WHAT WE BELIEVE

What We Believe (In the biblical sense):

• We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Living God and the only hope for eternal life.
• We believe that Jesus Christ is the Great Physician and the Healer of the body and soul purchased with His own blood on the cross.
• We believe that Jesus Christ is the baptizer with the Holy Ghost, just as He was on the Day of Pentecost.
• We believe that Jesus Christ is the soon-returning King, coming for His church and to execute vengeance on those who oppose Him.
• We believe that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

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Primary Experiences of the Christian Life:

Salvation

• Salvation is initiated by a prayer of humble surrender to Jesus Christ.
• Salvation is completed by God’s grace through the work of the Holy Spirit in the human heart.
• Salvation is maintained by a lifestyle of Biblical righteousness empowered by The Holy Spirit.
• Salvation is demonstrated by works of righteousness from a transformed life.
• Salvation is forfeited through rejection of God’s word through sin and disobedience.
• Salvation is necessary to enter Heaven in eternity.

Water Baptism

• Water Baptism was exemplified by Christ.
• Water Baptism is not necessary to be saved, but is an important Christian experience not to be negated.
• Water Baptism is a public demonstration of faith in Jesus Christ.
• Water Baptism is executed in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

Holy Spirit Baptism

• Holy Spirit Baptism is evidenced by speaking in an unknown language (tongues).
• Holy Spirit Baptism is an experience different and distinct from Salvation or Water Baptism.

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Primary responsibilities for each Christian:

• Daily Prayer – Critical to maintaining relationship with God and knowing His will on the earth.
• Outreach – Persuading others of their need for salvation through Jesus Christ.
• Bible Reading – Feeding the spirit with God’s truth, and living thereby.
• Giving – Supporting the work of the local church and the gateway to supernatural provision.
• Church Attendance – Gathering together for worship, instruction and relationship with other believers.

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Primary Purposes of The Church:

• To express God’s love to one another as revealed in Jesus Christ.
• To increase in the knowledge of God through study and application of the scriptures.
• Serving one another through the use of spiritual gifts.
• To go beyond the church walls to compel others to salvation.