Statement of Faith

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The Word was with and is God. The Word of God is consistent of all truth. The Bible is the divinely inspired, completely accurate, and authoritative written Word of God. The Bible is our absolute guide for salvation and Christian living. God's Word must be acted upon, obeyed, and lived out, not just heard or known.

(See II Timothy 3:15-17; Ephesians 3:5; II Peter 3:2)

There is only one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father (Creator), as Son Jesus Christ (Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (Indwelling Spirit). Jesus Christ is God incarnate (manifested in flesh). Jesus is both God and man. Jesus is the only name by which we must be saved.

(See Ephesians 4:5-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16; Acts 4:12) 

Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ giving his life upon the cross (to make amends with us). If we respond to God in faith and obedience, then we can receive forgiveness and salvation from sin.

(See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9)

The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by Repentance - committing to turn away from sin (symbolizing death to sin), Water Baptism by immersion (to be dipped or momentarily submerged under water) with the name of Jesus Christ spoken over you (symbolizing a burial of the old sinful man), and receiving the infilling of the Holy Spirit which is initially evidenced and proven by speaking in tongues (a heavenly prayer language) as the Spirit gives the utterance -- ability (symbolizing resurrection or arising to live a new and better life).

(See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4)  

As Christians we are to love God and others unconditionally. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, separating ourselves from sin or things that displease God and bring hurt / pain to ourselves or others; the power and love we have on the inside should manifest, be shown and demonstrated on the outside. We worship / praise God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, still happen today.

(See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10) 

Jesus Christ is coming again -- returning to Earth to take those that are saved to heaven. In the end of time will be the final resurrection (everyone being taken from the Earth) and the final judgment (everyone receiving due wages / reward for their thoughts, words, and actions). The righteous (right with Christ) will receive eternal life & never-ending peace, and the unrighteous (wicked or intentionally sinning / disobedient to God's Word) will earn eternal death and never-ending torment).

(See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15)