WE BELIEVE:
1. That there is one God creator of all things. (Mark 12:29 – 31; 1 Corinthians 8:4 – 6; Isaiah 43:10,11)
2. That God eternally exists in three distinct personalities the Father, the Son , and the Holy Spirit. The persons of the “Trinity” are equally God. (Matthew 28:19; 1 John 5:7,8; John 15:26)
3. That the Holy Bible is God’s word and that it is the only 100% inspired book on earth.Any doctrine that cannot be supported by scripture is false. The 66 books of the Bible are complete. (2 Timothy 3:16,17; 2 Peter 1:20,21 The book of Isaiah)
4. That God created man in his image and likeness. God created Adam the first man and from Adam he created Eve the first woman. ( Genesis 1:26,27; 1 Corinthians 15:45,46; Genesis 3:20; Genesis 2:23)
5. That when Adam and Eve sinned, they lost fellowship with God and cursed all of their descendants. Men and women are born in a state of death and separation from God. ( Genesis 2:25 – 3:24; 1 Corinthians 15:21,22; Romans 5:15-21 )
6. That God, the Word, became flesh. Jesus Christ was and is God in the flesh. ( 1 Timothy 3:16; John 1:1 – 17; John 8:56-58; John 20:28,29)
7. That Jesus was and is 100% man. ( John 5:26,27; Romans 5:15 )
8. That Jesus Christ was born of a Virgin. ( Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1: 18 -25; Luke 1:26 – 38)
9. That Jesus Christ was not born with a sin nature, and he lived a sinnless life. ( 1 Peter 1: 18 – 21; 1 Peter 2: 21,22 )
10. That Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, was buried and then rose again the third day. Jesus was raised bodily and not as a “spirit” creature. ( 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; 1 Timothy 2:8; Luke 24:36 – 43; Mark 8: 29 – 31 )
11. That salvation is by grace through faith. Baptism, Sabbath observance, good works,church attendance etc. are not requirements to be born again. ( Titus 3:5 – 7; Ephesians 2: 8,9; Romans 10:8-10; Ephesians 1:13,14)
12. That the Baptism of the Holy Spirit occurs at the time of salvation. This Baptism of fire is what recreates us. ( Matthew 3:11,12; Acts 11:16; Acts 1: 4,5 )
13. That the filling with the Holy Spirit occurs when we yield to the Holy Spirit and faith is the only evidence of this occurrence. When a believer is filled with the Holy Spirit “gifts” of the Spirit do not necessarily have to manifest. ( John 7:38,39; Ephesians 5:18,19)
14. That all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit are in operation today. ( Acts 2:14 – 21; 1 Corinthians 13:9 – 10)
15. That a born again Christian cannot lose their salvation. ( John 10:27 – 30; John 5:24; John 6: 37 – 40; Romans 7:22 – 25; 1 John 3:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:10 ;1 Corinthians 3:15 Romans 11:29; )
16. That all believers should be baptized in obedience to scripture. ( Mark 16:16; Matthew 28:19,20)
17. That Jesus is the only savior. (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5,6)
18. That the work of redemption was completed on the cross. Jesus did not have to be tormented in hell to complete His work (John 19:30; Luke 23:43; Luke 23:46; 1 Peter 2:24)
19. That those who reject Jesus Christ will one day be resurrected into a body fit to burn forever in the Lake of Fire. ( Revelations 20: 1 – 15; John 3:36; Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29 Matthew 7:22,23)
20. That those who accept Jesus Christ will one day be resurrected into a glorified body and will live forever and rein with Christ. (1 Corinthians 15: 50 – 58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 18; Revelation 21:1 – 22:5)
THE BIBLE DENOUNCES THE FOLLOWING:
1. Popular False Pentecostal Teachings:
A. The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Does Not Occur At Salvation ( Ephesians 1:13,14; Romans 10:8 – 10)
B. Salvation Must Be Maintained ( 1 Peter 1:5; Ephesians 4:30; John 5:24 )
C. The Gift Of Tongues Always Accompanies The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 12 – 14 )
D. Being Slain In The Spirit Is A Normal Occurrence ( 1 Corinthians 14:33; Matthew 24:23,24)
E. Holy Laughter Is A Normal Occurrence (1 Timothy 4:1; Proverbs 11:1)
2. Popular False World Teachings
A. Most Religions Lead To God ( John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5,6 )
3. Popular False Church Teachings
A. Baptism Is A Requirement For Salvation ( 1 Peter 3:21; Acts 10:34 – 48; Romans 10:8 – 10)
B. The Sabbath Must Be Observed ( Romans 14:5,6; Colossians 2:16,17 Mark 2:23 – 28)
C. Divorce And Remarriage Is Always Forbidden ( Matthew 19:9; 1 Corinthians 7:15)
D. Eternal Damnation Means To Be Obliterated ( Revelation 20:10; Matthew 25:46)
E. That Jesus had to be tormented in hell to complete his work. (John 19:30; Luke 23:43; Luke 23:46; 1 Peter 2:24)
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