Statement of faith

ARTICLE 1
Article 1.1 -Bible

  • We hold all 66 books of the Bible as the only inspired word of God; acceptable and sacred Holy Scripture.
  • IWe do not acknowledge the Apocrypha, Psuedopigrapha, Gnostic Gospels, Book of Mormon, or anything of the like to be divinely inspired.
Reference
2 Tim. 3:16; Gal 1:8

 ARTICLE 2
Article 2.1- Doctrine of the Godhead.
  • We believe that the God of Christianity (Yahweh-Jesus-Holy Spirit) is the creator of all things, is all-powerful, all-knowing, and sovereign to do as He wills.
Reference
Acts 14:15; Jer. 32:17; Eph. 3:20; Psa.139:1-4; 1 Sam.2:6-9; Psa. 24:1
 
ARTICLE 3
Article 3.1
  • We believe that God is one, but reveals Himself thorough the roles of three persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. 
  • Therefore, We believe that each person of this structure is equally God.
​ Reference
 1 Cor. 6:44;  1 Cor. 8:6; Rom. 1:7; Isa. 9:6;  Jn. 1:1; Acts 5:3; Heb 9:14; Jn. 4:24
 
ARTICLE 4
Article 4.1- Doctrine of Virgin Conception
  • We believe that Jesus was literally conceived and born as flesh and blood of a virgin named Mary.
 Reference
 Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26-33
 
ARTICLE 5
Article 5.1- Doctrine of Sin.
  • We confess that all of humanity has fallen short of God’s glory and is in need of salvation; hence the reason Jesus came to the earth.     
 Reference
 Rom. 3:23; Rom. 6:23;  Rom. 5:8; Jn. 14:6
 
ARTICLE 6
 Article 6.1 Doctrine of Salvation.
  • We proclaim that Jesus lived a sinless life; thereby, being qualified to forgive our sins with His blood.
 Reference
1 Pet. 2:22; 1 Jn. 3:5

Article 6.2
  • We declare that salvation is in none other than through the name, person, work, life, death, resurrection, and grace of Jesus Christ alone. 
  • Further I believe that Jesus Christ was literally (bodily) resurrected from the dead and alive forever more, ruling with the Father.
​Reference
Jn. 14:6; Jn. 3:16; Jn. 10:17-18; Rom. 1:4; Rom.5:8
 
ARTICLE 7
Article 7.1- Doctrine of Eternity.
  • We believe that those who die refusing God’s salvation spend eternity separated from the Father.
Reference
Psa. 9:17; Psa.73:12-19; Dan. 12:3; Matt. 25:46; Luke 16:23.26; Jn. 12:48; 2 Thes. 1:8-9

Article 7.2
  • We confirm that those who belong to Christ will inherit eternal life
 Reference
Dan. 12:2-3; Matt. 25:46; John 3:16, 17:3; 2 Cor. 4:17; 2 Tim. 2:10
 
ARTICLE 8
Article 8.1- Doctrine of Resurrection
  • We earnestly await Christ’s return to gather His people, both the living and the dead
  Reference
Matt. 24:30-36; John 14:1-3; 1 Cor. 15:21-23; 1 Thes 4:16-17
 
ARTICLE 9
Article 9.1- Doctrine of Christian Ordinances.-Worship
  • We regard worship as the very foundation upon which every rite of the Christian faith stands.
 Reference
Exo. 20:3; Matt. 22:38; John 4:23; Rev. 4
 
 Article 9.2- Doctrine of Christian Ordinances-Baptism
  • We baptize with water (Immersion preferred) as a testimony of faith and obedience to Jesus Christ.
Reference
Mat. 28:19; Acts 2:38-41

Article 9.3- Doctrine of Christian Ordinances-Communion
  • We observe communion (the bread and the cup) as a means to remember our Lord.
Reference
 Luke 22:19; 1 Cor. 11:24
 
ARTICLE 10
Article 10.1- Doctrine of Christian leadership.-Christ and Universe
  • We testify that Christ holds the supreme authority, above all people, governments, nations and laws.
Reference
Phil. 2:9; Col. 1:18, 2:10; Eph. 1:22; Heb 1:4

Article 10.2- Doctrine of Christian leadership-Christ and the Church
  • We joyfully observe Christ as the Head of the church.  He alone should govern it.
Reference
Eph.1:22, 5:23; Col. 1:18, 2:10

Article 10.3- Doctrine of Christian leadership-Christ and His servants
  • We believe all ministers (including myself)of Christ should lead by His example of a servant -never as dictators.
Reference
​Jn. 13:3-16; Ph.2:3-8