Biblical Doctrine
Our faith is built on the solid foundation of Bible doctrine. We believe in the fundamental truths of Christianity as revealed in Scripture.
Fundamental Beliefs
Our foundational beliefs rooted in biblical truth
The Divine Trinity
Consists of three Persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Ghost, perfectly united as one.
Matthew 3:16-17; 1 John 5:7
Divine Healing
Of sickness is provided through the atonement.
James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24
Basic Spiritual Experiences
The essential experiences of Christian faith and spiritual growth
Justification (Salvation)
Is the act of God's grace through which we receive forgiveness for sins and stand before God as though we had never sinned.
Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17
Entire Sanctification
The act of God's grace whereby we are made holy, is the second definite work and is subsequent to justification.
John 17:15-21; Hebrews 13:12
The Baptism of the Holy Ghost
Is the enduement of power upon the sanctified life, and is evidenced by speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
John 14:16-17,26; Acts 1:5-8; 2:1-4
Prophetic Events
Biblical teachings about future events and God's eternal plan
The Second Coming of Jesus
Will consist of two appearances. First, He will come to catch away His waiting Bride. Second, He will come to execute judgment upon the ungodly.
Matthew 24:40-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 14-15
The Tribulation
Will occur between Christ's coming for His Bride and His return in judgment.
Isaiah 26:20-21; Revelation 9 and 16
Christ's Millennial Reign
Will be the 1000 years of peaceful reign by Jesus on earth.
Isaiah 11 and 35; Revelation 20:1-6
The Great White Throne Judgment
Will be the final judgment when all the wicked dead will stand before God.
Revelation 20:11-15
The New Heaven and New Earth
Will replace the present heaven and earth, which will be destroyed after the Great White Throne Judgment.
2 Peter 3:12-13; Revelation 21:1-3
Eternal Heaven and Hell
Are literal places of final and eternal destiny.
Matthew 25:41-46; Luke 16:22-28
Other Core Doctrine
Additional biblical principles that guide our faith and practice
Marriage
Is a covenant between one man and one woman that is binding before God for life. Neither person has a right to marry again while the first companion lives.
Mark 10:6-12; Romans 7:1-3
Restitution
Is necessary, wherein wrongs against others are righted.
Ezekiel 33:15; Matthew 5:23-24
Water Baptism
Is by one immersion in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 3:16; 28:19
The Lord's Supper
Is an institution ordained by Jesus so that we might remember His death until He returns.
Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Foot Washing
Is practiced according to the example and commandment Jesus gave.
John 13:14-15