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on this page you will find some of our church's foundational beliefs.
We teach these subjects and others on a more detailed level in our
services. We'll hope you'll join us. Please contact
us with any questions you might have.
Repentance
From Dead Works
Based in Hebrews 6:1-2, this first step toward a powerful, saving
relationship with God. The word "repentance" means a change
of mind that "involves both turning from sin and turning to
God". It involves not only sorrow for one's sins, but a change
in one's behavior. It is the turning from a life of sin over which
the devil is lord, to a life of righteousness over which Jesus Christ
is Lord.
Faith
Toward God
This is the second foundational stone listed in Hebrews 6:1-2. Faith
that saves is preceded by repentance. This kind requires obedience
to the Word of God. Faith is trust and belief; a belief without
proof. Faith in God is total confidence and trust that God will
do what He promises. It is an attitude of believing and agreeing
with God.
Doctrines
of Baptism; Into Christ
This occurs when one repents from dead works (sin), reaches toward
God in faith, and accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, he/she
experiences salvation or the baptism into Christ.
Doctrines
of Baptism; Into the Body of Christ
Upon salvation, the new believer becomes part of the Church - not
just a local church or a denomination, but the family of Christians
on this earth called the Body of Christ. Each believer must discover
and function in his God-ordained capacity in the Body.
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Doctrines
of Baptism; Water Baptism
Being baptized in water (complete submersion) is an act of obedience
every believer is commanded to fulfill after repenting of sin and
confessing faith in Christ. It is a separate experience from salvation
and is meant to be an outward expression of the believer's public
renouncing of sin.
Doctrines
of Baptism; Baptism of the Holy Spirit
The apostles taught that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a separate
experience from the other three baptism mentioned above. It gives
the Holy Spirit preeminence in a believer's life so God can accomplish
His work. The gifts of tongues (prayer language) and prophesy are
outward manifestations of this baptism (Acts 2:4, Acts 10:46, Acts
19:6).
Laying
On Of Hands
The purposes of this act include ordination (Deuteronomy 34:9, Numbers
27:18), spiritual impartation (Numbers 27:20, Deuteronomy 34:9),
divine appointment to position (Numbers 27:18), and transference
of spiritual authority (Numbers 27:23). God has given every believer
the authority to minister to those in need by the laying on of hands
in the Name of Jesus.
Resurrection
of the Dead and Eternal Judgment
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is historically and spiritually
important as a basis for our Christian faith. It has opened the
way for all who receive Christ as Savior to experience the resurrection
life (Colossians 2:13). The Bible speaks of four future judgments;
the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15), the Judgment
Seat of Christ (I Corinthians 3:8-16), the Judgment of the Living
Nations (Matthew 25:31-46), and the Judgment of Fallen Angels (Jude
6:11, II Peter 2-4).
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The
Authority Of Scripture
The book of the Holy Scriptures (the Bible) is the inerrant, infallible,
inspired Word of God (II Timothy 3:16-17). The Bible is God's infallible
revelation as recorded by His servants when the divine authority
of the Holy Spirit moved upon them. This same anointing came upon
approximately 40 writers who wrote 66 books of the Bible in different
locations over a period of 1,600 years - all without contradiction.
The Bible is truly a miracle book!
The
Doctrine Of Prayer
Prayer is the act of entreating earnestly. It is thanks and praise
given to God, as well as requests made of Him. It is a means of
speaking to God and a time to hear Him speak back (John 15:7-8).
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