What We Believe

THE HOLY SCRIPTURES

The Bible is the infallible Word of God, written under the inspiration of God. God used humans as His instruments to write it. The Divine Spirit protected the writers of the Bible from errors and omissions. Isaiah 40:8; John 5:39; Matthew 24:35; 2 Peter 1:19-21.

GOD

God is an infinite and perfect Spirit in whom all things have the source of life, and in whom all things begin and end. Genesis 1:1; John 4:24.

JESUS CHRIST

The only begotten Son of the Father, Son of God, Savior of the human race. He is also eternal God and one with the Father. John 1:1; Isaiah 9:6; John 20:28; Romans 9:5; Colossians 2:9; John 17:5; 1 Timothy 3:16.

THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit of God, is a person, and is one with Father and the Son. Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 3:17; 1 John 5:7.

TRINITY

The Deity consists of three persons that form one God; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. There are three personalities perfectly united in ONE. Under no circumstances, should we think that it is one person with three names. Matthew 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Matthew 28:19-20

THE DEVIL

He is a fallen angel, author of all iniquity and bitter enemy of God and of the human race. Isaiah 14:12-15; Genesis 3:17; 1 Peter 5:8.

MAN

He was created by God. He consists of spirit, soul and body. He has a free will. He disobeyed and became a sinner. Genesis 1:26-27; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Joshua 24:15; Romans 3:23

SALVATION

Salvation was provided by God and this involves the following:

1. Repentance: Acts 3:19; 20:21; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Mark 1:15
2. Justification: Romans 3:25-26; 5:1; 1 Corinthians 6:11.
3. Redemption: 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 3:24; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:12.
4. Sanctification: John 17:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 2:11; 12:14; 13:12; 1 Corinthians 1:30.

WATER BAPTISM

Water Baptism should be performed by immersion in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit as was commanded by Jesus in Matthew 28:19. Examples: Matthew 3:16; Acts 8:38-39. Types: Romans 6:4-5; Colossians 2:12.

We do not believe in Water Baptism of newborn babies. A child twelve (12) years of age, that is saved, can be baptized; but in exceptional cases, children seven (7) and over, that are saved, can be baptized if they so request.

LORD’S SUPPER

Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper so that we may continue celebrating it in remembrance of His death until He returns (or comes again). 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:19-20; Matthew 26:26-29

THE WASHING OF DISCIPLES’ FEET

Jesus said, “If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” John 13:14-15; 1 Timothy 5:9-10.

BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

The baptism of the Holy Spirit is a gift of power from the Most High bestowed on a pure and holy life. Luke 24:49; Matthew 3:11; John 7:38; John 14:15-17; Acts 1:5-8.

The initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is followed by the same signs that the disciples had on the day of Pentecost, this is, the speaking in other tongues (languages) as the Spirit expresses Himself. Mark 16:17; 1 Corinthians 14:21-22; (example) Acts 2:4; 10:45-46; 19:6.

DIVINE HEALING

All sickness is the work of the devil that Christ came to destroy. Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; Mark 16:18; James 5:14-16; 1 John 3:8; Luke 13:16; Acts 10:38.

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

The return of Jesus is as literal and visible as in His Ascension. Acts 1:11; John 14:3. There will be two appearances and only one advent. The first appearance will be in rapture (to carry off) His bride who is waiting for Him. Matthew 24:40-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17. The second appearance will be to execute judgment over the wicked. Revelation 1:7-8; Jude 14-15.

THE GREAT TRIBULATION

The interval between the coming of Christ for His Church and His return for the judgment. There will be a great tribulation. Matthew 24:21,22,29; Revelation 9 and 16; Isaiah 26:20-21; Mark 13:19; Daniel 12:1; Malachi 4:1.

THE MILLENNIAL KINGDOM OF CHRIST

The millennial kingdom of Christ is the one thousand (1,000) years that Jesus will literally reign on the earth with His saints. At this time He will judge the nations that are upon the earth. During this period of time the devil will be bound. Revelation 20:2-3. The kingdom will be a kingdom of peace and blessing. Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25; Hosea 2:18; Zechariah 14:9-20; Isaiah 2:2-4.

THE GREAT JUDGMENT BEFORE THE WHITE THRONE

God will judge, at the end, the living and the dead according to their works. Revelation 20:11-14; Daniel 12; Acts 10:42.

NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH

The Word teaches that this earth, that has been corrupted by sin, will disappear as a result of the great judgment before the white throne. God will create a new heaven and a new earth where justice shall reign. 2 Peter 3:12-13; Revelation21:1-2; Isaiah 65:17; 66:22.

HELL

The Bible teaches us that hell is as eternal as heaven. Matthew 25:41; Revelation 14:11; Luke 16:24; Mark 9:43-44.

DIVORCE

We do not believe that a person should divorce. The Word teaches us that marriage binds us for life under the law of the New Testament, the law of Christ. There is only one cause for divorce and that is fornication. Matthew 5:31-32; 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18; Romans 7:2-3.

CONCUBINAGE

When a couple is converted to the Lord in the state of concubinage, they should marry (legalize their union). 1 Corinthians 7:9,17,20,24.