WE BELIEVE that these is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all. (Matthew 3:16, 28:19, John 14:26, 17:21, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 John 5:7)
WE BELIEVE that the "SCRIPTURES" of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired without error in the original manuscripts, and the infallible rule of faith and practice. (Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 3:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21, Isaiah 8:20)
WE BELIEVE in GOD THE FATHER, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love; that He hears and answers prayer, and the He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ. (Matthew 5:48, Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, Nehemiah 9:6, Hebrews 1:2-3, Psalm 103:19, Ephesians 1:11, 1 Kings 8:27, and Psalm 90:2)
WE BELIEVE in JESUS CHRIST, God's only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. We believe in his virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings, His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people and personal, visible return to earth. (Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:18-25, John 1:14, Hebrews 10:9, John 1:29, 1 John 2:1-2, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, and Acts 1:11)
WE BELIEVE in the HOLY SPIRIT, who came from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ; we believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Spirit. (John 15:26, John 16:8-11, Romans 6:3-6, 1 Corinthians 12:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, and 1 Peter 1:1-3)
WE BELIEVE that all PEOPLE are sinners by nature and choice and, therefore, are under condemnation; that God regenerates, by the Holy Spirit, those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord; that Jesus Christ baptizes the seeking believer with the Holy Spirit and power for service, often subsequent to regeneration. (Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:15-17, Romans 3:10-12, 21-26, Ephesians 1:13, 2:8-10)
WE BELIEVE that the Lord Jesus Christ committed two ORDINANCES to the church: 1) baptism, 2) the Lord's Supper. We believe in baptism by immersion and communion open to all believers. (Matthew 28:19 and Luke 22:19)
WE BELIEVE in the universal CHURCH, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members. (Ephesians 1:22-23 and Colossians 1:18)
WE BELIEVE in the LAYING ON OF HANDS for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, for ordination of pastors, elders, and deacons, and for receiving gifts of the Spirit and healing. (Acts 8:17, Acts 13:3, Acts 19:6, 1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Timothy 1:6, Hebrews 6:2, Ephesians 4:11, James 5:14)
WE BELIEVE in the personal, visible RETURN OF CHRIST TO EARTH, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF His Kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment and eternal blessing of the righteous and endless suffering of the wicked. (Matthew 25:46, John 5:29, 11:25, Romans 6:23, 1 Peter 1:3)
WE BELIEVE in what is termed "THE APOSTLES' CREED" as embodying fundamental facts of the Christian faith.
