What We Believe

THE CHURCH 
We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ. We believe the church to be more than just a building or a gathering of people. It is a body living in relationship and harmony under the direction of the head, Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 6:15; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Romans 16:5; 1 Peter 2:4-5; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Romans 12:4-5; Ephesians 4:11-16.)
GOD 
We believe there is one God, manifested in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is the Creator of all things and the Ruler of the Universe (Philippians 2:6; Matthew 3:16-17; John 10:30).
JESUS CHRIST 
We believe that GOD was manifest in the flesh in the person of JESUS CHRIST. We believe Jesus Christ is alive. He is Son of God and Lord of the Church. He existed from the beginning, came to earth through a virgin birth, fully God and fully man. He was crucified and He rose again three days later, providing salvation for all mankind.
(John 1:1; Isaiah 9:6, Acts 1:9-11).
THE HOLY SPIRIT 
We believe the Holy Spirit dwells in the hearts of all believers. He gives us the power to live the Christian lifestyle, guides us into what is right, and is the revealer of all truth
(John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 3:17, Ephesians 1:13).
THE SCRIPTURES 
We believe the Bible is the inspired infallible Word of God. It is our final authority in determining what we believe and how we live
(2 Tim. 3:16; I Thess. 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21).
SALVATION 
We believe that because of sin, all men are separated from God and in need of salvation. The free gift of salvation is made possible through Jesus Christ, His death on the cross, and His resurrection from the dead. Salvation is available to all, received by grace through faith, and no other way. Though it is available to all God’s election will stand, for many are called but few are chosen. All whom God has foreknew will call on his name and receive the salvation of the cross.
(2 Cor. 7:10; Romans 9:11; Ephesians 1:4; Romans 8:29; 1 John 5:12; John 3:3-5)
WATER BAPTISM 
Jesus commanded that His followers be baptized in water to symbolize their identification with His death, burial and resurrection. We believe that when a person is water baptized, it symbolizes the passing away of their old life and the beginning of their new life in Christ
(Romans 6:3-4; Acts 8: 36-39; Colossians 2: 9-13).
BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift from God as promised by Jesus and is available to all believers. A spiritual prayer language, or “speaking in tongues”, is released through baptism in the Holy Spirit. That prayer language is not the pre-requisite of salvation but a sign of empowerment. It is not the only gift made evident by the Holy Spirit.  The baptism in the Holy Spirit empowers believers to be an effective witness for Jesus Christ.
(Matt. 3:11; John 14:16, 17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38, 39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:4).
COMMUNION 
We believe communion was established to represent the new covenant between God and His people. Jesus died, his body was broken, and his blood shed that we may enter into covenant with God. The body being broken is represented by the bread at the communion table and the blood shed is represented by the wine (juice). We regularly receive communion to remember Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins.
(Luke 22: 19-20; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-30).
DIVINE HEALING 
We believe God desires people to be whole. Salvation provides healing to the whole man- spirit, soul and body. We believe in the power of prayer and faith in God to bring about healing in every area of a person’s life
(Mark 16:18; James 5:25; I Peter 2:24; Matt. 8:17; Isa. 53:4, 5).
THE GREAT COMMISSION
 We believe it is the mission of the church to advance the kingdom of God by making disciples of all nations. It is the responsibility of every believer to carry out the Great Commission (Matthew 28: 16-20; Acts 1:8). According to Ephesians 4:11-13, God has given gifts as Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Teachers, and Pastors to operate in the building of the kingdom for the perfecting of the saints.