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Doctrinal
Statement
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16,17)
The Eternal Godhead
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14).
The Fall of Man
We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary
disobedience he fell from innocence and purity (Romans 5:12).
The Plan of Salvation
We believe that while we were yet sinners Jesus, being born of a virgin,
shed His blood through death of crucifixon, and died for us, was buried
and was resurrected again, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him
(John 3:16; Matthew 1:23, Romans 5:8 Acts 4:33).
Salvation
Through Grace
We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading
the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8).
Repentance
and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance
of Christ, we are justified before God (1 John 1:9).
The New
Birth
We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at
conversion is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).
Daily
Christian Living
We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing
constantly in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).
Baptism and the
Lord's Supper
We believe that Baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work
(Matt. 28:19). We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by
the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine (1 Corinthians 11:24,
25).
Baptism
with the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer
with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in Bible
days (Acts 2:4).
The Spirit-Filled
Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily
(Ephesians 4:30-32).
The Gifts
and Fruit of the Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian;
and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled
life (1 Corinthians 12:1-11; Galatians 5:22).
Moderation
We believe that the experience and daily walk of the believer should never
lead him into extremes of fanaticism (Philippians 4:5 KJV).
Divine
Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the physically
sick in answer to the prayer of faith (James 5:14-16).
The Second
Coming of Christ
We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent (1
Thessalonians 4:16, 17).
Church
Relationship
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible
Body of Christ (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25).
Civil
Government
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things
opposed to the will of God (Romans 13:1-5).
The Final
Judgement
We believe that all shall stand some day before the Judgement Seat of
God, and there receive eternal life or death (2 Corinthians 5:10).
Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers
(John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject
Christ as the Savior (Revelation 20:10,15).
Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the
Church (James 5:20).
Tithes
and Offerings
We believe that the method ordained of God for the support and spread
of His cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings (Malachi 3:10;
2 Corinthians 9:7).
Healing
Statement
We believe that healing for the body and
soul of man has been provided through Jesus Christ's sacrificial work
on the cross as stated above. We also believe that doctors and the medical
profession, including the use of medicine, are a part of God's grace given
to man (James 1:17). We do not advocate or imply that anyone should stop
taking their medication in order to receive healing from the Lord or is
it a lack of faith to do so.
Dan Downey
All Rights Reserved (c)
Dan Downey 2000
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