Doctrinal Statement

We believe in the verbal, whole inspiration of the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments (2 Tim 3:16; Heb 4:12; I Pet 1:23-25; 2 Pet 1:19-21).
We believe in the one triune God co-existing (The Trinity) in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Mat 3:16, 17; 28:29; John 17).
We believe that man, in his natural state, is a sinner, lost, undone, and without hope in the world, and without God (Rom 3:19-23; Gal 3:22, Eph 2:1,12).
We believe that Jesus Christ is God, that He came in the flesh, and that He is both fully divine (God) and fully human, the Son of God (Luke 1:26-38; John 14:1-3; Acts 2:36, 3:14, 15; Phil 2:5-12).
We believe the only way to be saved and rescued from sin is through the shedding of the blood of Jesus Christ, who lived in this world, died for the sins of man, and was raised for our justification (Acts 4:12; Rom 4:1-9, 25; 5:1-11; Eph 1:3-15).
We believe that the same Jesus Christ the Saviour, who walked the earth in flesh was raised from the dead and ascended to the Father and is presently serving as head of the church on earth. He brings the church to purity and maturity, and intercedes for the saints (Luke 24:39-43; John 20:24- 29; 14:1-6; Romans 8:34; Eph 4:11-13; Col 1:18; Phil 1:6; Rev 19:7-8).
We believe in the visible, bodily return of Jesus Christ to this earth, to gather His Church (Bride), and to judge the whole world (Acts 1:10, 11; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; James 5:8; Revelation 1:7).
We believe that the terms of salvation are repentance toward God and personal, heartfelt faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, which results in the regeneration of the person. (Acts 3:19, 20; Romans 4:1-5; 5:1; 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-10).
We believe that the Church of Jesus Christ is a body of (saints) believers with Jesus as the head; who are led by the Holy Spirit (Mat 16:18, 28:19, 20; Acts 2:20-28; Eph 4:15; 5:22-32; I Tim 3:15).
We believe that the two ordinances of the Church are Baptism by immersion in water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Mat 28:19-20; Acts 8:38; Rom 6:1-4; 1 Pet 3:21); and the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion), a memorial of the death, resurrection and second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 22:13-20: 1 Cor 11:23-26).
We believe that those who believe in Jesus should live, as the early disciples did, a life separated from the world and unto Christ and to set standards of conduct that exalt our Lord and His Church. A life of holiness and obedience to God is not optional, but is commanded by Jesus Christ (Mat 7:21; 16:27; Rom 12:1-3; 2 Cor 6:17; Gal 6:14; Eph 5:11; Col 3:17; Rev 20:12).
We believe that the Scriptures clearly set forth the doctrines of eternal punishment for the lost and eternal life for believers (those who have been saved) (Mat 25:34, 41, 46; Luke 19:19-31; John 14:1-3; Rev 20:11-15).
We also believe that the foundation of the Church of the New Testament is the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ being the cornerstone. We also uphold that the five-fold ministry of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, will remain until the Son of God (Jesus) returns (Eph 2:20-22; 4:11-16).