the holy bible

The Holy Bible is the authoritative Word of God. It stands alone as the one and only determinant of all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).

the trinity

There is one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and co-eternal (1 John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).

Salvation

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22). For anyone to know God, a renewal of the mind and heart by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential (John 6:44, 65). Man was created good and upright, but by voluntary transgression he fell; his only hope of redemption is through Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Genesis 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21). The commitment to turn away from sin and to follow Christ. This allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and salvation (Acts 2:21, 3:19; 1 John 1:9).

sanctification

Sanctification is the ongoing process of yielding to God's Word and His Spirit in order to complete the development of Christ's character in us. It is through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God that the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 6:14-18; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3; Romans 8:29, 12:1-2; Hebrews 2:11).

jesus’ blood

The blood that Jesus Christ shed on the Cross of Calvary is entirely sufficient to cleanse mankind of all sin. Jesus allowed Himself to be punished for both our sinfulness and our sins; thus, enabling all who would believe to be free from death which is the penalty of sin (1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23, 5:9; John 1:29).

baptism

Given at Pentecost and sent by Jesus after His Ascension, it is the promise of the Father to empower the church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth (Joel 2:28-29; Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5, 2:1-4, 17, 38-39, 8:14-17, 10:38, 44-47, 11:15-17, 19:1-6). Following their confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38).

the gifts of the holy spirit

The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection, and confirm the power of the Gospel. The Bible lists of these gifts are not necessarily exhaustive and the gifts may occur in various combinations. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts in their lives. These gifts always operate in harmony with the Scriptures and should never be used in violation of Biblical parameters (Hebrews 2:4; Romans 1:11, 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:16; 2 Timothy 1:5-16, 4:14; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-40; 1 Peter 4:10).

communion

A unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread (body) and grape juice (blood) are taken in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross (Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48; 1 Corinthians 10:16, 11:23-25).

healing

Healing is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus and is included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is a sign which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus' work on the Cross and one of the Gifts of the Spirit (Psalm 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 8:6-7; James 5:14-16; 1 Corinthians 12:9, 28; Romans 11:29).

provision

It is the Father's will for believers to become whole, healthy and successful in all areas of life. But because of man's fall into sin, many may not receive the full benefits of God's Will while on Earth. However, that should never prevent believers from seeking the full benefits of Christ's provision in order to better serve others.

ressurection

Jesus Christ was physically resurrected from the dead in a glorified body three days after His death on the cross. In addition, both the saved and the lost will ultimately be resurrected. Those that are saved, to the resurrection of life. Those that are lost, to the resurrection of eternal damnation (Luke 24:16, 36, 39; John 2:19-21, 20:26-28, 21:4; Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:42, 44; Philippians 1:21-23, 3:21). Jesus Christ will physically and visibly return to Earth to establish His Kingdom. This will occur at a date undisclosed by the Scriptures (Matthew 24:30, 26:63-64; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8; Revelation 1:7).

heaven

The eternal dwelling place for all who put their faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:3, 12, 20, 6:20, 19:21, 25:34; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Hebrews 11:16; 1 Peter 1:4).