OUR TENETS
The Bible
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the holy bible. We believe that the bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency. 2 Timothy 3:16;2 Peter 1:21
One True God
We believe in the existence of the One True God , Elohim, maker of the whole universe; indefinable, but revealed as truine God-Father, son and the Holy Spirit-one in nature, essence, and attributes; omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent. Genesis 1:1; Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 28:19; Genesis 1:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14
The Savior
We believe that man’s need of a savior has been met in the person of Jesus Christ, because of his deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection, and ascension; His abiding intercession and second coming. John 8:46; 14:30; Colossians 1:15; 2 Cor 5:19; Rom 3:25; Act 2:36; Philippians 2:9-11; 1Thes 4:3.
Repentance, Regeneration, Justification and Sanctification
We believe all men have to repent of and confess their sins before God, and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit and in God’s gift of eternal life to the believer. Luke 15:7; Acts 2:38; Romans 4:25;5:16; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3
Man's Depraved Nature
We believe that: “all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God;” are subject to eternal punishment; and need repentance and regeneration. Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6.
The Ordinances (sacraments) of Baptism and The Lord’s Supper
We believe in the ordinance of baptism by immersion as a testimony of a convert who has attained a responsible age of about 13 years (Luke 3:21; Mark 16:16). Infants and children are not baptized but are dedicated to the Lord (Luke 2:22-24,34; Mark 10:16). We believe in the Ordinance of the Lord’s supper which should be partaken of by all members who are in full fellowship. Luke 22:19-20; Matthew 26:21-29; Acts 20:7
Baptism, Gifts and Fruits of The Holy Spirit
We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following; and in the operation of the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Mark 16:17 Acts 2:4 I Corinthians 12:8-11 Galatians 5:22-23
Divine Healing
We believe that the healing of sickness and disease is provided for God’s people in the atonement (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matt 8:7, 17; Mark 16:18; James 5:14-16; Luke 13:10-16). The church is, however, not opposed to soliciting the help of qualified medical practitioners.
Tithes and Offerings
We believe in tithing and in giving of freewill offerings towards the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver. Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:6-10; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:1-9
The Next Life
We believe in the second coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead, both saved and unsaved; they that are saved, to the resurrection of life, and they that are unsaved, to the resurrection of damnation. Mark 13:26; Daniel 12:2 ; John 5:28-29; Acts 1:11;10:42; Romans 2:7-11;6:23