Bible
We believe the Bible is the only authoritative source of knowledge about God, and through it He reveals Himself to us.
The Old and New Testaments, collectively, the Holy Scriptures, are the Word of God. This Word has been passed on to us in writing through holy men of God, being moved by the Holy Spirit to speak and write these things. Through this Word God gave to people the knowledge necessary for salvation.
We believe that all Scripture is inspired by God and is the authentic Word of God.
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Ti 3:16 NKJV
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psa 119:105 NKJV
The Holy Scriptures are the infallible revelation of God’s will. They are the standards for character, the authoritative exposition of doctrines, and the authentic declaration of God’s works in the history of our world (2 Pe 1:20-21, 2 Ti 3:16-17, Joh 10:35, Joh 17:17, 1 Th 2:13, Heb 4:12).
The Old and New Testaments, collectively, the Holy Scriptures, are the Word of God. This Word has been passed on to us in writing through holy men of God, being moved by the Holy Spirit to speak and write these things. Through this Word God gave to people the knowledge necessary for salvation.
We believe that all Scripture is inspired by God and is the authentic Word of God.
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Ti 3:16 NKJV
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psa 119:105 NKJV
The Holy Scriptures are the infallible revelation of God’s will. They are the standards for character, the authoritative exposition of doctrines, and the authentic declaration of God’s works in the history of our world (2 Pe 1:20-21, 2 Ti 3:16-17, Joh 10:35, Joh 17:17, 1 Th 2:13, Heb 4:12).
God
We believe there is only one Eternal, Almighty, and Perfect God, Who is the Creator of all.
As the foundation of our teaching, we take God’s own witness of Himself.
“Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: ‘I am the First and I am the Last; besides Me there is no God.” Isa 44:6 NKJV
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” Deu 6:4 NKJV
“To you it was shown, that you might know that the Lord Himself is God; there is none other besides Him.” Deu 4:35 NKJV
“Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.” Deu 4:39 NKJV
“One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Eph 4:6 NKJV
“God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. Nor is He worshiped with men’s hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things. And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’” Act 17:24-28 NKJV
As the foundation of our teaching, we take God’s own witness of Himself.
“Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: ‘I am the First and I am the Last; besides Me there is no God.” Isa 44:6 NKJV
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” Deu 6:4 NKJV
“To you it was shown, that you might know that the Lord Himself is God; there is none other besides Him.” Deu 4:35 NKJV
“Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.” Deu 4:39 NKJV
“One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Eph 4:6 NKJV
“God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. Nor is He worshiped with men’s hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things. And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’” Act 17:24-28 NKJV
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Savior, who died for the sins of the world and was resurrected for the justification of all who believe in Him.
1. He is the Son of man
“For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.” 1 Ti 2:5 NKJV
“…and said, ‘Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!’” Act 7:56 NKJV
“And has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.” Joh 5:27 NKJV
2. He is the Son of God
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.” Joh 20:31 NKJV
“Simon Peter answered and said, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” Mat 16:16 NKJV
“Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 Jo 5:5 NKJV
3. He is the image of the invisible God
“No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.” Joh 1:18 NKJV
“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” Heb 1:1-3 NKJV
“Whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” 2 Co 4:4 NKJV
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” Col 1:15 NKJV
4. He is the true God
“Of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. Amen.” Rom 9:5 NKJV
“And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.” 1 Jo 5:20 NKJV
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace.” 2 Th 2:16 NKJV
1. He is the Son of man
“For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.” 1 Ti 2:5 NKJV
“…and said, ‘Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!’” Act 7:56 NKJV
“And has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.” Joh 5:27 NKJV
2. He is the Son of God
“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.” Joh 20:31 NKJV
“Simon Peter answered and said, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” Mat 16:16 NKJV
“Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 Jo 5:5 NKJV
3. He is the image of the invisible God
“No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.” Joh 1:18 NKJV
“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.” Heb 1:1-3 NKJV
“Whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.” 2 Co 4:4 NKJV
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” Col 1:15 NKJV
4. He is the true God
“Of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed God. Amen.” Rom 9:5 NKJV
“And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.” 1 Jo 5:20 NKJV
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace.” 2 Th 2:16 NKJV
The Fall of Man
We believe that, in the beginning, God created man without sin, pure and holy. He endowed man with free will and placed him in charge of all on the Earth. It was man who chose disobedience, and through their sin Adam and Eve were rid of their holy state and God expelled them from Eden.
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Gen 1:27 NKJV
“Truly, this only I have found: that God made man upright, but they have sought out many schemes.” Ecc 7:29 NKJV
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Rom 3:23 NKJV
“Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned.” Rom 5:12 NKJV
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Gen 1:27 NKJV
“Truly, this only I have found: that God made man upright, but they have sought out many schemes.” Ecc 7:29 NKJV
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Rom 3:23 NKJV
“Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned.” Rom 5:12 NKJV
Repentance
We believe that grace and forgiveness of sin is achieved through sincere repentance, confession, and abandonment of sin. The word “repentance” comes from several Greek words which mean a change in views and goals, change in heart, change in mind, change in life, etc.
Jesus said: “… unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luk 13:3 NKJV
“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent” Act 17:30 NKJV
“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Luk 24:47 NKJV
“Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'” Act 2:38 NKJV
“When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, 'Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.'” Act 11:18 NKJV
Jesus said: “… unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luk 13:3 NKJV
“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent” Act 17:30 NKJV
“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Luk 24:47 NKJV
“Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'” Act 2:38 NKJV
“When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, 'Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.'” Act 11:18 NKJV
Water Baptism
We believe that water baptism is a commandment of Jesus Christ and necessary for salvation. The baptism of the gospel involves total body immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ. One who seeks to be baptized must have repented of their sins, turned from dead works to faith in God, and be mature enough to make independent decisions.
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” Mar 16:15-16 NKJV
“Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Act 2:38 NKJV
“For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Act 8:16 NKJV
“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.” Act 10:48 NKJV
“When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Act 19:5 NKJV
“And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’” Act 22:16 NKJV
Water baptism is performed by a minister of the Church (apostle, bishop, presbyter, deacon) in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (Act 2:38).
A person becomes a member of the Church after being baptized.
“Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” Act 2:41 NKJV
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” Mar 16:15-16 NKJV
“Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Act 2:38 NKJV
“For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Act 8:16 NKJV
“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.” Act 10:48 NKJV
“When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Act 19:5 NKJV
“And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’” Act 22:16 NKJV
Water baptism is performed by a minister of the Church (apostle, bishop, presbyter, deacon) in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ (Act 2:38).
A person becomes a member of the Church after being baptized.
“Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.” Act 2:41 NKJV
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
We believe that baptism in the Holy Spirit is God’s promise, belonging to all who believe in Jesus Christ. Baptism is necessary for salvation and is accompanied by the speaking in tongues.
“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luk 11:14 NKJV
“And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.” Joe 2:28 NKJV
“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.’ And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, ‘Be saved from this perverse generation.’” Act 2:38-40 NKJV
“And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.” Act 19:6 NKJV
“In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.” Eph 1:13-14 NKJV
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Act 1:8 NKJV
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Act 2:4 NKJV
“While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.” Act 10:44-46 NKJV
“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Luk 11:14 NKJV
“And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.” Joe 2:28 NKJV
“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.’ And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, ‘Be saved from this perverse generation.’” Act 2:38-40 NKJV
“And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.” Act 19:6 NKJV
“In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.” Eph 1:13-14 NKJV
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Act 1:8 NKJV
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Act 2:4 NKJV
“While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.” Act 10:44-46 NKJV
The Church and It's Mission
We believe that the Church is a gathering of people who believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior and who live by His teachings. After the ascension of Jesus Christ, the Church continues His work on Earth, which is to call people to follow Christ and be saved.
1. The Church was created by Jesus Christ.
“And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Mat 16:18 NKJV
2. The Church is the Body of Christ.
“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” Eph 1:22-23 NKJV
3. The Mission of the Church on Earth.
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mar 16:15 NKJV
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Pe 2:9 NKJV
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” Eph 4:11-13 NKJV
4. The Church will be raptured by the Lord to be with Him.
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” 1 Th 4:16-17 NKJV
1. The Church was created by Jesus Christ.
“And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Mat 16:18 NKJV
2. The Church is the Body of Christ.
“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” Eph 1:22-23 NKJV
3. The Mission of the Church on Earth.
“And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mar 16:15 NKJV
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Pe 2:9 NKJV
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” Eph 4:11-13 NKJV
4. The Church will be raptured by the Lord to be with Him.
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” 1 Th 4:16-17 NKJV
Holiness
We believe that holiness is the dedication of oneself to God, sanctification through Him, and separation from all unclean things. To preserve oneself in holiness, it is necessary to keep oneself from corrupt habits, harmful addictions, and worldly lifestyles.
“For I am the Lord your God. You shall therefore consecrate yourselves, and you shall be holy; for I am holy...” Lev 11:44 NKJV
“As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.’” 1 Pe 1:14-16 NKJV
“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.” Heb 12:14 NKJV
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.” 1 Jo 2:15-16 NKJV
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word.” Eph 5:25-26 NKJV
“For I am the Lord your God. You shall therefore consecrate yourselves, and you shall be holy; for I am holy...” Lev 11:44 NKJV
“As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.’” 1 Pe 1:14-16 NKJV
“Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.” Heb 12:14 NKJV
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.” 1 Jo 2:15-16 NKJV
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word.” Eph 5:25-26 NKJV