We believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, infallible in its original writings, as proven through history and fulfilled prophecies.
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.-2 Timothy 3:16,
Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, 21or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.- 2 Peter 1:20,21.
THE GODHEADWe believe in the one everlasting, eternal God, infinite in power, knowledge, and love; holy in nature, attributes, and purpose. We believe in His absolute deity; that this one true God has revealed Himself as Father in creation, as Son in redemption; and as the Holy Ghost in this Church Age. God has also revealed Himself in many other ways such as a burning bush, protective pillar of fire/cloud for Israel, a dove, and many other things as needed over time.
Listen, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone.- Deuteronomy 6:4
FALLIBILITY OF MAN
We believe in the fallibility of all mankind.
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23.When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.- Romans 5:12 NLT
Sin separates us from God.
But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.- Isaiah 59:2
So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.- James 4:17
Because of sin we must be born again or have a rebirth through confession and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God...For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”- John 3:3, 16.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.- 1 John 1:9
SUFFERING OF CHRIST
We believe in the vicarious suffering of Jesus
Christ the Son of God; that through His shed blood, atonement for sin
has been made for all mankind. Hebrews 9:11-28.
That under this new covenant, in this dispensation, none of the statutes of the Mosaic Law are binding. But now we are delivered from the Law.
CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION
We believe that Jesus Christ, God robed in flesh born of a virgin, was rejected by the world, especially His own nation; was tried and suffered under the hands of Pilate; died on the Cross by crucifixion, was buried, rose again the third day; His resurrection being confirmed by many definite proofs. He was seen by many witnesses, for about forty days after His resurrection, after which He ascended upon high. Act 2:32.GRACE
We believe that our present dispensation is a time of grace (undeserved favor). That we are "saved by grace through faith, not of works lest any man should boast." Ephesians. 2:4-10.NEW COVENANT
We believe that God took away the first covenant that He might establish the second. Hebrews 8:6-10; Hebrews 10:9.That under this new covenant, in this dispensation, none of the statutes of the Mosaic Law are binding. But now we are delivered from the Law.
"That being dead wherein we were held: that we should serve in newness
of spirit, and not in oldness of the letter." Romans 7:6.
"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth." Romans 10:4.
"The law and the prophets were until John" since that time the kingdom of God is preached. Luke 16:16
Which Mountain?
THE CHURCH
Jesus said, "Upon this rock I will build my church." We believe that it is a Spiritual house (church) that is to offer up spiritual sacrifices (worship). 1 Peter 2:5; John 4:23; Hebrews 13:15-16.WATER BAPTISM
We believe in water baptism by immersion, and that it should be administered in the name of the Lord Jesus, Jesus Christ, or Lord Jesus Christ as practiced by the apostles. Acts 3:19; Acts 2:38; Acts 10:48; 1 Corinthians 1:13; Colossians 3:17.BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST
We believe and teach the baptism of the Holy Ghost for believers, witnessed by the physical sign of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance as well as other signs. Acts 2:4; Acts 10:46; Acts 19:6.HOLINESS
"Dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit perfecting holiness in the fear of God." 2 Corinthians 7:1;"For God hath not called us unto uncleanliness; but unto holiness." 1Thessalonians 4:7;
"Follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14;
Christianity is not about Love
John 2:6; 1 Peter 1:16; Titus 2:11-13; 2 Corinthians 7:1.
Divorce and remarriage is unscriptural and forbidden for believers, except where fornication, extreme abuse, or desertion because of the Gospel is proven to be the cause of separation. Matthew 19:3-7; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 1 Corinthians 7:15.
DIVINE HEALING
Deliverance from sickness is a privilege for believers. As the Lord made our bodies it is not unreasonable to expect that He should heal them. Isaiah 53:5; Mark 16:15-18; James 5:14.SPIRITUAL GIFTS
We believe the gifts of the spirit should be manifested in the church today, and that all spirit filled believers should earnestly covet the best gifts for the edification and up-building of the church. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11; 1 Corinthians 14:1.FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
We believe the spirit-filled believer will produce the Fruit of the Spirit in their lives and their walk will be according to godliness and holy living. Galatians 5:22-23;John 2:6; 1 Peter 1:16; Titus 2:11-13; 2 Corinthians 7:1.
FINAL COMING OF CHRIST
We believe in the final personal coming of the Lord as taught by the scriptures. Acts 1:11; 1Thessalonians 4:16; Hebrews 9:28JUDGEMENT
We believe that all will appear before the judgment seat of Christ to be judged according to the deeds done in the body. Ecclesiastes 12:14; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:11-15.MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE
We believe that marriage was invented by God for the purpose of producing godly children and showing the relationship Christ has with the Church. Thus, marriage can only be between one mature male who has xy chromosomes and one mature female who has xx chromosomes.Divorce and remarriage is unscriptural and forbidden for believers, except where fornication, extreme abuse, or desertion because of the Gospel is proven to be the cause of separation. Matthew 19:3-7; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 1 Corinthians 7:15.