What We Believe: The Scriptures The Bible is the inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are the divine revelations given from God and received by man, and as such, are the only such revelations that are inspired and infallible. The Bible is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and morals. The Word of God is the direct revelation of the will of God for all men and for all time. II Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 Exodus 24:4 II Peter 3:2   The One True God  Our God is revealed in Scriptures as the eternal Godhead, the Trinity, who has shown Himself as one God, existing in three persons – The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Godhead is distinguishable but indivisible in essence; co-eternal, co-existent, co-equal in nature, attributes, power and glory. Deuteronomy 6: 4 Isaiah 48:16 Matthew 28:19 Ephesians 4:4-6   The Deity Of The Lord Jesus Christ The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, the second member of the Godhead, who preexisted with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Through the Incarnation and Virgin birth, Jesus took upon Himself the form of man, thus revealing Himself as the God-Man. Jesus Christ was sinless perfect, crucified, buried, resurrected, ascended, glorified and He will come again to earth a second time. He is the perfect Mediator between God and man because in the person of Christ is the fully divine and the fully human. Of the same substance with the Father as to His divinity, yet of the same substance with us to His humanity. Perfect in deity, perfect in humanity. Colossians 1:15-19 Philippians 2:5-8 1 Timothy 2:5-6 John 1:1-3, 14-18   The Holy Spirit  The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead. He is co-equal and co-existent with the Father and with the Son. His ministry upon earth is to convict and convert man as well as be the great paraclete(comforter, counselor, helper, intercessor, advocate, strengthener)to the Church. The baptism of the Holy Spirit and Fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus to all believers and is received subsequent to and in addition to the new birth. The initial evidence of speaking with other tongues, as well as other manifestations described in Acts 2, accompanies this experience. The purpose of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is so that we, the believers, may have power to witness. Matthew 3:11 John 14:16-17 Acts 1:8 Acts 2 The Redemption of Man  Man is a created being and was made in the likeness and image of God(both male and female).  But, through Adam's transgression and fall, sin came into the world and passed upon all men.  Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of satan and give His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. Salvation is the free gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God. This salvation experience occurs when an individual confesses with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and believes in his heart that God raised Him from the dead. Romans 5:12-21 Romans 10:9-10 John 3:16-17 1 John 3:8 Ordinances Of The Church The Lord Jesus Christ, Head of the Church, established two ordinances for the Church to follow Water Baptism and Communion. Baptism in water, by full immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord. While it is not necessary for salvation, it is for all believers. This ordinance is an outward sign of an inward work. The ordinance of Communion is also commandment of the Lord that must be received consistently until His return. Only believers can come to the table of the Lord, which consists of the bread and the cup. The bread speaks of His body, which was broken for us. The cup speaks of His blood that was shed for us. Both elements are witnesses of the New Covenant believers can now enjoy. Matthew 28:19 1 Peter 3:21 Luke 22:7-20 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 Sanctification The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 2 Corinthians 3: 18 Philippians 3:12-14 1 Corinthians 1:30 The Second Coming OF The Lord Jesus promised to return for His Church. Scriptures tell us that when He returns the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we, which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together to meet Him in the air. Soon after the Tribulation period will begin, spoken of in the book of Revelation. Following the Tribulation, Jesus will appear visibly with His saints to start the 1,000-year reign. Satan will be bound in the bottomless pit. After the 1,000 year period, Satan will be loose for a season but ending in his total destruction in the lake of fire, while the Great White Throne judgment occurs for those who never received the Lord as Savior in their earthly lifetime.  Then the new heavens and the new earth will be revealed to all His saints and we shall ever be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 1 Corinthians 15:51,52 Revelation 20 Revelation 21 Eternal Retribution The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost and therefore has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. This is final. We have no choice other side of the grave. Choose you this day in whom you will serve. Hebrews 9:27 Matthew 25:31-46 Mark 9:43-48 Mark 16:15-16