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There is one God existing in three Persons. God the Father, Jesus, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
(Gen.1:26; Deut 6:4; Matt 3:16 & 17; Matt 28:19; 1 John 5:7)
Jesus is the Divine Son of God. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, and preformed miracles.
He was the Perfect demonstration of the Love of God, and our ultimate example in living. Jesus
died on the cross to reconcile the world to God, and three days later he was raised bodily from the
dead. He ascended to the Right Hand of the Father where he now sits. Jesus will come again to
receive all of us who have put our faith in Him, and we will forever be with the Lord.
(Isaiah 7:14 & 9:6; Matt 1:18-25; 1 John 2:6; 2 Cor 5:19; 1 John 4:10; Matt 28:6; 1 Cor 15:3 & 4
Acts 1:9; Eph 1:20; Acts 1:11; 1 Thess 4:16-18)
The Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:20 & 21)
God's Love is for everyone (Prov 8:17; John 3:16; Acts 2:21)
God's free gift of Salvation is available to all who repent of sin and put their faith in Christ Jesus
(Deut 4:29-31; Acts 2:38; Rom 10:8-10)
Baptism in water by immersion. By this act of obedience we follow Jesus example. We also identify
with Him in His death and resurrection. We baptize in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit in
keeping with Jesus instructions given in the Great Commission (Matt 3:13 & 15; Rom 6:3-5; Matt
28:19)
After we receive Jesus as Savior and we yield to the indwelling Holy Spirit, our lives will begin to
show evidence of our faith. (Gal 5:22-25; James 2:18)
Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues. This experience God's
way of enduing the Believer with power for Kingdom Service (Isaiah 28:11; Acts 1:8 & 2:4)
Miraculous signs follow Believers (Mark 16:17 & 18; Acts 14:3; Rom 15:19)
We believe in the five fold ministry and the Gifts of the Spirit to edify and equip the Body of Christ for service
(1 Cor 12:1-11; Eph 4:7-16)
In Holy Living. Not in the keeping of rules and regulations, but of the dying to ourselves (our wills
and desires) as we yield to God's Will for our lives. (Luke 17:33; 1 Peter 1:13-16)
In partaking of the Body and Blood of Jesus (Communion) and thereby reaffirming the Benefits of
His Sacrifice until He returns (Luke 22:17 & 20; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26)
Healing (Spiritual, physical, and emotional) is provided for everyone in the shed blood of Jesus
(Isaiah 53:4 & 5; 1 Peter 2:24; James 5:14 & 15)
All people whether male or female are called to be ministers of reconciliation.
(Galatians 3:28; 2 Cor 5:18 & 20)
In Tithing and Giving, not as a matter of legalism, but as a symbol of our dependence on and faith in
God to supply our every need. (Malachi 3:10-12; Luke 6:33; 2 Cor 9:6-10; Phil 4:19)
Holy Matrimony/Holy Union (Genesis 2:23 & 24; Matt 19:6; Gal 3:28; Hebrews 13:4)
Eternal Life in Heaven for all those who receive God's Love in Christ (Matt 24:27 & 28; Matt 25:46)
Eternal separation from God (in hell)for those who reject God's Love (Psalm 9:7; Matt 25:41)
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