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WE BELIEVE..
That the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by the inspiration of God; and that they are the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:15)
That there is only one God, Who is infinitely perfect - the Sovereign One over all things. (1 Corinthians 8:4; Mark 12:29)
That there are three persons in the God head - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Genesis 1:26; 1 John 5:7)
That in the person of Jesus Christ, dwelt both natures (divine and human). He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man. (Philippians 2:6-7; 2 Corinthians 8:9)
That because of sin, the world is now deceived. Satan's activities are limited by the authority of God, and in due time he and his followers will be cast into the Lake of Fire, to be tormented forever. (2 Corinthians 4:3-4; Hebrews 2:14; Revelation 20:10)
That by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, man is redeemed from his depravity and justified by faith in Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:7; Romans 5:1)
That by the atonement of Jesus Christ, we have received full salvation in regard to healing, deliverance, sanctification. (Romans 15:19; Matthew 8:16-17; John 8:32; Luke 4:18; 1 Thessalonians 8:23)
That it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified - growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; 2 Peter 3:18)
That through the baptism in the Holy Spirit, believers receive power to live an effective and overcoming Christian life. (Acts 1:8; Acts 19:1-6; 1 Corinthians 2)
That Jesus Christ will return bodily for His Church which will be spotless, glorious, and without wrinkle. (Revelation 1:2,9; Revelation 22:17)
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