The Fundamentals
What we believe
The Bible is the inspired Word of God. 2 Tim. 3:15-16 | 2 Peter 1:21
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There is only One True God, revealed in three persons… Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:4 | Mark 12:29 | Matt 28:19 | 2 Cor. 13:14
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In the supernatural birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Isa.7:14 | Matt. 1:23 | Luke 24:39 | 1 Cor. 15:4 | Acts 1:9 | Eph. 4:8-10 | Rom. 8:34
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In original sin, meaning that people willingly fell into sin, which brought evil and death into the world. Gen. 1:26-31, 3:1-7 | Rom. 5:12-21
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In Salvation… that every person can have relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ and repentance of sins. Titus 2:11, 3:5-7 | Rom. 10:8-15 | 1 Cor. 15:3-4
We believe in and practice Holy Communion (in remembrance of Christ’s suffering and death for our salvation) & Water Baptism (a public act of confession of faith in Jesus by immersion in water). Luke 22:14-20 | 1 Cor. 11:20-34 | Matt. 28:19 | Acts 10:47-48 | Acts 2:38-39
In the baptism of the Holy Spirit, an experience separate from salvation that endues believers with power for witnessing and effective service of the Lord. Acts 1:4-5, 8, 2:4, 10:44-46, 11:14-16, 19:6
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In the gifts of the Holy Spirit & of Jesus Christ, given to build up and encourage people. 1 Cor. 12:4-11, 28 | Eph. 4:7-16
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In sanctification, which leads to holiness of life and conduct in obedience to the word of God. 1 Pet. 1:14-16 | Heb. 12:14 | 1 Thess. 5:23 | 1 John 2:6
In divine healing (that God can and still does provide physical, spiritual and emotional healing today). Isa. 53:4-5 | Matt. 8:16-17 | James 5:13-16
In Heaven and Hell. Dan. 12:2-3 | John 5:28-29 | 1 Cor. 15:22-24 | Matt. 25:46 | 2 Thess. 1:9 | Rev. 20:10-15
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In the second coming of Jesus Christ to earth & the rapture of all believers. 1 Cor. 15:22-24, 51-57 | 1 Thess. 4:13-18 | Rev. 20:1-6