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GOD, THREE IN ONE
We believe that there is one living and true GOD, eternally existing in three persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all things.
Genesis 1:1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 44:8 and 48:16; Matthew 28:19-20; John 10:30; Hebrews 1
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THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD
We believe the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible Word of God, our rule of faith and practice. The Bible is the foundation of this church’s operation and governance, superseding any law contrary to Scripture. We hold the King James Version as the most accurate translation and base our doctrine and Statement of Faith on it.
Isaiah 28:13; Nehemiah 8:8; John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2 Peter 1:3-4, 1:21.
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GOD, THE FATHER.
We believe in God the Father, an infinite, eternal, personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. He mercifully engages in human affairs, hears and answers prayer, and saves all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalms 90:2; Psalms 102:27; John 3:16, 4:24; 1 Timothy 1:17; Titus 1:3.
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GOD, THE SON
We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin. He lived a sinless life, performed miracles, taught truth, died a substitutionary atoning death, rose bodily, ascended to heaven, intercedes for His people, and will return visibly to earth.
Isa. 7:14; Mic. 5:2; Matt. 1:23; Mark 16:19; Luke 1:34-35; John 1:1-2, 8:58, 11:25; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 1:8; 1 John 1:2; Rev. 1:8.
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God, the Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all believers for ministry.
Acts 1:8; 2 Cor. 3:18; John 16:8-11; Rom. 8:26, 15:13,16; Heb. 9:14.
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Gifts of the Spirit
We believe in the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit and the exercise of all Biblical gifts as instructed in Scripture. The Holy Spirit indwells every believer, serving as an abiding helper, teacher, and guide.
1 Cor. 12–14; John 14:16-17, 16:8-11, 16:13; Rom. 8:26.
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Sin
We believe all people are sinners by nature, under condemnation, and that God saves and regenerates those who repent and confess Jesus Christ as Lord through faith.
Acts 8:15-17; Eph. 2:1-3, 8-9; Rom. 3:23, 5:8; Titus 3:5.
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The Church
We believe in the universal church, a living spiritual body with Christ as its head, comprising all who are born again.
1 Cor. 12:12-13; Eph. 4:15-16.
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Ordinances
We believe Jesus Christ instituted two ordinances for the church: (a) full immersion baptism for believers and (b) the Lord’s Supper.
Matt. 28:19; Luke 22:19-20; Acts 2:38; 1 Cor. 11:23-26.
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HIS SECOND COMING
We believe in the personal, visible return of Jesus Christ, the establishment of His Millennial Kingdom, the resurrection of the body, final judgment, eternal blessing of the righteous, and endless separation of the wicked.
Matt. 16:27; Acts 1:11; Rev. 19:11-16, 20:11-15
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Heaven & Hell
We believe in a literal Heaven and Hell: those who place their faith in Jesus Christ will spend eternity with Him in Heaven, while those who reject His gift of salvation will face eternal separation in Hell.
Ps. 9:17; Matt. 5:3, 5:22, 18:9, 25:31-34; Mark 9:42-49; Luke 12:5; John 3:18; Heb. 12:23; 1 Pet. 1:4; Rev. 14:10-11, 20:11-15.
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Pre-Tribulation Rapture
We believe in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, where all believers will meet the Lord in the air and be taken from the world before the Tribulation begins.
Isa. 26:20; Matt. 24:29-31; Luke 21:36; Rom. 1:18, 5:9; 1 Thess. 1:10, 4:13-16, 5:9; 2 Pet. 2:7-9; Rev. 3:10, 5:7-10, 7:13-14.
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Created Male & Female
We believe in God as the Creator who made humanity male and female, distinct yet complementary. God established monogamous marriage between one man and one woman as the foundation of the family and society. Homosexuality and other sexual orientations are contrary to God’s design and sinful. This ministry will not perform or recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions, or domestic partnerships, regardless of legal recognition.
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Marriage
We believe Jesus Christ validated marriage as the union of one genetic male and one genetic female, sanctioned by the state and evidenced by a ceremony. Biblical sexual relations are reserved for marriage. Activities such as adultery, fornication, homosexuality, transgenderism, polygamy, incest, pornography, and gender alteration are incompatible with Scripture and a biblical witness.
Gen. 2:24; Matt. 19:4-6; John 4:16-18; Rom. 1:18-32; 1 Cor. 5:11, 6:9-11, 6:18-20, 7:1-3, 7:8-9; Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 5:3-7; 1 Tim. 1:9-11.