The Scriptures: The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as the Holy Spirit moved them. The covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13)

The Godhead: Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin entered the world. The Bible says, “… all have sinned, and come short of the Glory of God,” and “… there is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:23; 3:10). Jesus Christ, the Son of God was manifested to undo the works of the Devil and gave his life and shed his blood to redeem and restore man back to God (Romans 5:14; 1 John 3:8).

Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:8-10).

Eternal Life and the New Birth: Man’s first step toward salvation is Godly sorrow that leads to repentance. The new birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced produces eternal life (2 Corinthians 7:10; 1 John 5:12; John 3:3-5).

Water Baptism: Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christians 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 as promised by the Lord Jesus to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance (Matthew 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38-39: Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:1-4).

Sanctification: The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the doctrine of sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ’s return (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Corinthians 1:30)

• Divine Healing: Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the church today (Mark 16:18; James 5:14-15; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:17; Isaiah 53:4-5)

 

Resurrection of the Just and the Return of our Lord: The angels said to Jesus’ disciples, “… this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen Him go into heaven.” His coming is imminent. When He comes, “… the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air…” (Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4: 16-17)

Following the tribulation he shall return to the earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints He shall reign for a thousand years (Revelation 5:10; 20:6)