We believe:
In one God, the maker and sustainer of all things who in unity exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (I John 5:7; Matt. 28:19; Deut. 6:4; II Cor. 13:14; John 14:10, 26).
God the Father:
God the eternal Father is the Creator, Source, Sustainer, and Sovereign of all creation. He is just and holy, merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. The qualities and powers exhibited in the Son and the Holy Spirit are also revelations of the Father. (Gen. 1:1; Rev. 4:11; 1 Cor. 15:28; John 3:16; 1 John 4:8; 1 Tim. 1:17; Ex. 34:6, 7; John 14:9.)
Jesus Christ, the Son, was fully human and fully God. He is our only mediator with God. Through His life, death, and resurrection God was reconciling all creation back to Himself. (Matt. 1:20-21; Luke 1:35-36; 2:10-11). He is the only begotten Son of God (John 1:14; 3:16, 18; I John 4:9)
WE BELIEVE in the literal, physical, bodily resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His literal, physical, bodily ascension into Heaven and in His present work there as High Priest, Mediator, and Advocate for us (Heb. 9:24; 10:20-21; I Tim. 2:5-6; I John 2:1, 2).
The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son and is one with them. He is the agent in our conviction, regeneration, adoption, sanctification and glorification. He is our Lord's ever-present self, indwelling, assuring and enabling the believer. He is the church's life and witnessing power. He bestows the love of God and makes real the lordship of Jesus Christ in the believer. In relation to the world He is the Spirit of truth, and His instrument is the Word of God. (John 1:32-34; Acts 1:8; Acts 15:8; Rom. 6:13; 12:1-2; Eph. 5:18).
The Bible is God's written Word, uniquely inspired by the Holy Spirit. It bears unerring witness to Jesus Christ, the living Word. It has authority over all human life and teaches the way of salvation and the life of faith in Jesus Christ.(II Tim. 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21; Rev. 22:18-19).
In God's own time, Jesus Christ will return, the dead will be raised and His final judgment will determine the eternal destiny of every person.
God created human beings in His own image, innocent, morally free and responsible to choose between good and evil, right and wrong. By sin humans are corrupted in their very nature so that from birth they are inclined to sin. Through faith in Jesus Christ their sins are forgiven and, subsequently by faith, the Holy Spirit cleanses their nature so that the holiness of God is being restored.
Salvation:The Bible says that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23). That means that your sins have caused a separation between you and God (Isaiah 59:2) and the result is death (Rom. 6:23) and wrath (Eph. 2:3). The only way to be saved from the wrath of God, is to be saved from it by faith in Christ (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 5:1). You must trust in what Jesus did on the cross to forgive you of your sins and not trust anything else, not even your own sincerity or works. It is Jesus and only Jesus who can turn away the righteous judgment of God upon the sinner.
Saved by Grace through Faith:
(Ephesians 2:8-9) - "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast."
(James 2:24) - "You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone."
God does not want a faith that is empty and hypocritical. James Chapter 2 is talking about those who "say" that they have faith but have no works. Therefore, people cannot tell if they are true believers or not, because there is no fruit. This is not a saving faith. True faith results in true works.
We are justified by faith but that faith must be alive . The Law cannot save us because we are incapable of keeping it (Matthew 19:16-17). Therefore, salvation is by grace through faith and faith will have a works that proves our Salvation.
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Seventh day Sabbath is still a valid part of God’s law which Christ upheld and the early church kept- Luke 4:16; Mark 2:27-28; Matt 24:20; Acts 13:42; 44; 17:2; Heb. 4:4,9-10.
LAW OF GOD The law of God is a perfect expression of God’s love toward man. It is a good, right, and perfect system of eternal directives and principles that reflects God's character and love. God’s law teaches mankind how to properly worship God, how to love his fellowman, how to live an abundant life, and how to prepare for an eternal spiritual life as a full member of the family of God. The law of God is taught in both the Old and the New Testaments. It requires both physical actions and spiritual convictions.
John 14:15, 21; Romans 7:12; I John 5:2-3
BIBLICAL COVENANTS Both the Old and New Testaments record that God made certain specific "contracts" or promises called "covenants" with mankind. These covenants define the terms of God's relationship with individuals and groups in various circumstances and eras throughout mankind’s history. The best known covenants were made with the physical nation of Israel. That covenant was re-established as the New Covenant with "better promises" and will be fully confirmed with spiritual Israel after the return of Jesus Christ. The New Covenant makes God's law even more relevant by expanding it to include one's mental attitude and spiritual intent. It also applies to the New Testament church from the time of the original apostles.
Matthew 5:21-22; II Timothy 3:15-16; Hebrews 8:6-13
TEN COMMANDMENTS The Ten Commandments were revealed by God to Moses who then codified them. They were then ratified and magnified by Christ, as the perfect expression of God's love. They are the foundation of all biblical teaching and much of man’s law. They show mankind how to express love toward God and his fellowman, and are consequently the focal point of Christian life.
Exodus 20; Deuteronomy 5; Matthew 5:17-19; Romans 13:10; I Corinthians 7:19; Revelation 12:17; 22:14
So since the SABBATH The seventh-day Sabbath was instituted at creation. It is to be taught and kept holy in accordance with the biblical instruction. The Sabbath was reaffirmed to Israel as a part of the covenant at Sinai, and taught by Jesus Christ, who is the Messenger of the New Covenant. The keeping of the Sabbath is fundamental to a Christian's relationship with God.
Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 16; 20:8-11; 31:12-17; Mark 2:27-28; Luke 4:16
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Concerning Spiritual Gifts:
We Believe the gifts of the Holy Spirit as given and explained in Romans 12:4-8, 1 Cor. 12:4 and Eph. 4:11 are for today, and are the supernatural and natural actions and expressions of the Holy Spirit through faith and life of the believer to both the church and the outside world.
While such gifts are certainly meant for the Body of Christ, we object to a tendency to restrict their operation as a means of evangelism and witness to the outside world. We keep in mind that all things are to be done decently and in order (1Cor 14:40) and that the person exercising the gifts of the Spirit always remain in complete control of himself and "his expressions" of the gifts ( 1Cor. 14:23).
We believe the gifts of the Spirit are for every believer, but that the Holy Spirit alone controls their impartation. we recognize that some "gifts" are more of a supernatural manifestation while others adapt themselves to a person's personality in service and ministry. Gifts of the Holy Spirit do not substitute for service. They are always to be exercised in great love and in the timing of wisdom under God and church leadership.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit are not to be confused with, nor are they in competition with, the fruit of the Spirit as mentioned in Galatians 5:22-23 and elsewhere. A believer should pursue both the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit. Gifts have to do with the supernatural, service and ministry. The fruit of the Holy Spirit deals with the development of Godly or Christ-like character. Both are essential to mature in ministry and character.