Statement Of Faith
The Scriptures
The
Bible is the Word of God, written by man but inspired by the Holy Spirit. The
New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible
guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1
:21; 1 Thessalonians 2:13)
The Godhead
Our
God is One, but manifested in three persons-the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit. (Philippians 2:6; John 14:21-26)

Eternal Life and New Birth
Man's
first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that works repentance. The new birth
is available to all mankind, and when Jesus Christ is accepted as Savior,
salvation takes place. He is born again. His spirit becomes alive to God
eternally. (2 Corinthians 7:10; 1 John 5:12; John 3:3-5)
Divine
Healing
Through
the prayer of faith and by laying on of hands, the power of God is manifested to
heal the physical ills of the human body. It is provided in the atonement of
Christ, and it is the privilege of every member of the church today. (Mark
16:18; James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:17; Isaiah 53:4-5)
Water Baptism
Baptism in water is by
immersion. It is a commandment of our Lord, and it is for believers only.
Baptism is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death,
burial, and resurrection. (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; Acts
8:36-39)

Baptism In the Holy Spirit
The baptism in the Holy Spirit
and fire is a gift from God. It is promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those
who are believers in this and is received after the new birth. It is accompanied
by the initial evidence of the speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit
Himself gives utterance. (Matthew 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1 :8; Acts 2:38-39;
Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:4)

Sanctification
The Bible teaches that without
holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the doctrine of sanctification,
which begins at the time of rebirth and continues until Jesus returns. (Hebrews
12:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 3: 18; Philippians 3:
12-14; 1 Corinthians 1 :30)

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