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Statement of
Faith
We hold that the Bible, the Holy Word of a Holy God, was not only
free from error in the originals (which have been lost for centuries)
but also we believe God in His Singular providential care has KEPT HIS
WORD all through the ages, right down to the present day as found in the
King James Version. We consider this version our final and absolute
authority, above and beyond all other authorities on earth.
God is one, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy
Spirit, who are infinite in glory, wisdom, holiness, justice, power and
love.
Jesus Christ is true man and God, who in His incarnation was
conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin, Mary. In His
earthly ministry He lived a sinless life, performed miracles, and died
on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. By
the power of God, He was raised from the dead in the same body now
glorified. He ascended into Heaven where, at the right hand of God, He
continually makes intercession for us.
The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son; regenerates
the believing sinner; indwells, guides, instructs and empowers the
believer for Godly living and service; comforts the children of God. The
Holy Spirit guides and gives power to the church, the body of Christ, to
fulfill the Great Commission, and convicts the world of sin,
righteousness, and judgment.
Man was created in the image and likeness of God; but through the sin
of Adam, man fell into sin and is, therefore, lost apart from Christ.
Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Salvation is the gift of God and includes the forgiveness of sins,
the imputation of the Righteousness of Jesus Christ, and the gift of
eternal life. Union with the triune God provides all blessings in this
life and the life hereafter. Salvation is received by faith alone, apart
from all good works and merit.
The church is composed of all those regenerated by the Spirit of God
by whom they have been baptized into one body of whom Christ is the
head. The purpose of the church is to witness concerning Jesus Christ
according to the Scriptures, and to preach the Gospel among all nations.
Jesus Christ will come again to receive unto Himself those who believe
in Him, that where He is, they may be also. He will come again
personally and visibly to establish His kingdom.
The resurrection of the believers will be unto eternal glory, and the
resurrection of the unbelievers will be unto eternal punishment.
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