Doctrine

The principles of our doctrine come from the inspired Word of God. We do not have a man-made doctrine or any man-made creeds. Every belief that we have can be found in the Word of God. Here are some of the basics of our faith:

The Word of God is Inspired or "God Breathed"

We accept the Bible as the inspired Word of God. We believe that it is infallible and free of errors. The Bible is God's love letter to mankind. We also believe that this is the only revelation of God.

• II Timothy 3:16-17 · All Scripture is given by inspiration of God
• II Peter 1:20-21 · Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit

Man, Unlike the Bible, is Fallible

Each person is tempted by his lust and if acted upon results in sin. The Scriptures tell us that we all have sinned, but that the price of sin has been paid.

• James 1:13-15 · The nature of temptation and sin
• Romans 3:23 · For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
• Romans 6:23 · The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life

God’s Terms of Salvation

We are to hear the Word of God being proclaimed, believe in Jesus Christ, turn away from (repent of) our sins, confess who Jesus is to us, be immersed to have our sins washed away and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and then to live a faithful life until death or until Jesus returns.

• Romans 10:17 · Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God
• Mark 16:16 · He who believes and is baptized will be saved
• Luke 13:3 · Unless you repent you will all likewise perish
• Matthew 16:16 · Confessing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God
• Acts 2:38 · Repent and be baptized for the remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit
• Revelation 2:10 · Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life

The Lord’s Supper

As Christians we partake of communion every first day of the week, just like the early church. We do this, at Jesus' request, to remember what He did for us. The bread and the juice are symbolic of Jesus’ body and blood. We are to remember the sacrifice that Jesus made in our place. The Christian will do all that they can not to miss this fellowship with Jesus.

• Acts 20:7 · On the first day of the week, the disciples gathered together to break bread
• I Corinthians 11:23-29 · The institution and reverence of the Lord's Supper

The Holy Spirit

The Bible teaches that at our baptism we receive the indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit. This gift from God is here to help, guide, and strengthen us in our Christian walk. The Bible also teaches that we no longer receive the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will make Himself known as we produce fruit of the Holy Spirit.

• Acts 2:38 · The promise and gift of the Holy Spirit
• John 14:15-21 · The Helper given to those who keep His commandments
• I Corinthians 13:8-11 · The completion of revelation and the passing of miraculous gifts

The Church

We accept the Bible teaching that the church on earth is the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Christ. That church began on the day of Pentecost after the resurrection of the Lord. Peter was given the keys of this kingdom and he opened the door to the church with the first Gospel sermon. We accept the Bible teaching that Christ is the head over all things in regard to the church, and thus we accept no contrary teachings. We accept the Bible teaching that the Lord adds those who are being saved to His church.

• Matthew 16:19 · The keys of the kingdom of heaven
• Acts 2:37-47 · The day of Pentecost and the Lord adding to the church
• Ephesians 1:22-23 · Christ appointed as head over all things to the church

Eternal Abode of the Saved and the Lost

The Church believes the Bible teaching that faithful Christians will spend eternity in the joyful presence of the Lord. We accept the Bible teaching that all others will spend eternity in the painful misery of the Lake of Fire which was prepared for the Devil and his angels.

• Matthew 25:41-46 · The righteous into eternal life, and the wicked into everlasting punishment