The Godhead
We believe in the triune God—the Trinity— One God in three persons consisting of God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus Christ (the Messiah) was 100% God and 100% man, came to this earth, born of a the virgin, Mary, to die for the sins of mankind, ascended to heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person in the Godhead and is active in the lives of believers. He still speaks to mankind to convict them of sin and righteousness. We do not believe that the gifts and workings of the Holy Spirit have ceased because God does not change, and Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever.
Eternal Life
We believe that every person has an eternal soul.
We believe that there is a literal hell—a lake of fire and brimstone-- where unrepentant sinners, as well as the devil and his angels, will reside as punishment for their sinful lives. We do not believe in purgatory, nor any possibility of redemption after the death of an unrepentant person.
We believe that heaven is an immediate reward for those who die while in obedience and service to Jesus Christ. Those believers who are still living can have the assurance of eternal life in heaven if they continue in the faith.
We believe that Jesus Christ will physically return again to establish his reign over Israel and the world after the Great Tribulation, as stated in the Scriptures.
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Salvation
We believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.
We believe that man was created by God, then after Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit mankind became sinful in nature, even from our youth.
We believe that man can never attain “god” status on earth or in eternity. There’s only one God, and He is to be served by us, not the other way around.
We believe that salvation cannot be "lost" nor will the Lord take away that gift. But we also believe that God will not hold anyone against their will, therefore if a person chooses to walk away, becoming apostate, they are giving up their right to eternity with God. (Heb. 10:26-31).
We believe that the test of a person's salvation is the fruit that is borne in their life, by them walking in obedience, humility, fear of the Lord, and repentance. (2 Corinthians 7:10-11). They will willingly surrender their lives even as Jesus did and will continuously seek to "deny themselves" or "crucify the flesh" as the Lord teaches them through life's trials. (Sometimes this may take several trials to accomplish, but there is always Jesus' all sufficient grace to lean upon during those times.)
Scripture
We believe that the Bible is the inerrant word of God and sufficient for all aspects of the Christian life.
We believe that all the events and persons spoken of in the Scriptures are accurate and true.
We believe that no one can add to nor take away from the Scriptures without being punished by God.
We belive that the Bible is the final authority on all Christian doctrine.
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