Article of Faith

1

We believe the Holy Bible to be inspired Word of God, without any error and the all-sufficient authority in matters of faith, doctrine, and Christian living.

(II Tim. 3:16; II Pet. 1:21; John 10:35; Isa. 55:11; 1 Cor. 1:21; Rom. 1:16, Matt. 5:17,18; Jude 3; Eph. 1:17,18; 3:10,18)

2

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: The Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.

(2 Corinthians 13:14; Isa. 40:28; Matt. 28:19; Eph. 1:11; Acts 15:14; John 17:6, 18; Eph 4:12; 1 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 12:2; II Cor. 4:7)

3

We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, and that He is truly God and Man. He died on the cross for our sins. He rose bodily from the dead and ascended into heaven where He sits at the right hand of the Father and He is now our High Priest and Advocate.

(Gal. 1:6-9;Rom. 1:18-32; I Tim. 2:5,6; Acts 4:12; John 3:16-19; II Pet. 3:9; II Thess. 1:7-9;John 4:42; Matt. 11:28; Eph. 1:20,21; Phil. 2:9-11)

6

We believe in a regenerated church membership: that is, persons old enough to understand their need for a Savior and through faith accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, and are baptized by immersion.

(Acts 17:26,31; Gen. 18:25; Isa. 1:17; Psa. 45:7; Gen. 1:26,27; Jas. 3:9; Lev. 19:18; Luke 6:27,35; Jas. 2:14-26; Joh. 3:3,5; Matt. 5:20; 6:33; II Cor. 3:18; Jas. 2:20)

7

We believe that there are two ordinances to be observed by the church in this present age, baptism by immersion, and the Lord’s Supper as a memorial to His suffering and death on the cross for our sins. They are, however, not to be regarded as means for man’s salvation.

(Romans 6:1-6; Colossians 2:9-13; Acts 22:16; Acts 2:37-41; Acts 2:37-41; Ephesians 1:13-14; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Corinthians 11:17-26; 1 Corinthians 10:14-17; Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:17-25.)

8

We believe in the personal, bodily, imminent and glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ and that His Second Coming inspires the believers of dynamic and zealous life and service for Him while waiting for His return.

(Mark 14:62; Heb. 9:28; Mark 13:10; Acts 1:8-11; Matt. 28:20; Mark 13:21-23; 1 John 2:18; 4:1-3; Luke 12:32; Rev. 21:1-5; II Pet. 3:13; Matt. 28:18)

4

We believe that man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin and is therefore lost, separated from God, and only through the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit can man’s salvation and spiritual life be obtained.

(Eph. 6:12; II Cor. 4:3,4; Eph. 6:11,13-18; II Cor. 10:3-5; I John 2:18-26; 4:1-3; Gal. 1:6-9; II Cor. 2:17; 4:2; John 17:15; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Titus 3:5)

9

We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead; the everlasting blessedness of the saved in heaven, and the everlasting punishment and separation from God of the unsaved, those who reject salvation through Jesus Christ alone and hell.

(1 Thessalonians 4:16,17; Romans 8:23 ; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51,52)

5

We believe that eternal salvation is the free gift of God, entirely apart from man’s works, and is possessed by any and all who have faith in, and received Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.

(I Cor. 15:3,4; Acts 2: 32-39; John 20:21; I Cor. 1:23; II Cor. 4:5; 5:11,20; Luke 14:25-33; Mark 8:34; Acts 2:40,47; Mark 10:43-45)

10

We believe in the autonomy of the local church. The only Head of a local church is the Lord Jesus Christ. The church shall manage its own affairs and shall not be subject to any other religious body or organization.

(Col. I:27,28; Acts 14:23; Tit. 1:5,9; Mark 10:42-45; Eph. 4:11,12)