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We believe that all scripture is inspired by GOD and is applicable to all humanity and society regardless of status, race, culture, sex, or nationality. We also believe that the 66 books of the BIBLE are all the HOLY SCRIPTURES.
WE BELIEVE in the ONE TRUE GOD, the only eternal Spirit who created all things for His pleasure. He is absolute in power, infinite in wisdom, Holy in nature, attributes, and purpose, possessing total deity. He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of humanity, hearing and answering prayers and saving all who believe according to His word.
WE BELIEVE in JESUS CHRIST, the express image of the invisible God who was born of the Spirit through the virgin Mary. In the context of history He was God manifest in the flesh; the spotless Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world; and the supreme example for us to emulate.
WE BELIEVE that he died for the sins of all humanity, had a bodily resurrection, ascended to heaven, and will return again.
WE BELIEVE that all PEOPLE are born with Adam's sinful nature and are therefore alienated from God. They are totally sinful and are unable to remedy their lost condition.
WE BELIEVE that SALVATION is the gift of God given to all humanity by grace and received only by those who believe on Jesus Christ. Faith is more than mental ascent, intellectual acceptance, or verbal profession. It includes trust, reliance, commitment, and obedience. We cannot separate saving faith from obedience. A person is saved when the Apostle's gospel is applied to their life through obedience. This occurs when they repent, are baptized in the name of Jesus, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
WE BELIEVE the CHURCH is the living, spiritual body of believers of which the Lord Jesus Christ is the head. The church functions as Christ would, seeking and saving the lost, and as miracles and signs followed Jesus historically, so they follow the church today...
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