Statement of faith

 Statement of faith

1. The Scriptures

The Scriptures of the old and the new testaments are the inspired Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16

2. The Godhead

We believe there is but one true and living God, who is everlasting, infinite in power, wisdom and goodness; that He is the Creator of all things, visible and invisible, and Preserver of all things. Romans 1:20, Colossians 3:16

3. Man, his fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, made in the likeness and the image of God, but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the World. Romans 5:12, Romans 3:23

4. Salvation 

Salvation is made possible through the meritorious work of Jesus Christ on the cross and through the Holy Spirit conviction. Luke 24:47, Titus 3:5-7

5. The Church

The true Church, built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 5:27

6. The Ministry 

God, through the Holy Spirit, definitely calls such as He desires to serve as apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, and especially endures the one called with the talents and gifts peculiar to that office or offices. Ephesians 4:11-13

7. Water Baptism

Baptism in waters by immersion, a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. Mathew 28:19, Acts 8:36-39

8. Sanctification 

The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 1 Corinthians 6:11

9. The Lord Supper 

The ordinance of the Lord supper is a commandment of our Saviour; and being a memorial to His death and resurrection, is strictly limited to Christian believers. 1 Corinthians 11:26-27

10. Divine Healing 

Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought the power of God, through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. Mark 16:18

11. The resurrection of the Just

The Bible promises, “This same Jesus shall so come in like manner”. His coming is imminent; when he comes, “The dead in Christ shall  rise first: and then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air”. Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

12. Hell and eternal Restriction

The One who physically dies in his sins without Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire, and therefore has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or for repentance. Mathew 25:41-46