1. We believe in the inspired Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and conduct. II Timothy 3:16,17
2. We believe in one True God, self-existent Maker of all things, has revealed Himself in three Persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – co-equal, co-eternal, and one in substance. II Corinthians 13:14; Matthew 28:19; Ephesians 2:18
3. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, incarnate Son of God; True God; True man. He lived a sinless life, was crucified, died and was buried; He was raised from the dead and is alive forevermore. Luke 1:26-31; John 1:1; Revelation 1:18; Romans 1:4
4. We believe that man was originally created in the image and likeness of God, but by voluntary transgression fell and is separated from God, thus making personal salvation through faith in Christ’s death and resurrection a necessity for every man. Genesis 1:26; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:24; Romans 5:17-19.
5. We believe in Water Baptism by immersion. Obedience to this commandment is essential to enable the believer to walk in newness of life. Mark 16:16; Colossians 2:11,12; Romans 6:3-8
6. We believe in the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, the endowment of power, for life and service, as distinct from and subsequent to the new birth. We believe that speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance is a normative accompaniment to this baptism, and is to be expected and desired by all believers as a God-given resource in prayer and worship for Spirit-filled living. We further believe that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to Christians today and that all the gifts of the Spirit should be and must be operative in the Church for the Church to manifest her full glory under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12
7. We believe that entire sanctification is the will of God for all believers and is to be earnestly pursued by walking in obedience to God’s Word by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 13:12; John 17:17; Leviticus 20:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:3,4
8. We believe that divine healing and health through faith is provided for all in the Atonement. Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24; James 5:15
9. We believe that God wants us to prosper in every area of our lives – spirit, soul, and body. 1 Thessalonians 5:23; III John 2
10. We believe in a faith that works by love, so Christ can be formed in us, and that we all come into the unity of the faith. Galatians 4:19; Ephesians 4:13
11. We believe the Church, the Body of Christ, is the habitation of God through the Spirit, comprised of every believer born of the Spirit. The Church universal is manifested in local expressions through which the work of God, evangelization of the world and edification of believers, is carried on. 1 Corinthians 12:12; II Corinthians 6:16; I Corinthians 3:16; Acts 16:5; Mark 16:15
12. We believe in the resurrection of those asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who remain unto the coming of the Lord. This is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church. I Corinthians 15:51,52; I Thessalonians 4:16,17
