We believe:
1. The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God,
without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation
of men and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life.
2. That sound and practical understanding of the Word of God can only be achieved
with the guidance of His Spirit upon the believer who has, indeed, a real and sincere
relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. That only through a sincere and personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ can
one attain real salvation, thus, bearing the fruits thereof in his/her personal life.
4. That real saving faith comes only from a clear understanding of the message of the
Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
5. In one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three
persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
6. That Jesus Christ is true God and was true man, was conceived of the Holy Spirit and
was at one time begotten through the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross, a sacrifice for
our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended
into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High
Priest and Advocate.
7. That the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and, during this
age, to convict men, regenerate the believing sinner, and indwell, guide, instruct and
empower the believer for godly living and service.
8. That man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is, therefore, lost, and
only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
9. That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for
justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as truly receive Jesus
Christ as Lord and Savior are born of the Holy Spirit and, thus become children of
God.
10. That water baptism (a symbol of ones repentance and acceptance of the Lord’s gift
of salvation) and the Lord’s Supper (a symbolic remembrance of the Lord’s sacrifice)
are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are,
however, not to be regarded as means of salvation.
11. That the true Church is composed of all such persons who through saving faith in
Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the
Body of Christ of which He is the Head.
12. That only those who are, thus, members of the true Church shall be eligible for
membership in the local church.
13. That Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church and that every local church has
the right, under Christ, to decide and govern its own affairs providing that the
individuals involved truly submit to His will—setting aside all and any ulterior motives.
14. In the bodily resurrection of the dead and to stand before the judgment seat of
Christ.
15. That all glory, praise, veneration, adoration, worship, and reverent honor be given to
the Almighty God alone.
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