Faith Statement
We believe in one GOD, the FATHER, the ALMIGHTY, maker of heaven and earth, of all seen and unseen, and in the eternal Godhead who has revealed HIMSELF as one GOD manifest in the FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT, distinguishable but indivisible. DEUT 6:4, ISAIAH 45:22, GAL 3:20.
We believe in one LORD, JESUS CHRIST, the only SON of GOD. Through HIM all things were made. For us men and for our salvation HE came down from heaven; by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT HE was born of a virgin, and became man. For our sake HE was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died and was buried. On the third day HE rose again in fulfillment of the scriptures; HE ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the FATHER. HE will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and HIS kingdom will have no end. GAL 3:20, EPH 4:6, 2 COR 1:3, MATT 1:23, LUKE 24:6,7.
We believe in the Divine Inspired written Word of GOD, The Holy Scriptures, the accepted Cannon of Scriptures, as being the infallibly supreme authority on all matters of faith and conduct. 2 TIM 3:16, MATT 24:35.
We believe in the HOLY SPIRIT who proceeds from the FATHER and the SON and who is our Helper and Comforter, who abides with us forever, even the SPIRIT of truth who teaches us all things and brings to our remembrance, all the words of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Also in the present work of the HOLY SPIRIT to convict men and women of their sin and their great need of salvation through the LORD JESUS CHRIST, to be reconciled to the FATHER, GOD ETERNAL. JOHN 4:23, JOHN 14:26.
We Believe in the one Holy Universal Church which is the body of CHRIST to which all true believers belong and which acknowledges HIS divine headship, recognizes HIS presence through the HOLY SPIRIT and regulates its practices according to the Holy Scriptures, composed of many local churches in given localities, exercising self government under CHRIST’S commission to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God. MATT 16:16, 17.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the only means to salvation. MATT 16:6, ACTS 4:12
We believe in salvation of sinners by grace, through repentance and faith in the perfect and sufficient work of the cross of Calvary by which we obtain remission of sins and become Born Again. JOHN 3:3-5, JOHN 3:16, 17.
We believe in a Heavenly Eternal Life for believers, which is not available to unbelievers until they accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. 2 COR 5:10, JOHN 8:21-24, 34-36.
We believe in the necessity of Water Baptism by immersion according to the scripture. MATT 3:6, MATT 28:19, ACTS 2:38, 41, ACTS 10:41-48.
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. ACTS 1:5 ACTS 2:1-4, Acts 2:39.
We believe in the operation of the Gifts of the Spirit in this present day (1 Corinthians 12-14), as was also manifested in the Early Church.
We believe in the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. GAL 5:22-23.
We believe in the SPIRIT filled life, a life of separation from the base things of the world perfecting of holiness in the fear of GOD as expressing the true Christian’s faith. GAL 5:16-21, 25.
We believe that the five fold ministry is to be encouraged in the local church. As the believer matures and the call of God can be recognized by the Elders through the laying on of hands. EPH.4:11, 12.
We believe in the table of the LORD, commonly calledCommunion, or the LORD’S Supper, for believers. 1 COR.11:26.
We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come, with the expectation of the personal, visible return of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in power and glory. ACTS 1:11, REV 1:7, 1 THESS 4:16, 17.
We believe that God is Spirit. JOHN 4:23, 24, EPH 4:4.
We are Founded on the Word and Empowered by the Spirit. 1 COR 3:11: “for no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ”.
We believe that all we do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. COL 3:17 “ and whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”