CORE MINISTRY BELIEFS & VALUES: 
  
  We believe the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God

 

         We believe that there is one God that eternally exists in three persons, God the Father, God the Son, And God the Holy Spirit.

      
             We believe that the only way of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and    faith in the preciouss  blood of Jesus.

        We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation.

                    We believe in the “virgin birth” of Jesus, and that He is the only begotten Son of God sent to redeem all humanity.

      We believe in water baptism as a symbolism of our burying the “old” man (nature), and springing (resurrecting) to “new life.”

        We believe in the ordinance of Holy Communion, as we do this in commemoration of Christ.

       We believe in the giving of our Tithe and Offerings in obedience to the word of God to support local and other works of ministry.

         We believe in Sanctification and Holiness which is evident by an outward expression of an inward transformation.            

      We believe in the blessed hope, which is the return of Christ to rapture the church.

      We believe in the “Second Coming” of Jesus Christ and His millennium reign upon earth for a thousand years.


TENETS OF FAITH
 

 Of the Scripture: We believe the HOLY BIBLE was written by devout men, divinely inspired of God, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth that is infallible throughout eternity. It is the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tested.

Of the True God: We believe there is only one true and living God, an intelligent, spiritual and personal being, the Creator of all things, preserver and ruler of the universe, infinite in wisdom, and revealed to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence and being.  

 Of the Fall of Man: We believe that man was created by God, and in the image of God as recorded in Genesis 1:27. Man was created in perfect fashion under the craftsmanship of a perfect God, but through the temptation of Satan, he transgressed the command of God and fell from his original state of righteousness and holiness. Man inherited a corrupt nature of sinfulness.

Of the Way of Salvation: We believe that the only way to salvation is through Jesus Christ, who is the only begotten Son of God, born of the virgin Mary and took upon Himself the sinful nature of all humanity for the reconciliation of all who would believe in Him.

 
Of Justification: We believe that justification is God’s gracious and full acquittal of all unrighteousness and sin to all who will believe.

Of the Freeness of Salvation: We believe that salvation according to Romans 10: 9-10, is freely made available to all who turn to God through true repentance and obedient faith. That if you confess with their mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you are saved!

Of Regeneration: We believe that regeneration is recreation or “new birth” which is a metamorphosis (change of heart and mind) into the conformity and likeness of God, wrought by the Holy Spirit, according to II Corinthians 5:17.

 Of Repentance and Faith: We believe repentance is having deep conviction for that which goes against the laws of God, thus turning from, and receiving His forgiveness.. Faith is the foundation for which we build our belief and trust, and practice those Godly principles which is in the word of God.

Of God’s Purpose of Grace: We believe that grace is God’s unmerited (undeserved) favor. Election is the gracious purpose of God according to which He regenerates, sanctifies, and saves sinners.

 

Of Sanctification: We believe sanctification is the process, which, according to the will of God, makes us partakers of His holiness. This being carried out in the hearts of believers by the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, prayer, self-denial, self-examination, and watchfulness.

 Of the Perseverance of Saints: We believe that all saints must continue in the faith and endure unto the end, watching and waiting for that glorious day of Christ triumphant return.

Of the Harmony of the Law and Gospel: We believe the Law of God, (His commands) which is holy, true, good and just, is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government.

 Of the Christian Sabbath: We believe that every day is the Lord’s day, however the first day of the week is the day observed for sacred worship unto the Lord, and is to be kept as the believer’s duty and religious purpose.

Of Civil Government: We believe civil government is of appointment for the common good and interest of human society. Magistrates are to be prayed for, honored, and obeyed; except in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Of Christian Education: We believe that a system of schools are necessary in educating the “whole” of man, which includes his spirit, soul, and body to enhance, enlighten, and inform.

Of Social Services: We believe that every Christian is obligated to seek and to make the will of Christ relevant to all of human society, thus considering the equality and well-being of all mankind.

 Of Evangelism and Missions: We believe that it is the duty of every believer to seek to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth by personal effort and by other methods sanctioned by the gospel of Christ.

 Of the Resurrection: We believe the Scriptures clearly teach that Jesus rose from the dead, and that his tomb was empty. He appeared to the disciples after His resurrection, and now exists in His glorified body at the right hand of God. We believe that there will be a resurrection of the righteous and wicked, and that the righteous will conform to a glorified body like Jesus Christ.

 

Of the Return of the Lord: We believe the New Testament teaches in many places of the visible return of Jesus to this earth. (Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:36) We further believe that it’s every believer’s duty to live in readiness for His coming!

 

Of the World to Come: We believe the end of the world is approaching; that at the last day Christ will descend from heaven and raise the dead from the grave to final retribution; that a solemn separation will then take place; that the wicked will be judged to endless punishment and the righteous to endless peace and joy!

 

 

 

 

 

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