1. God
There is only one living and true God who has revealed Himself as the eternal, self-evident I AM, the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. (Ex 3:14, Is 43:10-11)
2. Scriptures
Both the Old and New Testament are inspired by God and are the revelation of God to man. They are an infallible and authoritative rule for faith and conduct. (II Ti 3:15-17, 1 Thes 2:13)
3. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Lord Jesus is the eternal Son of God. He is God the Son.
We Believe in:
a. His virgin birth (Mt 1:23)
b. His sinless life (Heb 7:26)
c. His substitutionary work on the cross (ICor 15:2-3,Is 53:4-6)
d. His resurrection from the dead (Mt 28:26, Lk 24:39)
e. His ascension to the right hand of God (Act 1:9, Phil 2:9-11)
f. His return (I Thes 4:14-18)
4. The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He is a divine person, eternal and co-equal with the Father and Son. (Mt 28:19, Acts 5:3-4, I Cor 12:2-6)
5. Salvation of Man
The only hope of redemption and salvation from the power of sin is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. (Acts 4:12, Eph 2:8)
6. Spiritual Gifts
The Holy Spirit gives gifts to the body of Christ for the accomplishment of the Lord's mandate to the Church (I Cor 12:11-26)
7. Divine Healing
Healing is an integral part of the Gospel. (Mt 8:16-17, Jas 5:14-16) Healing was also demonstrated in the Old Testament. (Ex 15:23-26, IS 53:4-5)
8. The Ordinances of the Church
A) Water Baptism
Baptism by immersion in water is commanded in the Bible. Those who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. (Mk 16:16, Acts 10:47-48, Ro 6:4)
B) Holy Communion
Only repentant believers who have carefully examined themselves should partake in communion.
1. A memorial of Jesus's suffering and death (I Cor 11:26)
2. Our sharing in the divine nature of our Lord Jesus (II Pe 1:4)
9. The Church
The Church is the Bride of Christ. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the Universal body of Christ. The mission of the Church is to fulfill the Great Commission.
10. The Second Coming of Christ
Jesus will return to the earth and gather His saints (Church) (I Thes 4:16 -18) to reign with Him on the earth for one thousand years (Mt 24:27,30 Rev 1:7, 19:11-14, 20:1-6)
The millennial reign will bring the salvation of the nation of Israel (Ez 39:28-29, Ro 11:26-27) and the establishment of universal peace. (Is 11:6-9, Ps 72:3-8, Mic 4:3-4)
11. Resurrection of the Dead
The resurrection of those who have died in Christ is the emminent and blessed hope of the Church (1 Thes 4:4. 16-17, Ro 8:23)
12. Final Judgment
The wicked dead will be raised for a final judgment in which they will be judged according to their works. Whoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angles will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
