These 9 Articles of Faith do not represent the final authoritative word on biblical doctrine or Christian theology. They reflect the basic tenets of historical, evangelical Christianity.

About God – There is one God the Creator, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Matt 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14).

About the Bible – The Bible is the living, inspired and only infallible and authoritative written Word of God and is the foundation of all Christian doctrine (2 Tim 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19-21).

About Jesus Christ – The deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, His abiding intercession and His imminent return.

About Salvation – We believe in the spiritually lost condition of all people and the essential need for the “new birth” by faith in Jesus Christ (Eph. 1:7).

About Eternity – Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence and man was created to exist forever, either separate from God by sin or in union with God. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. (Dan. 12:2; John 11:25-26; Rev. 21:7,8; I Thes. 4:17).

About the Holy Spirit – We believe in the person and work of the Holy Spirit with His fruits and gifts functioning in the Church (1 Cor. 12:8-10; Heb. 2:3-14). We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life (Gal 5:16). We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a gift available to believers subsequent to the new birth, with the normal initial evidence of speaking in other tongues (Luke 11:13; Acts 2:4).

About Healing – The redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer (Isa 53:4-5; Matt 8:17).

About communion and baptism – In the sacraments of the Lord’s Supper and baptism by full immersion in water for all believers (Matt 28:19; Acts 2:38; 1 Cor 11:23-26).

About the Church – In the church being the body of Christ, and each member being an active part of a local church, fulfilling the Great Commission (Mark 15:16; 1 Cor. 11:23-26).

The Holy Scriptures
We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God: true, immutable, steadfast, and unchangeable. – 2 Timothy 3:16, 17

The Eternal Godhead
We believe that God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; the Three are coexistent, coeternal, and equal in divine perfection. – 1 John 5:7

The Fall of Man
We believe that man, created in the image of God, by voluntary disobedience fell into the depths of sin and iniquity, bequeathing sin’s nature and consequences to all mankind, with their accompanying loss of intended meaning and purpose. – Genesis 1:27; Romans 5:12

The Plan of Redemption
We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, took our place, and with His life’s blood purchased the pardon for all who believe in Him. – John 3:16; Titus 2:14

We believe that all people are sinners by nature and, therefore, are under condemnation; that God saves and regenerates based upon faith by the Holy Spirit, those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord. – Acts 8:15-17; Ephesians 2:1-3 and 8-9; Romans 3:23 and 5:8; Titus 3:5

Salvation through Grace
We believe that salvation is wholly through grace; that no human righteousness or merit can contribute to our receiving God’s love and favor. – Ephesians 2:8

Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that, upon sincere repentance and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God through Jesus’ sacrificial death. – Romans 10:6-10; 1 John 1:9

The New Birth
We believe that the change that takes place in people at conversion is a very real one; that having received righteousness in Christ and having received His Spirit, people will have new desires, interests, and pursuits in life. – 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20

Daily Christian Life
We believe it is the will of God that those who have been born again grow in sanctification, become partakers of His holiness, and daily grow stronger in the faith, power, prayer, love, and service. – 2 Corinthians 7:1

Water Baptism
We believe being baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is an essential response to Jesus’ command, testifying to His lordship as Christ and King (Romans 6:4). We believe baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work. – Matthew 28:19

Communion

We believe in observing the Lord’s Supper, receiving the broken bread and the fruit of the vine with joy and faith as we partake anew of the life and triumph of Christ’s Cross. – 1 Corinthians 11:24-26

Baptism in the Holy Spirit
We believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit empowers believers to exalt Jesus, that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are for today, to live lives of holiness, and to be witnesses of God’s saving grace; we expect the Spirit’s incoming to be after the same manner as that in which He came upon believers in the days of the Early Church. – Acts 1: 5, 8; 2:4

The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit bestows enabling ministry gifts upon believers, and that these gifts will build up the Body of Christ through edification and evangelism. – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

As evidence of a Spirit-filled life, believers should show spiritual “fruit”: love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. – Galatians 5:22-25

We believe in the person of the Holy Spirit, Who came from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ. – Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 3:18; John 16:8-11; Romans 8:26 and 15:13,16; Hebrews 9:14

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding helper, teacher, and guide. – John 6:13, 14:16-17 and 16:8-11; Romans 8:26

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all Biblical gifts of the Spirit according to the instructions given to us in 1 Corinthians 12-14.

Heaven
We believe heaven is the glorious habitation of the living God and the eternal home of born-again believers. – John 14:2; Revelation 7:15-17

Hell

We believe hell is a place of darkness, deepest sorrow, and unquenchable fire, which was not prepared for man but for the devil and his angels; yet it will become the place of eternal separation from God for all who reject Christ as Savior. – Matthew 13: 41, 42; Revelation 10:10 & Ch15

Moderation

We believe a Christian’s moderation should be obvious to others and that a relationship with Jesus should never lead people into extremes of fanaticism; their lives should model that of Christ in uprightness, humility and self-sacrifice. – Colossians 3:12, 13; Philippians 4:5

Divine Healing
We believe divine healing is the power of Jesus Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith; He, who does not change, is still willing & able to heal the body, as well as the soul & spirit in answer to faith. – Mark 16: 17, 18; James 5:14-16

The Second Coming of Christ
We believe the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent; the certainty of His coming and the fact that no man knows the hour of His coming prompt our evangelistic efforts; that the Lord Himself will descend from Heaven, the dead in Christ shall rise, and the redeemed will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. – Matthew 24:36, 42, 44; 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17

Church Relationship
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with a congregation of believers with whom we can worship God, respond and observe the ordinances of Christ, encourage and support one another, labor for the salvation of others, and work together to advance God’s purpose on earth. – Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:24

Judgment
We believe all shall stand before the judgment seat of Christ: the redeemed to be delivered unto everlasting life and the unrepentant unto everlasting separation from the father. – Revelation 20:11, 12; 2 Corinthians 5:10

EvangelismWe believe soul winning is a priority in the Church on earth, and that every hindrance to worldwide evangelism should be removed. – James 5:20; Mark 16:15

Tithing and Offerings
We believe tithes & offerings are ordained of God to sustain His ministry, spread the Gospel, & release personal blessing. – Malachi 3:10; 1 Cor. 16: 1, 2