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STATEMENT OF FAITH

  • THE BIBLE: That the Bible is the Word of God, written by men, yet inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is the infallible truth and our guide to a godly life. 

 

II Timothy 3:15-17; II Pet.1:20-21; I Thessalonians 2:13

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  • GOD, THE GREAT I AM: That He is the one true Living God, the Great I AM, and the Creator of Heaven and Earth. He is revealed in three persons: The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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 John 14:26; John 20:21-22; Genesis 1:26

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  • JESUS CHRIST- SON OF GOD, SAVIOR OF THE WORLD, LORD: That the Lord Jesus Christ is the Son of God come into the world to redeem creation. The scriptures declare He was born of a virgin, was sinless, and did many miracles. ​

 

Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-23; John 1: 1-5; Luke 1:26-35; John 21:25; John 14:30
 

  • HE IS RISEN!: That Jesus Christ died at the cross, spent three days and three nights in the heart of the earth, and rose back to life in victory with the keys of hell and the grave. Later, He ascended to the Father and is alive making intercession for us and guiding His Body as the Head of the Church, bringing us into His image until His second coming. 

 

Matthew 12:40; Romans 8:34; Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 4:12-16

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  • HOLY SPIRIT: The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead and the promised gift of the Father that will stay with us forever. He empowers us to be the witnesses of Jesus and convicts the world of sin. He is our comforter, counselor, teacher, helper, strengthener, advocate, intercessor, and best friend. 

 

Acts 1:4, John 14:15-17, John 14:26, John 16: 7-8

  • THE SIMPLE GOSPEL: That Jesus Christ purchased our salvation through His finished work at the cross. He bore our diseases and our punishment for our sins. He defeated death and the grave and rose again in victory. He is the firstborn of all creation and through His sacrifice redeemed mankind and restored our relationship with the Father.  Salvation includes not only going to Heaven, but to live this life as ambassadors of the Kingdom of God in complete freedom from the bondage of sin. 

 

John 3:16; I Corinthians 15: 1-4

  • SALVATION: Salvation is obtained by repentance and belief of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:8; John 1:12, Acts 2:38; Romans 10:9

  • BAPTISM IN WATER: That the Baptism in Water is the outward declaration of dying with Christ and rising with Him in new life. 

 

Matthew 28:19; Acts 10: 47; Romans 6:3-11

  • BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT: That the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon you, empowering you to become a witness to the nations. One of the types of evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit is praying in a heavenly language. 

 

Acts 2: 1-4; Acts 2; 17-18; Acts 10: 45-46

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  • GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT: There are 9 supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts are given according to God’s Will and Purposes. The gifts are:

    • The Word of Knowledge

    • The Word of Wisdom

    • The Gift of Prophesy

    • The Gift of Faith

    • The Gift of healings

    • The Working of Miracles

    • The Discerning of Spirits

    • Different Kinds of Tongues

    • The Interpretation of Tongues

  • There are also gifts referred to as “practical” gifts. These are:

    • Service

    • Teaching

    • Encouragement

    • Giving

    • Leadership

    • Acts of Mercy.

 

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Romans 12:6-8

  • SANCTIFICATION: That sanctification is the process that is empowered by the grace of God that teaches us how to walk in righteousness and purity. This is how we are transformed into His image and how we seek the Kingdom and all righteousness. 

 

Romans 12: 1-2; Hebrews 13:12; Romans 6:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Corinthians 1:30

  • THE CHURCH: The Church is the Body of Christ, and it is the temple of God through the Holy Spirit. The Body of Christ has the divine assignment of the Great Commission to save souls, make disciples and bring the Kingdom of God to Earth. Each believer is an integral part of the body and essential to accomplish our divine assignment. 

 

Ephesians 1:22-23; Matthew 28:19; Ephesians 2:22; Mark 16:15-20

  • FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY: The church was given the Five-fold ministry for the purpose of equipping the saints to evangelize to the world, to make disciples, and to edify the Saints. The Five-fold offices are Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher.

 

​Ephesians 4: 11-15; Ephesians 2: 20-22

  • HOPE OF OUR SALVATION: The resurrection of those who have died in Christ and their translation, together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the hope of our salvation.

 

​1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-55; Romans 8:23-24

  • NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH: The first Heaven and the first Earth will pass away, and He will create a new Heaven and a new Earth, where righteousness abides.

 

​2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1; Revelation 7: 15-17

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