Statement of Faith

The Scriptures
The Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testament, is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God.  It is the final authority!  The Bible was written by holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit, having the New Covenant (New Testament) as the conduct and doctrine for Christians.  (2 Tim 3:16; I Thess 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)

The Godhead 
There is one God, Creator of all things.  He is infinitely perfect, but manifested in three Persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Dept. 6:4; John 1:1; John 1:14; John 1:18; John 14:28; John 16:28; Phil. 2:6)

Mankind
Man was created in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam's transgression and fall, fell into sin, which resulted in his, and all of his offspring, spiritual death and separation from God.  According to the Word of God, all men have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.  He needs to be redeemed and restored back to God.  As a free gift, God has provided a way of salvation, separate from works and the Law, which is operative by grace through belief, faith and confession in Jesus Christ.  (Gen 1:26; Gen 2:17; Rom 3:10; Rom 3:23; Rom 5:14; Eph 2:8-9)

Jesus Christ
As part of the Godhead, Jesus Christ is the union of God and man.  He is true God and true man, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.  As man, He lived a sinless life and died on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of all mankind.  He rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven and is presently seated at the right hand of the Father as our advocate and high priest.  (John 1:1; John 1:14; John 10:30; John 16:28; Phil. 2:6-11)

The Holy Spirit
The present day ministry of the Holy Spirit is to comfort and guide the believer, with the final purpose of glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ in the earth. During this age, He indwells, guides, instructs, and empowers the believer for godly living and service. 

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift from God as promised to all believers.  This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance.  This gift empowers believers to be stronger witnesses for the Kingdom of God.  

The Universal Church
The universal Church is composed of all believers who claim Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. 

Sanctification
The doctrine of sanctification is a progressive work of grace, beginning at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return.

Water Baptism and Communion
Water baptism and communion are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age; however, it is not a means of salvation. 

A Believer's Prayer Life
Every born again believer should maintain a consistent prayer life.  As spirit-filled believers, prayer should be prayed with the understanding and in other tongues.

Divine Healing and Prosperity
The Word of God state that believers are redeemed from the curse of the law - poverty, sickness, oppression, and any other thing that prevents them from fulfilling God's plan in their life; therefore, healing and prosperity are available to all believers for their spirit, soul, and body.  All  believers can be prosperous and healthy in every realm of life as they walk in the light of redemption by faith in God's Word.

Resurrection of the Just and Return of the Lord
The premillenial second coming of Jesus Christ is two-part in nature.  First, Jesus Christ will come in the air to resurrect the righteous dead and catch away the living saints.  He will then come to the earth to establish His physical kingdom, and begin His thousand-year reign. 

There will be a bodily resurrection of the dead — the believer to everlasting joy  forever with the Lord and the unbeliever to judgment and eternal punishment.  "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."