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. (1
Timothy 3:15,16)
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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