resurrection and is an outward sign of an inward work by the power of the
Holy Spirit. (Rom.6:4; Col.2:12; Acts 8:36-39; Acts 2:38,41; Matt.28:19) |
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| Baptism in the Holy Spirit |
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We believe that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift from God as promised by Jesus Christ to all
believers and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is evidenced by the initial physical sign of
speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and by the manifestation of spiritual power in public
testimony and service. (Acts 1:4-8; Acts 8:14-17; Acts 19:6; Acts 2:1-4; Luke 11:9-13) |
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| Divine Healing |
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We believe that deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of
all believers. (Isa.53:4; Matt.8:16-17; Mark 16:18; John 5:6-14; I Pet.2:24; James 5:14,15) |
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| Biblical Equality |
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We believe in the Biblical equality and value of all human persons, as men, women, and children of
all races were created in the image of God and are called to His service. (Gen.1:27; John 1:12; Gal.3:28; Joel 2:28, 29) |
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| Abundant, Victorious Life |
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We believe in total prosperity and abundant life in Jesus (John 10:10b)
Spirit - John 3:16; Rom.10:8-11; II Cor.5:17-21; John 3:3,5; I John 3:8
Soul - Luke 4:18; Isa.61:1-3; Isa.53:4,5; Prov.13:12,19; Psa.147:3; Rom.12:2; II Tim.1:7; Isa.26:3; Prov.2:10; Psa.91
Body - Isa.53:4,5; Matt.8:17; I Pet.2:24; III John 2; Prov.4:20-23; Psa.91
Social - Prov.3:4; Prov.2:7,8; Psa.91
Financial - II Cor.8:9; II Cor.9:6-11; Mal.3:10; Luke 6:38; Deut.8:18; Psa.112:3; Phil.4:19; Deut.28:1-14
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| Resurrection |
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We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; that they are saved unto the resurrection of eternal
life; and that they are lost unto the resurrection of eternal damnation. (John 5:24-29) |
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