STATEMENT OF FAITH

1. We believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible Word of God and it is the final authority for faith and     practice.  2Tim. 3:15-17, 1Thess. 1:13

2. We believe in one God who exists eternally as Father, Son(Jesus Christ) and Holy Spirit.
 Deut. 6:4, Matt. 28:19, Lk. 3:22

3. We believe that Jesus is the second Person in the Godhead who came to earth as a man, died on the cross for our sins and is the only means of salvation. John 1:14, John 3:16, Is 53:1-5, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

4. We believe that man is a sinner and that he is powerless to save himself. Our basis for salvation is repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ. Ps. 51:5, Rom 3:10, Is. 53:6, Rom. 10:9-10, Eph. 2:8&9, Titus 3:3-7

5. We believe that the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues, is a necessary and vital part of the Christian experience. It enables us to have a life of deeper communion with God and empowers us for greater service. Lk. 24:49, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4, Eph. 5:18

6. We believe that the Church is the Body and Bride of Christ and that believers are members of one another.
Eph. 2:19-22, 1Cor. 12:12, Eph. 4:11-16 

7. We believe that Jesus Christ is coming again to rapture His saints. 1Cor. 15:51-52, 1Thess. 4:16-17

8. We believe that we must endeavor to live in a manner that is well pleasing to the Lord. This includes but is not limited to:

     a. purity of thoughts, actions and motives-Prov. 15:26, Matt. 5:8, 1Pt. 1:15&16

     b. prayer-Lk. 18:1, 1Thess. 5:17, Rom. 12:12

     c. bible study-2Tim. 2:15, 1Pt. 2:2

     d. support of and participation in a local assembly-Heb 10:25

     e. love for the saints and the lost-1Cor. 13, 1John 4:7&8

      f. evangelism-Matt. 28:19-20, Mk. 16:15, Acts 1:8