We believe Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again on the third day, and personally appeared to His disciples. (I Corinthians 15:1-8; Romans 4:25)We believe Jesus ascended to Heaven and will come to Earth again for the Church. (John 14:2,3; I Thessalonians 4:13-18)
The Holy Spirit also enables believers to live a Christ-like life exhibiting godly character.
(Luke 11:13; Acts 1:8, 2:1-4, 8:17, 10:44-46, 19:6; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 12).
We believe in the operations of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
(I Corinthians 12:14)
We believe in the salvation of sinners by grace, through repentance, and faith in the finished work of the cross by which our sin was atoned.
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 9:12,22; Romans 5:11)
We believe in the plenary verbal inspiration of the accepted canon of the Scriptures as originally given and that they are infallibly and uniquely authoritative and free from error of any sort in all matters with which they deal, including scientific and historical as well as moral and theological.
(II Timothy 3:16; I Corinthians 2:13)
Water Baptism is a sign of a changed life - but not necessary for salvation.
(Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:34 -38; 10:44-48; 19:1-6)
We believe in eternal life in Heaven for believers and eternal punishment in Hell for unbelievers.
(John 5:24; 3:16; Mark 9:43-50; II Thessalonians 1:8-9; Revelation 20:10-15)
We believe in the reality and person of Satan and the eternal judgment of Satan and his angels.(Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10 -15)
We are frequently asked to bring clarity to our position on these issues. We are aware there are many sins GOD desires to protect us from — racism, prejudice, gluttony, sexual promiscuity, adultery, etc. This is our attempt to address the complex social issues that surface most often in our setting. As you consider these, remember that we are all equally in need of God’s grace.