Beliefs
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The Holy Bible
The Bible is inspired by God. It is the final authority in determining all truths. It is without error and is everlasting.
The Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit to make us more effective in witnessing (Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4). The nine fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) are the by-product of a spirit filled life and evidence of spiritual maturity. The nine gifts of the spirit are different manifestations to build up the body (1st Cor. 12:1-11). We are instructed to diligently seek the gifts (1st Cor. 12:31, 14:1) but must be exercised in a orderly way (1st Cor. 14:26-33).
Trinity
In one God eternally existing in 3 persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Communion
This represents the Lords Supper where elements of Bread (body of Christ broken) and juice (blood of Jesus) are taken in remembrance of his suffering for mankind.
Jesus Christ
Jesus is the only son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. That he lived a sinless life and was crucified, buried, and resurrected from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is humanities intercessor for sins.
John 1:14, 1st Timothy 3:16, 1st Timothy 2:5, Philippians 2:5-11
Healing
Jesus is the only son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. That he lived a sinless life and was crucified, buried, and resurrected from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is humanities intercessor for sins.
Psalms 103:3, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 8: 16-17, Mark 16:17-18, James 5:14-16
The Church
The church is a local community of believers unified through faith in Christ. It is committed to the teachings of Christ and obeying his commandments. The church works together in love and unity, intent on glorifying Christ.
Matthew 16:18-19, Acts 2:41-47, Acts 5:11-14, Ephesians 1:22-23
Salvation
We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is a gift from God and not through our human efforts.
Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16, Titus 3:4-7, Acts 16:31
Water Baptism
Water Baptism is a commandment of Jesus that speaks of a symbolic testimony to others of a spiritual life change. The word of God speaks to being baptized in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Blood
That justification, regeneration, and the new birth come by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ. That the blood of Jesus was sinless and sufficient to cleanse humanity of all sin.
Second Coming
Jesus Christ will return to earth to establish his eternal Kingdom.
1st Thessalonians 4:15-17, 2nd Thessalonians 1:7-8, Revelation 1:7