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What we believe

  • We are an independent, non-denominational church that believes the Bible to be the inspired Word of God (2. Timothy 3:16-17).
  • Jesus Christ was virgin-born, sinless, died on the cross for sins, was raised from the dead on the third day, and is coming again (Matthew1:18, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Jn. 14:3).
  • Salvation is a gift, bestowed by God's grace and received by faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). A believer's salvation is secured by Christ alone (1 John 4:9-10).
  • Immersion in water of a professed believer is the Bible baptism (Acts 8:36-39) and such baptism is symbolic of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:1-4).
  • The church is the bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:23-33), and the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12). The local church is locally governed by Godly men known as elders or bishops (Titus 1:5). The purpose of the church on earth is to fulfill the last command of Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20).
  • Christians are endowed with spiritual gifts which enable them to minister in the church (Romans 12:4-8). The Holy Spirit, whom every believer receives at conversion (Ephesians 1:13-14), leads and guides us.

 
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