Our Doctrine

WHAT WE  BELIEVE:
The following doctrinal statement is intended as a summary statement, not a comprehensive
review. It is subscribed to by all the leadership of the churches and is taught to all people within
the church families. While there may be differences of opinion about some doctrines, these basic
tenets of the faith are held dear by the church body.
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Christian life is a growth and maturity process. Wherever you are on your journey with Christ,
or if you haven't yet begun that journey, we invite you to join us in worship and fellowship.

WHAT WE BELIEVE:

CONCERNING THE BIBLE
The original writings of both the Old and New Testaments were breathed by God into the prophets,
apostles, and apostolic associates by means of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gave the message
which was recorded by human authors according to their personalities and backgrounds. We believe
these writings are without error and are of supreme and final authority in the lives of believers in
every age and every generation.

ABOUT GOD
There is but one true and living God, who eternally exists as three distinct persons: Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit, who exclusively share in the work of creation, maintenance of the universe,
redemption, and judgment.

REGARDING PEOPLE AND OUR NEED
Human beings were created in the image of God, but because of Adam's sin that image has been
marred, and all are now born with a sinful nature. People are unable to function in moral
responsibility before God. All individuals need spiritual regeneration before they can become what
God intended for them to be.

ABOUT GOD, THE SON
The Eternal Son, Jesus Christ, entered into the human race as the virgin-born son of Mary. He
was named Jesus, fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, was rejected by
Jewish leaders, condemned by Pontius Pilate, crucified by Roman soldiers, buried in a
borrowed tomb, but on the third day arose bodily from the dead in accordance with the
predictions of the Old Testament Scriptures.

CONCERNING REDEMPTION
Jesus Christ died on the cross as a sinless substitute for sinners of all ages and times. The
Father was in this manner, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, reconciling the world to
Himself. All who receive the risen Jesus as Lord, by repentance and faith, are spiritually born
into a permanent membership in the family of God.

REGARDING GRACE AND ATONEMENT
Atonement for the sins of all people has been freely provided through Jesus Christ. The grace
of God that brings us to salvation has been freely extended to all people. The grace of God is
sufficient to save each and every human being who turn to Christ in repentance and faith.

ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the resurrected Jesus ascended to heaven and on the day of Pentecost sent
the Holy Spirit to baptize the Church as the Body of Christ in the world. The Holy Spirit came to
en-dwell, guide, teach, and empower all who believe. He imparts to them the life of Jesus so
they may live godly lives and engage in loving service to any who are in need.

CONCERNING THE CHURCH
The Church consists of all who have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit. It finds expression
as local churches, operating under the direction of Jesus as Lord and Head of His body. The
Holy Spirit works through deacons, pastor/teachers, and evangelists who have been called to
equip the saints to fulfill the work of the ministry as described in the Scriptures.

REGARDING THE ORDINANCES
Salvation is a free gift of God to all who place their faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, as their Lord
and Savior. Jesus directed new believers to follow that step of faith with water baptism as an
outward symbol of their spiritual identification with His death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus
directed His followers to participate together in the memorial supper to remember His death
until He comes again in glory. He also taught His followers to perform acts of humility and
service; following His example of humility in washing His disciples’ feet.

ABOUT CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY
All believers have been made new persons in Christ through spiritual rebirth. We are still
capable of acting on urges of the sinful nature (or the flesh) with which we were once
identified. When we do act on the urges of our sinful nature, we only produce works which do
not please God. We can, however, choose to rely upon the Holy Spirit living within us. It is our
responsibility to individually make that choice which leads to a fruitful life that glorifies and
pleases the Father.

CONCERNING THE FUTURE
We believe that Jesus Christ will return to this earth in visible human form, judging the evil of
the world and calling the Church into eternal companionship with Himself. The prophetic
predictions of the kingdom describe both the present spiritual blessings upon the Church and
the future literal establishment of His kingdom. It will conclude with a final resurgence of evil
which will be totally and finally overcome by God. The new heaven and new earth will be
created in which righteousness alone shall eternally dwell. All human beings will be raised from
the dead, at their proper time, to participate either in the eternal life prepared for those who
have been redeemed, or to participate in the eternal punishment reserved for the devil and his
angels.

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