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Statement of Faith
WE BELIEVE:
1. The Scriptures: We
believe the Bible to be the Divine Word of God written by Holy men of
old as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. We accept the new Testament as
our guide in matters pertaining to Christian Living and Doctrine.
2. The Godhead: We believe
in the triune Godhead; God, the Father; Jesus, the Son; and the Holy
Ghost, each being a distinct personality.
3. The New Birth: We
believe that man was created in a state of innocence but because of the
fall of Adam, sin was imputed to all mankind, and all human beings are
born with a sinful nature. We also believe that the Lord Jesus Christ
died for our sins, becoming a substitutionary sacrifice and that all who
repent and believe on Him shall be saved.
4. Eternal Life: We believe
that the just shall experience joy and life in the presence of God and
that the unjust shall experience torment and death.
5. The Church: We believe
that the Church is the body of Christ of which He is Head. The true
Church consists of those who have been "Born Again," accepting the
provisions which Christ has made for our Salvation.
6. The Ministry: We believe
in the ministry as recorded in Ephesians, Chapter Four, as a divine
calling or gift as an apostle, a prophet, an evangelist, a pastor, or a
teacher; these being for the perfecting of the Saints and the edifying
of the body of Christ.
7. Water Baptism: We
believe in water baptism by immersion as was commanded by Christ in
Matthew 28:19.
8. Baptism of the Holy Ghost:
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Ghost is the gift of God to all
believers and that He is accompanied by the speaking in other tongues as
experienced by those in the Upper Room.
9. Sanctification: We
believe in the doctrine of sanctification as a definite, yet progressive
work of grace.
10. Divine Healing: We
believe in divine healing as practiced by Christ in His earthly ministry
and that it is the privilege of every believer to partake of this
blessing.
11. Tithing: We believe
Tithing is God's plan for support of His ministers and that paying
tithes is compulsory for anyone who is a Christian.
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