What we believe
We Believe …..
The Bible: We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God, without error in the original languages. 2Timothy 3:16-17, 2Peter 1:19-21
The Scriptures to be Alive and Relevant for today: We believe that the Holy scriptures to be alive with the ability to manifest itself in our physical, material and spiritual realms. John 6:63, Hebrews 4:12, 1peter 1:23
Jesus Christ and the Word of God are one in the same: John 1:1-4, Revelation 19:11-13
The Trinity: We believe the one true God manifests himself in three persons – The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:16-17, 1John 5:7
The Deity of Jesus Christ: We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His resurrection, His complete conquest over the powers of Satan, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His imminent return in like manner as He went away. John 1:29-34, John 16:13-17
Salvation: We believe that the new birth is essential for salvation and that this salvation is wholly by grace through faith. John 3:3-7, Ephesians 2:8-9
Newness of life: We believe that a person who has been born-again is made new and will walk in a new life in Jesus Christ and the old life is nonexistent. 2Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:4-8
The Church (Christ's body): We believe the church (the body of Christ) consists of all those who truly believe in Jesus Christ and in His atoning death, and who trust in Him as their personal Lord and Savior. We believe that each individual has a place and purpose in Christs Church. Romans 12:4-5, 1Corinthians 12: 26-27
The Holy Spirit: We believe that in this day and time, it is the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives that brings us into an intimate relationship with our Father in Heaven through Jesus Christ. Theh holy Spirit gives us the ability to walk and live as God’s children. The Holy Spirit also enables us to navigate in the realm of the Spirit and understand spiritual concepts. John 14:26, John 16:13, 1Corinthians 2:11-13
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit: We believe in a second experience following the new birth, which is referred to as the baptism of the Holy Spirit, or the infilling of the Holy Spirit. This experience is not required for the new birth but is pertinent to living a successful and impactful life in Christ. Matthew 3:11 & Acts 2:4
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: We believe that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit in are available and operational in the body of Christ today. 1Corinthians 12:1-11, Hebrews 2:4
Healing: We believe that healing is for today and is provided to cure the spirit, soul, and body through the atonement of Jesus Christ. We believe that the sick can recover by prayer and the laying on of hands as instructed in the scriptures. Psalms 147:3, Luke 4:18, Mark 16:17-18, James 5:14-15
Holy Communion: We also believe in the sacrament of Holy Communion as outlined by Jesus Christ at the last supper. Our participation is done as a remembrance of what Jesus Christ has done for us through His death and resurrection. Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Baptism: We believe in the sacrament of Baptism in water (by immersion) in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, on the authority of Jesus name. Water baptism is a celebration of one’s decision to follow Jesus Christ and of what He has done in their life. It’s an outward sign of an inward work. Matthew 28:19. Acts 2:38, Romans 6:4
Eternal Judgment: We believe that there will be a great white throne judgment at the end of the ages, where those who have not received Jesus Christ will be judged according to their works. Based upon those things written in the books their punishment will be determined. Acts 17:30-31, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 20:11-15
Heaven and Hell: We believe in the reality of Heaven and Hell; they are without Christ unto eternal damnation; they that are true believers in Christ unto eternal life. John 3:15-18, Romans 6:23, Matthew 25:31-46