OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

  • In essential beliefs -we have unity.

“There is one body, and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”  Eph. 4:4-6 (KJV)

  • In non-essential beliefs -we have liberty.

“Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.  Who art thou the judgest another man’s servant? To his own master he standeth or falleth.  Yea, he shall be holden up for God is able to make him stand.  So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condementh not himself in that thing which he alloweth.”  Rom. 14:1, 4, 12, 22 (KJV)

  • In all our beliefs - we show charity.

“And though I have the gift of prophesy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge: and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.”  I Cor. 13:2 (KJV)

 

 THE ESSENTIALS WE BELIEVE:

 1.  ABOUT GOD

God is the Creator 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; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians 13:14

 

2.  ABOUT JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for  the sins of all people by dying on a 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 someday to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.

Matt 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; I Cor. 15:3,4
Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13

 

3.  ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son of God.  He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ.  He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation.  He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right.  He gives every believer a gift when they are saved.  As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

II Cor. 3:17; John 16:7-13; Acts 1:8; I Cor. 2:12; 3:16; Eph. 1:13; Galatians 5:25
Eph. 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Eph. 5:18.

 

4.  ABOUT THE BIBLE

The Bible is God’s Word to us.  It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.  It is the supreme source of truth for Christian belief and living.  Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture of error.

II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20,21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105, 150, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

 

5.  ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like him in character.  People are the supreme object of God’s creation.  Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude that separates people from God and causes many problems in life.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2

 

6.  ABOUT SALVATION

Salvation is God's free gift to us but we must accept it.  We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin's penalty. What we tum from our self-ruled life and tum to Jesus in faith we are saved. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

 

7.  ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the true believer is secure in
that salvation for eternity. If you have been genuinely saved, you cannot “lose” it.

Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian.  It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.

 John 10:29, 29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; I Peter 1:3-5

 

 8.  ABOUT ETERNITY

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternity separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven
and Hell are real places of eternal existence.

John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 1:8
Matthew 32:44, 46.