We Believe

What do we believe?

The Bible Teaches

  •    that God is a personal God — Reference: Hebrews 1:1-3
  • •  that Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God and our personal Saviour — References: John 1:1-3, 14; Hebrews 7:25
  • •  that the Holy Spirit is the divine Comforter and the third person of the Godhead — Reference: John 15:26
  • •  that acceptance of the Gospel provides regeneration and a new birth — References: John 3:1-7; 2 Corinthians 5:17
  • •  that the Bible is the inspired Word of God — Reference: 2 Timothy 3:16, 17
  • •  that the second coming of Christ is very near. That it will be literal, personal and visible to all — References: John 14:1-3; Acts1:11; Matthew 24:30
  • •  that man by nature is mortal — References: Job 4:17; 1 Timothy 6:15, 16
  • •  that immortality and eternal life are the gift of God and are received only through Christ at the time of His second coming — Reference: Romans 6:23
  • •  that the dead are in an unconscious state — Reference: Ecclesiastes 9:5; John 11:11-14
  • •  that there will be a resurrection of the dead — Reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17
  • •  that the wicked will not burn eternally, but will be burned up — Reference: Malachi 4:1-3
  • •  that righteousness comes by faith, not by works — References: Romans 4:3-5; Ephesians 2: 8, 9
  • •  that salvation comes as a gift of God and is not received through any merit of the sinner — Reference: Romans 6:23
  • •  that the law of Ten Commandments is the standard of righteousness by which all will be judged, and Christians are commanded to obey — References: James 2: 10-12; Exodus 20:3-17
  • •  that the original seventh-day Sabbath has never been changed by divine authority, and all Christians are under obligation to keep it holy — References: Genesis 2:2, 3; Luke 23:54-56
  • •  that we are to support the gospel through tithes and offerings — References: Leviticus 27:30, 32: Malachi 3:8-11; Matthew 23:23
  • •  that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of conversion — References: Mark 1:9, 10; Romans 6:3-5
  • •  that we are to participate in the ordinance of humility and Lord’s supper — References: John 13:4-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  • •  in the gifts of the Spirit, including the Spirit of prophecy — References: Ephesians 4:8, 11; Revelation 19:10
  • •  The following principles do not come from a sense of obligation or to earn a place in heaven, but rather as the result of experiencing a close walk with Christ, and are a natural consequence of accepting Him as a personal Saviour. . .
  •   the discarding of unhealthful practices, such as the use of intoxicants,
    tobacco, unclean meats, etc.     — References: Proverbs 23:29-32; 1 Corinthians
    3:16,17; Deuteronomy 14:3-20; Isaiah 66:15-17
  •   the followers of Jesus should manifest true Christian modesty in dress and deportment, and should shun questionable worldly amusements —
    References: 1 Timothy 2:9, 10; Matthew 24:37-44; James 1:27