What We
Believe
GOD |
God is the Creator and Ruler of the
universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the
Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal
and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27, 3:22 Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19 I Peter 1:2,
II Corinthians 13:14
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is equal with the Father
and the Holy Spirit as God. Jesus lived a sinless human life
and offered Himself by dying on a cross as the perfect sacrifice
for the sins of all men. He arose from the dead after three
days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended
to Heaven's glory and will return again to earth to reign
as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-5; 14:10-30
Hebrews 4:14-15, I Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 1:3-4 Acts
1:9-11, I Timothy 6:14-15, Titus 2:13
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God.
He is present in the world to make men aware of their need
for Jesus Christ and to convict us of sin. He also lives in
every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides
the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual
truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian
seeks to live under His control daily.
II Corinthians 3:17, John 16:7-13; 14:16-17, Acts 1:8
I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16, Ephesians 1:13,
Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 5:18
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LOCAL CHURCH |
| The Church is a group of baptized believers
united in the faith and fellowship of the gospel. God’s
plan is for each of us to be a part of a local church. Christ
is the head of the church, and the members work corporately
together as He has equipped each of them to serve Him and one
another. Eph. 4:11-13, Hebrews
10:25, Eph. 4:15-16
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OUR VISION |
We are a church growing spiritually
and numerically for Christ, applying the standard of God’s
perfect Word as the absolute authority over our lives.
We will grow by following Christ’s
example as we embrace all people through the ministries of:
worship, fellowship, discipleship, caring, missions and evangelism.
We will strive for excellence by using the most effective
Christ-honoring ways available to attain the vision God has
given us.
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BIBLE |
The Bible is God's Word to all men.
It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance
of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian
beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth
without any mixture of error.
II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:20-21, II Timothy 1:13 Psalm
119:105,160, Psalm 12:6, Proverbs 30:5
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MAN |
Man is made in the spiritual image of
God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of
God's creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good,
he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called
“sin.” This separates man from God.
Genesis 1:27, Psalm 8:3-6, Isaiah 53:6a, Romans 3:23 Isaiah
59:1-2 Man was created to
exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from
God by sin, or in union with God, through forgiveness and
salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To
be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and
Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, I John 2:25, John 5:11-13, Romans 6:23 Revelation
20:15
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PRAYER |
| God, through His infinite grace, allows
us to communicate directly with Him in the name of Jesus Christ.
This communication is essential to the life of a follower of
Christ
Psalm 5:3, 1 Thess. 5:17 & 18, Hebrews 4:16
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SALVATION |
Salvation is a gift from God to man.
Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good
works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness
can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the
moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6; 1:12
Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:26, Romans 5:1
Because God gives man eternal life through Jesus Christ, the
believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. Salvation
is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort
of the Christian. It is the grace and power of God that gives
this security.
John 10:29, II Timothy 1:12, Hebrews 7:25, 10:10-14
I Peter 1:3-5
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BAPTISM |
| Baptism is the an act of obedience to
God after Salvation. It is a picture of the death burial and
resurection of our Lord. Baptism is by submersion and is a public
outward testimony of our Faith in Christ.
Matt. 3:13-17, Acts 2:38-41, Acts 8:12, Acts 8:36-38, Rom.
6:3-4
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STEWARDSHIP |
| We believe God’s word teaches
the stewardship of our entire lives. Financially we are to give
a tithe and then offerings to God through the local church.
Genesis 14:20, Genesis 28:22, Mal. 3:10
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EVANGELISM |
| We use every means possible to share
the gospel with as many people as we can, because we believe
God’s word teaches that we should do so.
Matt. 28:29-30, Mark 16:15, Acts 8:25
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MISSIONS |
| We believe that God desires for us to
strive to tell the world about Christ. We involve ourselves
in personal missions in our community, state, and the world
but, since we can’t all travel the world telling others
about Jesus, we support that effort with our prayers, and our
finances through our regular giving, and through special mission
offerings.
2 Kings 17:27-28, Matt. 24:14, Matt. 28:19-20,
Mark 16:15, Acts 13:2-3
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DISCIPLESHIP |
| We believe it is the churches responsibility
to aid in the training and growth of all Christians. We strive
to accomplish this through one on one mentoring, small group
classes, as well as through congregational preaching and teaching.
Matt. 28:19-20, 2 Tim 2:15
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WORSHIP |
| The Bible teaches that we should meet
regularly with other believers for the purpose of worshipping
God. We believe worship is vital to an individual’s life
and to the family.
Ex. 20:3, Matt. 4:10, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25
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