Our Statement of Faith

We Believe…

A. Concerning God

1. The One True God

The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earth, and the Redeemer of mankind.

He has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

(Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22)

2. The Scriptures Inspired

The Scriptures, both the Old and the New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man—the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct.

(2 Timothy 3:16)

3. The Salvation of Man

a) Conditions of Salvation

Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

(Luke 24:47)

b) The Evidence of Salvation

The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit.

(Romans 8:16; Titus 2:12)

c) The Sanctification of Man

Divine healing is distinct from the new birth, being a provision in the atonement for physical healing, bringing power for life and service.

(Hebrews 12:14)

B. Concerning Man

1. The Fall of Man

Man was created good and upright, for God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness.” However, man, by voluntary transgression, fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death—which is separation from God.

(Luke 24:47)

2. The Evidence of Salvation

a) The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit.

b) The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness.

(Ephesians 4:24)

3. The Ministry

A divine call and scriptural ordination to ministry is provided by our Lord for the evangelization of the world and the worship of God.

C. Concerning the Church

1. Baptism of the Church

The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, which are written in heaven.

(Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:14)

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”

– Acts 2:42