THE BIBLE

We believe the Bible is inspired by God, that it’s never wrong, and that it is the basis for our faith, beliefs, and manner of living.

GOD
We believe there is one God. In the unity of the Trinity, equal in every aspect of being.

• God the Father
  We believe in God the Father, the co-Creator with the Son and the Holy Spirit, who is the eternal, all powerful, all knowing, everywhere present, and unchangeable Creator of all.

• God the Son
  We believe in God the Son, co-Creator with the Father and Holy Spirit, who took upon Himself human form, being conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and given the name, Jesus. His death by crucifixion and His bodily resurrection reconciled all things to God.

• God the Holy Spirit
  We believe in God the Holy Spirit, co-Creator with the Father and Son, who is now sent by the Father through the Son to convict the world of sin, lead us into all truth, and empower and equip the Church to carry on Christ’s work on earth.

THE PLAN OF REDEMPTION
We believe Jesus Christ was the sacrifice God planned from the foundation of the world for the sin of the human race. By shedding His blood and dying on the cross, Jesus made provision for the salvation of all people.

SALVATION
We believe salvation is by God’s grace alone. It is received by faith with repentance and acceptance of Jesus Christ as personal Savior.

WATER BAPTISM
We believe water baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is an outward sign of an inward work and is commanded by God following conversion.

COMMUNION
We believe in partaking of the bread and the cup of communion in remembrance of the Lord’s death, burial, and resurrection. We celebrate an open communion for all believers regardless of church affiliation.

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is an experience, not identical with conversion. When the baptism in the Holy Spirit is received, unknown tongues will follow. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift given to equip the believer for practical, efficient and spirit filled ministry and service.

GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit has the following gifts to give individual believers: the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, the gift of faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophesy, discerning of spirits, differing kinds of tongues, and the interpretation of tongues. We should desire these gifts in the spirit of love.

DIVINE HEALING
We believe the power of God to heal the sick and afflicted is provided for in Christ’s death on the cross. God is willing and does heal today.

SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE
We believe every follower of Christ should walk and abide in daily fellowship with the Holy Spirit and experience continual renewing of God’s power to live a Spirit-filled life in attitudes, thoughts, speech, and conduct. In order to build up and equip both individual believers and the Church of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts that are to be earnestly desired and exercised in the spirit of love.

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