what
we believe
1.
We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the
Inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the
complete revelation of his will for the salvation of men, and the
Divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life.
2.
We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect
and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3.
We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been
conceived of the Holy Ghost and born of the Virgin Mary. He died
on the cross a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures.
Further, He arose bodily on High. He now is our High Priest and
Advocate.
4.
We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the
Lord, Jesus Christ, and during this age to convince men, regenerate
the believing sinner, and indwell, guide, instruct, and empower
the believer for godly living and service.
5.
We believe that man was created in the image of God but fell into
sin and is, therefore, lost, and only through regeneration by the
Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
6.
We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection
provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all
who believe, and such as receive Jesus are born of the Holy Spirit,
and thus become children of God.
7.
We believe that the Lord's Supper and Water Baptism are ordinances
to be observed by the Church during this present age. They are,
however, not to be regarded as means of salvation.
8.
We believe that the true Church is composed of all such persons
who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated
by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ,
of which He is the Head.
9.
We believe that only those who are thus members of the true Church
shall be eligible for membership in the local church.
10.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church,
and that every local church has the right, under Christ, to decide
and govern its own affairs.
11.
We believe in the personal and premillennial and imminent coming
of our Lord Jesus Christ and that this "Blessed Hope"
has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer.
12.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer
to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; of the unbeliever
to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment.
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