The Word of God says in Romans 10:13, “For whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” The main theme of the New Testament is God’s love for each individual. This love of God was shown through Christ’s coming to this world, His dying on the cross and rising from the dead. The way to establish a relationship with God is to accept His offer of forgiveness of sins. God
God is the Creat
or and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; Peter 1:2; Corinthians 13:14
Mankind
Mankind is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme objects of God's creation. Although mankind has tremendous potential for good, people are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God, called sin; this attitude separates mankind from God. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1-2
Eternity
Mankind was created to exist forever. They will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God, through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. John 3:16; I John 2:25; 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father and in Him dwells the fullness of the Godhead in bodily form. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
Salvation
Salvation is a gift from God to all people. Mankind can never make up for sin by self-improvement or by good works. Only by accepting Jesus Christ, as the perfect and ultimate sacrifice for our forgiveness, can a person be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into their life by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; 1:12 Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1
Water Baptism
Water Baptism is an act of obedience for the believer. It should be preceded by repentance, which simply means "change." It is turning from our sin and selfishness to serve the Lord. Water Baptism identifies the believer with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. As such, we believe in baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. It is a public testimony - the outward confession of an inward experience. In baptism, we stand before witnesses confessing our identification with the Lord. Acts 2:38, 41, Romans 6:4-5, Romans 6:10-13, I Peter 3:21, I Corinthians 6:11
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian should seek to live under His authority daily. II Corinthians 3:17; John 14:16-17 & 26; John 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13 Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a part of the conversion experience, which was promised by Jesus to His disciples. It is sometimes referred to as a baptism of fire, because on the day of Pentecost, when the first believers received the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, they saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. With each biblical account of Christian believers receiving the Holy Spirit, they began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Therefore, baptism of the Holy Spirit, as evidenced by speaking in tongues, is an experience that all believers should desire and seek. Mark 16:17; John 14:16-17; Acts 2:4; Acts 10:46; Acts 19:6; Corinthians 14:5 &18; Romans 8:9,11,15-16; Joel 2:28-29
The Bible
The Bible is God's Word to all people, written by the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and for Christian living. All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. It is the infallible word of truth. II Timothy 3:16-17; II Samuel 22:31; Hebrews 4:12; II Peter 1:21
Statement of Faith . . . We believe in God, Jesus the Christ, and the Holy Spirit. We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God. We believe in salvation for all people through faith in Jesus Christ, as set forth in the scriptures. "If you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. . . for, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:9-10 & 13. Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” - Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” - John 3:16-17 (NIV)
