Our Beliefs
The Bible
We believe that the Bible was written by the hand of men through the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit of God, that it is truth itself. It is the only absolute and objective final test for all truth. We believe that all members should not only read the bible, but should prayerfully study it. The Bible is the written will of God on earth. Within its covers lay all the answers to life, and it shows how to grow in Godly character and attitude. We believe that every Christian should mature in their use of it as a tool for walking out the Christian way of life.
One God
We believe in only one God. There is no other. Also, that there are three persons in the Godhead: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We believe in not accepting other gods in any way - to do so is idolatry. We believe all other gods are made up in the minds of men. They are false. There is only one true Living God.
Man’s Rebellion
We believe that mankind rebelled and in so doing brought a curse upon all mankind. We believe that Adam (the first man) and Eve (the first woman) were created by God. That they were given certain instructions by God and they chose willfully to disobey. A curse came upon all mankind because of this disobedience and, to this very day, all evil is the direct result of their disobedience.
Jesus Christ
We believe that God sent His only begotten Son to destroy the curse and set mankind free. God's Son gave His life for us and paid the penalty for mankind's disobedience. Because of that, we believe that Jesus is Lord and we follow His will and not our own. We believe He owns us and what He says goes.
Water Baptism
We believe the act of water baptism shows an inward change and was commanded to be observed by Jesus Christ. We do not believe it is an absolute must to be baptized. The thief on the cross is one example. We believe if it is physically possible for you to be baptized then you should do it. We believe you get water baptized only when you fully understand why you are doing it.
Holy Spirit Baptism
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is an absolute must in order to live a victorious life on this earth. We believe you can accept Jesus as Savior and not have the Holy Spirit residing in you. If this has happened you only have part of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The full gospel requires the infilling of the Holy Spirit. We believe (according to Scripture) if you do not have the Holy Spirit you are not His. If you are not His, you are not saved and in danger of the judgment. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a must for a complete conversion to the Christian Faith.
Tithes & Offerings
We believe that the giving of tithes and offerings is not an option, but rather is a necessity in order to see the local church succeed. We believe that it is a commandment and not a good suggestion. We believe that any Christian who does not tithe and give offerings is under a curse (according to Scripture). We believe God has ordained tithes and offerings as a way to tell where a person's heart really is.
The Great Commission
We believe that the Great Commission is every Christian's duty and our corporate mandate to go into all the world and to make disciples of all nations. We believe that the Church is designed to be evangelistic in nature. We believe Jesus died to set men free and we are to share the good news as part of our lifestyle.
Marriage
Marriage - We believe God's plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage; God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. We define marriage as a person who was biologically born a man to be married to a person who was biologically born a woman. We believe that marriage is the legal union of a man and a woman in order to live together. We believe that this is the only form that God recognizes and allows as the definition of, or model of marriage.
Sanctity of Human Life
Sanctity of Human Life - We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We believe the Bible teaches us that God owns us and we are not our own. Therefore we do not have the right to decide whether a person lives or dies, that decision is in God's hand alone. We are called to defend, protect and value all human life.