Tenets of Faith 

The Scriptures:

 The Bible is the inspired Word of God, written by holy men moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant in the New Testament is our infallible guide in matters of conduct, doctrine, and correction. 

(2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21)

 The Godhead:

 God is one, manifested in three coequal persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

(Philippians 2:6)

 The Father is greater than all, the Sender of the Word and Begetter.

(John 14:28; 16:28; 1:14)

 The Son is the Word made flesh, begotten of the Father, and has existed from the beginning.

(John 1:1; 1:18; 1:14)

 The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son, and is coequal.

(John 15:26)

 Man, His Fall, and Redemption:

 Man, created in God’s image, fell through Adam’s transgression. Jesus Christ came to undo the works of the devil, giving His life and shedding His blood to restore man to God.

(Romans 5:14; 3:10, 23; John 3:8)

Salvation is a gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not of works.

 (Ephesians 2:8)

Eternal Life and the New Birth: 

Man’s first step toward salvation is repentance. The New Birth is necessary for eternal life. 

(2 Corinthians 7:10; 1 John 5:12; John 3:3-5)

Water Baptism:

 Water baptism by immersion is commanded for believers, symbolizing identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.

(Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Acts 8:36-39)

Baptism in the Holy Spirit: 

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, promised by Jesus, is a gift to all believers, evidenced by speaking in tongues.

(Matthew 3:11; Acts 2:4, 38-39; 19:1-7)

The Lord’s Supper:

 The Lord’s Supper, consisting of bread and wine, symbolizes sharing in the divine nature of Christ and remembering His death until He returns.

(Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

The Virgin Birth:

 Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the virgin Mary, fulfilling prophecy.

(Matthew 1:18-21; Luke 1:26-35; Isaiah 7:14)

Sanctification:

 Sanctification is a progressive work of grace, starting at regeneration and continuing until Christ’s return. 

(Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18)

Divine Healing:

 Healing for physical ills is provided by God’s power through faith and prayer, as part of the atonement of Jesus Christ (Mark 16:18; 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:4-5)

Resurrection of the Just and Return of Our Lord:

Jesus will return as prophesied. The dead in Christ will rise first, followed by those alive, to meet Him in the air.

(Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

After the Tribulation, He will return to reign for 1,000 years.

(Revelation 20:6)

Hell and Eternal Retribution:

 Those who die in sin without accepting Christ are eternally lost in the Lake of Fire, with no further opportunity for repentance. This punishment is eternal.

(Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 19:20)

Marriage and Sexual Relations:

 Marriage, instituted by God, is between one man and one woman. Homosexuality and all other sexual relations outside this covenant are sinful.

(Genesis 2:24; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Romans 1:26-29)

Homosexuality and Sexual Perversions:

 Any form of homosexuality, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery, or pornography is sinful and detestable to God. 

(1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Leviticus 18:22)