Our Statement of Faith

Our Statement of Faith

We believe in one God, who is revealed in three distinct persons, the Father Almighty, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

 We believe that the Father created the heavens and the earth through the living Word
our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord Jesus Christ is in subjection to the Father, and is the only begotten Son of God.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried.

He made atonement for the sins of the world upon the cross and provided redemption for those who make Him their Lord. If we truly repent and turn from our sins, and are born again, as well as hold our faith until the end, we will have eternal life in God's Kingdom.

 

We believe that He descended to the realm of the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit, also known as being filled with the Holy Ghost. We believe that the gifts, as well as the fruits of the Holy Spirit should be present in the life of believers. We believe in speaking in unknown tongues as the Spirit of the Lord directs. We believe that the gift of prophecy should be present within the churches. We believe in divine healing according to God's will.

We believe in sanctification by the power of the Holy Spirit. We believe that without holiness no man shall see the Father. We must allow the Holy Spirit to convict us of our sins and lead us to repentance. If we walk in obedience to God's Word we will be purified by the Spirit. We must be set apart from the world by living a clean life, and rejecting sin, which leads to spiritual death. Christ said that any tree which does not bring forth good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

We believe in the eminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ to this earth to usher in the fullness of the Kingdom of God. We believe that He will return immediately after the seven year Great Tribulation. The dead in Christ will be resurrected first, then those who are alive and remain will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air as He returns. 

Matt 24:²⁹ “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. ³⁰ Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. ³¹ And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

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The Golden Rule

Luke 6:²⁷ “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, ²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. ²⁹ To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. ³⁰ Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. ³¹ And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

³² “But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. ³³ And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. ³⁴ And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. ³⁵ But love your enemies, do good, and lend, ^[h]hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. ³⁶ Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

It is truly as the days of Noah today, and the attributes of Satan are visible in most people’s lives. As Christians, we must go against the grain of our cold society, and let the love and light of our Lord Jesus Christ shine through us. If you have bitterness in your heart toward others, I urge you to let the love of Christ melt away the ice on your heart. Even the roots of bitterness are an open door for the devil to have a stronghold in your life. If you have animosity toward someone, let it go, and let the peace of God rule in your heart and mind. Sometimes, it is better not to speak about a person who stirs up hard feelings. Silence is golden, and will help you forgive the person who has offended you. Christ said to pray for, as well as, bless those who curse and persecute you. Praying for the offender will bring a release in your heart.

We have all heard of the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do to you" but how many of us truly obey it? Would you want someone to cheat you out of your money, or lie to you? Would you want someone to deny you a warm place to stay, or a hot meal, if you were in need? Do you desire to have someone give you the cold shoulder in your home or workplace? The answer of course is no. We all want to be loved and showed kindness from those around us. Regardless, of how others treat you, as Christians, we are to show unconditional love toward all, including the unlovely. You may think this is impossible, but with Christ all things are possible. If God's Holy Spirit dwells within you, you have the power to overcome the evil society, and show forth God's attributes. If the church will reflect Christ to the world, we will save many from Hell. Hypocrisy will destroy your testimony, and push people away from Christ. Be real, and let the good fruit of God's Spirit shine forth in your life.

James 2:14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.