STATEMENT OF FAITH
1. We, believe that the Bible is a supreme revelation from God, superior to conscience and reason, though not contrary to reason; and is therefore our infallible rule of faith and practice.
2. We, believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, came into the world to reveal the Father and was the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, that Jesus Christ was with God in the creation of all things, for by Him worlds were made. We further believe that in Christ dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, and that it is impossible to know the Father without knowing the Son. John 14:8-9; John 1:1-14; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16,17.
3. Wherefore we acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ of all things in heaven and in earth and under the earth. Philippians 2:9-11; Matthew 28:18.
4. We believe that man, by transgression, fell from a state of holiness in which he was first “created,” into a state of death in trespasses and sin, separated from God until he is delivered by the power of the Gospel. Romans 5:12-21.
5. We believe that man must lay a foundation of Biblical truth and experience upon which he builds his life. These foundation stones are:
a) Repentance from dead works
b) Faith towards God
c) Doctrine of baptisms
d) Laying on of hands
e) Resurrection of the dead
f) Eternal judgment
Hebrews 6:1,2
6. We believe that repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord, Jesus Christ, produces the work of justification in the believer. Through faith in the shed blood of Christ, he is brought into the truth of the New Covenant and made a partaker in the death of Christ. This is the initial step of salvation and is not to be considered synonymous with the complete “new birth”. Romans 5:1-9; Luke 22:20.
7. We believe that water baptism is an essential and necessary part of regeneration and of the “new birth” and is to be performed only upon repentant believers. This act is to be done by immersion. Acts 10:47; Acts 16:31-33; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16.
8. We hold that all believers may speak in other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance and that speaking in tongues is one of the initial physical signs of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:4, Acts 2:29.
9. We believe each believer should be baptized in the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues. Acts 2:4.
10. We believe in the doctrine of the laying on of hands for:
a) the confirmation and ordination of ministries by the laying on of hands by the Apostles and the Presbytery. Acts 13:1-3
b) the impartation of spiritual gifts when accompanied by prophecy and any laying on of hands by the Apostles and the presbytery: I Timothy 4: 14; II Timothy 1:6.
c) the impartation of the gifts of the Holy Ghost: Acts 8:17,18.
d) the ministry of healing of the sick: Mark 16:16.
e) the confirming of believers in the faith: Acts 14:22
f) the blessing, dedication and setting apart of children: Mark 10:16
11. We believe in the five-fold ministry given to the church at the Ascension of Jesus Christ and continues to be needed and should be expected today--the ministry of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Working with these ministries will be elders, deacons, deaconess’s, and the gifted men and women of the church. Ephesians 4:11; I Corinthians 12:28.
12. We believe “that by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God; not works lest nay man should boast.” We further believe that the emphasis for a continuous walk in grace should be the emphasis of heart righteousness and purity and not in a particular custom outward dress or adornment.
Romans 4:1-5.
13. We believe that the nine manifestations of the Spirit (I Corinthians 12) should be, and must be, operative in the church today in order for the church to enjoy the fullness of God. Also, that these gifts are imparted by the sovereignty of the Holy Spirit and only worked or are operated by this one self-same Spirit. I Corinthians 12:11.
14. We hold that healing for the body is provided in the sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ for “by His stripes we were healed.”
I Peter 2:24,25.
15. We believe in the imminent, personal return of our Lord and the restitution of all things spoken by the mouth of all the prophets since the world began. Matthew 24:42-44; Acts 1:11; Acts 3:19-21.
16. We believe that the fearful, unbelieving, abominable, whoremongers, sorcerers, idolaters, and liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone which is the second death. Revelations 21:1
17. We believe that there shall be a new heaven and new earth wherein dwelleth rightness. II Peter 3:13; Revelations 21:1.
18 We believe that we are one body, being members one of another. Ephesians :3-6
19. We believe that by the expressing of love shall all men know we are Christ’s disciples. John 13:35
1. We, believe that the Bible is a supreme revelation from God, superior to conscience and reason, though not contrary to reason; and is therefore our infallible rule of faith and practice.
2. We, believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, came into the world to reveal the Father and was the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, that Jesus Christ was with God in the creation of all things, for by Him worlds were made. We further believe that in Christ dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, and that it is impossible to know the Father without knowing the Son. John 14:8-9; John 1:1-14; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16,17.
3. Wherefore we acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ of all things in heaven and in earth and under the earth. Philippians 2:9-11; Matthew 28:18.
4. We believe that man, by transgression, fell from a state of holiness in which he was first “created,” into a state of death in trespasses and sin, separated from God until he is delivered by the power of the Gospel. Romans 5:12-21.
5. We believe that man must lay a foundation of Biblical truth and experience upon which he builds his life. These foundation stones are:
a) Repentance from dead works
b) Faith towards God
c) Doctrine of baptisms
d) Laying on of hands
e) Resurrection of the dead
f) Eternal judgment
Hebrews 6:1,2
6. We believe that repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord, Jesus Christ, produces the work of justification in the believer. Through faith in the shed blood of Christ, he is brought into the truth of the New Covenant and made a partaker in the death of Christ. This is the initial step of salvation and is not to be considered synonymous with the complete “new birth”. Romans 5:1-9; Luke 22:20.
7. We believe that water baptism is an essential and necessary part of regeneration and of the “new birth” and is to be performed only upon repentant believers. This act is to be done by immersion. Acts 10:47; Acts 16:31-33; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16.
8. We hold that all believers may speak in other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance and that speaking in tongues is one of the initial physical signs of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:4, Acts 2:29.
9. We believe each believer should be baptized in the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues. Acts 2:4.
10. We believe in the doctrine of the laying on of hands for:
a) the confirmation and ordination of ministries by the laying on of hands by the Apostles and the Presbytery. Acts 13:1-3
b) the impartation of spiritual gifts when accompanied by prophecy and any laying on of hands by the Apostles and the presbytery: I Timothy 4: 14; II Timothy 1:6.
c) the impartation of the gifts of the Holy Ghost: Acts 8:17,18.
d) the ministry of healing of the sick: Mark 16:16.
e) the confirming of believers in the faith: Acts 14:22
f) the blessing, dedication and setting apart of children: Mark 10:16
11. We believe in the five-fold ministry given to the church at the Ascension of Jesus Christ and continues to be needed and should be expected today--the ministry of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. Working with these ministries will be elders, deacons, deaconess’s, and the gifted men and women of the church. Ephesians 4:11; I Corinthians 12:28.
12. We believe “that by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God; not works lest nay man should boast.” We further believe that the emphasis for a continuous walk in grace should be the emphasis of heart righteousness and purity and not in a particular custom outward dress or adornment.
Romans 4:1-5.
13. We believe that the nine manifestations of the Spirit (I Corinthians 12) should be, and must be, operative in the church today in order for the church to enjoy the fullness of God. Also, that these gifts are imparted by the sovereignty of the Holy Spirit and only worked or are operated by this one self-same Spirit. I Corinthians 12:11.
14. We hold that healing for the body is provided in the sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ for “by His stripes we were healed.”
I Peter 2:24,25.
15. We believe in the imminent, personal return of our Lord and the restitution of all things spoken by the mouth of all the prophets since the world began. Matthew 24:42-44; Acts 1:11; Acts 3:19-21.
16. We believe that the fearful, unbelieving, abominable, whoremongers, sorcerers, idolaters, and liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone which is the second death. Revelations 21:1
17. We believe that there shall be a new heaven and new earth wherein dwelleth rightness. II Peter 3:13; Revelations 21:1.
18 We believe that we are one body, being members one of another. Ephesians :3-6
19. We believe that by the expressing of love shall all men know we are Christ’s disciples. John 13:35