10:00 a.m. - Main Service
ABOUT US
BASIC BELIEFS
The Scriptures: The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. We accept the Word of God as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21).
The Godhead: There is one God eternally existing and manifesting Himself to us in three persons-Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Philippians 2:6). God the Father is greater than all; the Sender of the Word [Logos] and the Begetter (John 14:28; John 16:28; John 1:14). The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1; John 1:18; John 1:14). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 14:16; John 15:26).
Man, his Fall and Redemption: Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam's transgression and fall, sin came into the world. The Bible says "...all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," and "...There is none righteous, no, not one." (Romans 3:10; 3:23). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God (Romans 5:14; 1 John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Ephesians 2:8-10).
Eternal Life And The New Birth: Man's first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that brings repentance. The new birth is necessary for all and when experienced, produces eternal life (2 Corinthians 7:10; John 3:3-5; 1 John 5:12).
Water Baptism: Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; Acts 8:36-39). The following recommendation regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted; to wit: "On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Amen."
Baptism In The Holy Ghost The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This baptism is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit, Himself gives utterance (Matthew 3:11; John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38,39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:1-4).
Sanctification: The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 3-18; Philippians 3:12-14; 1 Corinthians 1:30).
Divine Healing: Healing is for today and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church. (James 5:14; Mark 16:18; Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24).
Resurrection Of The Just And The Return Of Our Lord: The angels said to Jesus' disciples, "...this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heave." His coming is imminent. When He comes, "...the dead in Christ shall rise first; 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). Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of Kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years (Revelation 5:10;20:6).
Hell And Eternal Retribution: Hell is real. The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Jesus Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire and therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The lake of fire is literal. The terms "eternal" and "everlasting" used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the Presence of God (Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 19:20).
Spiritual Gifts: Diversities of gifts, differences of administrations and diversities of operations: All are from the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost and are for the saints and the church for the work of the Lord in this dispensation and present time (1 Corinthians 12:1-11; 1 Corinthians 14:1; Mark 16:15-18).
Worship: "But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him" (John 4:23-24). "Thus I will bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in Thy name" (Psalms 63:4). "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord" (Psalms 134:3). "I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting" (1 Timothy 2:8). "And be not drunk with wine, where in excess; but be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord" (Ephesians 5:18,19).
The Church: The Church is the Body of Christ on earth, empowered by the Holy Spirit and exists to save the lost and edify the saved. (Ephesians 4:1-16).