Statement of Faith

What we believe in **

We believe in:

1. One God revealed in the three persons, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, Mark 3:29

2. The Bible (as a printed manuscript or in electronic format) as the written word of God and the final authority for Christian doctrines and character

Matthew 24:35, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Revelations 22:18-19

3. Salvation by God's grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:11-14

4. Water Baptism by Immersion, which follows after conversion. This baptism excludes children who are not mature enough to make the personal decision for salvation.

Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19; John 3:22; Mark 16:16; Acts 8:12-13, 36-39; Acts 16:15,33; 18:8, 22:16; Romans 6:1- 4

5. Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of Speaking in tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance.

Acts. 1:4-8; 2:1-4; 8:14-17; 10:44-46; 19:6

6. Physical Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the rapture of the Saints.

John 14:3, Matthew 24:29 30; Acts 1:11; Philippians 3:20; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

7. Existence of Angels, Satan and Demons.

Genesis 3:24, Psalms 91:11, Hebrews 13:2, Ezekiel 28:12-16, Revelations 1, 2:4,7-9, Matthew 4:1-11, Ephesians 6:12

8. Heaven as the final Destiny of all the righteous and lake of fire as the final destiny of all the wicked

Matthew 7.21-23, Matthew 25:31-46, John 14: 2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Pet 3:13, Revelation 20:15, 21:8, 22:14-15

9. Participation of all believers in the Great Commission being witnesses of Christ both in words and works.

Mark 16:15-18, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 4:12, 16

10. Moral Holiness and Upright Living

1 Peter 1:15, Ephesians 4:17, 5:21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Galatians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

11. Paying Tithes (a tenth) of every income and the Giving of Offerings to the supports of God's Work

Genesis 14:20, 28:20, Deuteronomy 14:22-29, Malachi 3:8-11, Matthew 23:23

12. Submission to the appointed authorities, be it Church, Government, Family or any other institution so long as the Authority does not contradict the Bible Teachings.

Romans 13:1-7, Ephesians 6:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 2:13, 3:7