What We Believe

THE SCRIPTURES
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of Holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine.  (II Timothy 3:16, I Thessalonians 2:13, II Peter 1:21)

THE GODHEAD
Our God is One, but manifested in three persons: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Philippians 2:6, Matthew 3:16-17).

1. God, the Father is greater than all, the source of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28, John 16:28, John 1:14)
2. Jesus is the Son, One with the Father, the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten has existed with the Father from the beginning. (John 1:1, John 1:18, John 1:14, John 10:30)
3. The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal.

MAN, HIS FALL AND REDEMPTION
Man is a created being, made in the image of God, but through Adam's transgression and fall, sin came into the world. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." "As it is written, there is none righteous, no not one." Jesus Christ, the Son of God was manifested to undo the work of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God. (Romans 5:12, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:9-10, I John 3:8, Galatians 3:13-14)
Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God. (Ephesians 2:8)

ETERNAL LIFE AND NEW BIRTH
Man's first step toward salvation is Godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The new birth is necessary to all men, and when fulfilled produces eternal life. (II Corinthians 7:10, I John 5:12, John 3:3-5)

WATER BAPTISM
Baptism in water is by immersion and is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. (Matthew 2819, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12, Acts 8:36-39)
The following recommendation regarding the Water Baptismal formula is adopted to-wit: "On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the name of Jesus Christ in whom dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen." (Colossians 2:9)

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST
The baptism in the Holy Ghost and Fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this dispensation and is received after the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives the utterance. (Matthew 3:11, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:4)

SANCTIFICATION
The Bible teaches that without Holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the doctrine of sanctification as a definite yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation. (Hebrews 12:14, I Thessalonians 5:23, II Peter 3:18, II Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:12-14, I Corinthians 1:30)

DIVINE HEALING
Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ and is the privilege of every member of the Church today. (Mark 16:18, James 5:14-20, I Peter 2:24, Matthew 8:17, Isaiah 53:4-5)

THE RESURRECTION OF THE JUST AND THE RETURN OF OUR LORD
The angels said, "This same Jesus shall so come in like manner. " His coming is imminent. When He comes, "The dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air". (Acts 1:11, I Thessalonians 4:16-17)
Following the tribulation, He shall return to earth, as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years. (Rev. 20:6)

HELL AND ETERNAL RETRIBUTION
The one who physically dies in his sins without Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire and therefore has no further hope of hearing the Gospel or for repentance. The lake of fire is literal. The terms "eternal" and "everlasting" used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the lake of fire carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in noting the duration of joy and ecstasy of the saint in the presence of God. (Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 19:20, Hebrews 6:1-2)

COMMUNION - THE LORD'S SUPPER
We partake of the Lord's Supper to show the Lord's death till He comes. (I Corinthians 11:23-31) The bread symbolized the Lord's broken body (Isaiah 53:5, I Corinthians 11:24). The cup represents the New Covenant in His blood, which provides us forgiveness and relationship with God (Hebrews 9, I Corinthians 11:25). We judge ourselves and realize that this is our salvation and receive it (I Corinthians 11:28-30), for if we receive it unworthily - without giving it honor as our salvation, we are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. (I Corinthians 11:27)

LAYING ON OF HANDS
A simple belief that power or anointing or any other necessary quality can be transmitted from one person touching another.
Laying on of hands was practiced by the Levitical Priesthood. Jesus practiced it in Mark 10:13-16 as a blessing, laying on of hands for healing (Mark 5:22-23 and 41, Mark 5:28-31, Acts 28:8, 19:11-12), laying on of hands to confer office (Acts 6:2-6), laying on of hands to receive the Holy Ghost (Acts 8:16-18), laying on of hands to believe words spoken, receive anointing and cultivate anointing (I Timothy 4:14), laying on of hands for ordination to consecrate and receive the necessary ministry tools (I Timothy 4:14).

Settle This Fact - It is God's Will To Heal You

The same Bible that says He forgives all our iniquities also says that He heals all our diseases. (Psalm 103:3)

Sickness and Disease Do Not Come From God

Jesus went about doing good and healing all. God does not need sickness and disease to teach you a lesson - that is why He gave us His Word.

See Yourself Well

See yourself as having that which the Word says is yours. Saturate your spirit and mind with the Word of God Concerning healing and the healing will begin from the inside out!

Establish a Release Point for Your Faith

A release point may be the day hands are laid on you or after you have been anointed with oil. Establish a point of reference, "From now on, I believe I have received my healing".

Remember Faith Is Now

God is ready today. He wants you to receive your healing today. Don't wait around thinking, "Maybe someday I'll get healed". Reach out by faith and take what is yours.

Don't Talk Defeat

From the moment you release your faith for healing, don't talk defeat, sickness or disease again. Don't talk about how you feel; talk about what you believe.

Stay in the Word

The devil may come with thoughts of doubt and unbelief. Resist him by staying in the Word. Fill your mind and spirit each day with Scriptures concerning healing.