Concerning Jesus Christ
- Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God, born of a virgin, who lived a sinless life. He stated that His reason for coming to the earth is to provide salvation for sinful man.
- Jesus Christ died on a cross, was buried and was raised from the dead on the third day in fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.
- Jesus Christ is the one and only way for a person to receive forgiveness for his/her sins.
Concerning Sin and Salvation
- Sin exists in our world. Sin is a willful disobedience of man to the will of God in his/her life.
- The result of sin in a person’s life is complete separation from God, both in this world and in eternity.
- It is necessary that a person recognize his/her personal sin and his/her need for a savior.
- Jesus Christ is the provision of God for the forgiveness of sin.
- A person may receive the gift of salvation by placing his/her faith in the power of Jesus Christ to save him/her.
Concerning the Bible
- The Bible is the divinely inspired Word of God.
- The Bible is God’s revelation of Himself to man.
- The Bible is completely true and trustworthy.
- The Bible is God’s truth without any mixture of error.
- The Bible is the one standard by which all of human conduct should be tested.
Concerning Baptism
- Baptism is the act of being immersed in water as a symbol of the “death to the power of sin” and the “rebirth” into a life of faith.
- Baptism is an act of submission to the express wishes of Jesus Christ. It is not a requirement of salvation.
Concerning Membership
We believe that the church has 5 expectations of members. These are:
- A member should have a PERSONAL salvation experience.
- A member should have a PASSION for spiritual growth.
- A member should have a POSITIVE spirit toward the leadership and the vision of the church.
- A member should have a PATTERN of systematic giving.
- A member should have a PLACE of ministry.
