Church Foundation

The Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
We believe in every word of the Old and New Testaments that God inspired humans to write without error. The Bible is the Word of God. It is the standard of faith as well as the absolute truth for every aspect in a believer's life.

God (Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14)
We believe in the one true and eternal God, the Creator of everything. There is one God existent in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Each person is equal but has a different role, working together to deliver man from sin to receive salvation.

Jesus Christ (Luke 1:26-38, Philippians 2:5-11, Hebrews 1:3-4)
We believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was supernaturally conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. While on earth, He was both perfectly God and perfectly man at the same time, and was without sin. He was crucified on the cross to save mankind from sin and physically rose from the dead on the third day to fulfill the will of the Father to provide salvation from sin to each person who believes in Him. He ascended physically to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. One day in the future, He will come again a second time to establish His Kingdom.

The Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49, John 15:26, Romans 12, Acts 2:4)
We believe that the Holy Spirit is God who convicts people of sin and draws them to be born again. He dwells within believers to enable them to lead holy lives. Also, He helps believers to live lives in obedience to His will and to serve the Body of Christ using the gifts He has given them. We believe each gift of the Holy Spirit mentioned in the Bible is still active in the Church today and should be developed to build up the Body. The baptism of the Holy Spirit, an experience separate from being born again, gives Christians power to serve God. Speaking in tongues as the Holy Spirit enables, is the initial sign of being baptized in the Holy Spirit. In the Christian life, every believer must live in obedience to Christ and be under the covering of the Holy Spirit. A Christian should always be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Angels and Evil Spirits (Ezekiel 28:13,15, Isaiah 14:12-14)
We believe God created many angels. These angels were created without sin, but Lucifer intentionally sinned and was then called Satan. Some fallen angels followed him. Satan rules in this sinful world; however, he does not have power over God. He endeavors to destroy God's plan and man's life.

Man (Genesis 1:26, Romans 5:12,18)
We believe that Adam and Eve were created sinless, but they intentionally sinned, causing all humans to fall under the power of sin.

Salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9)
We believe that a person can only be saved when they put their faith in the Lord Jesus. Salvation is given by the grace of God and not because of one's own works. True confession, faith and trust in Christ will lead to repentance from sin. At the point of salvation, an individual becomes a new creation in Christ and is gradually transformed to become more like Jesus.

The Church (1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 3:9-10)
We believe in the worldwide (universal) Church, made up of all those who trust in Christ throughout every age, together as the Body of Christ. In the same way, we believe in local churches which are made up of believers who regularly meet together in different areas to worship, hear the Word of God, fellowship, witness, take communion and pray, among other activities. Every Christian should be a member of a local church.

Baptism and Communion (Acts 2:34-38, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32)
We believe that baptism is the immersion of a person completely in water, the symbol of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Those receiving baptism must be born again and must have put their trust in the Lord Jesus. Communion is a ceremony to remember the death of Jesus. It is to be celebrated often, when believers gather together, until Jesus returns.

Healing (Acts 4:30, 1 Corinthians 12:9, James 5:14)
We believe it is God's normal intention to heal Christians who have sicknesses or diseases, except at times when God allows them to leave this world to be with Him. The Church must follow the command of Christ to heal the sick through prayer and to minister to them through the miraculous power of God. We do not reject medicines or procedures from medical science, nor do we believe that God always heals the sick immediately. However we acknowledge that at times He has a purpose in gradually healing people.

Worship (John 4:23-24, Psalm 150:1-6)
We believe that Christians must worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. Worship is acknowledging the worthiness of God and opening our hearts to God. Worshipping according to Biblical patterns enables us to use outward expressions to come close to God. Some of the patterns we find in Scriptures include worship with other Christians, using musical instrument, singing, and using the gifts of the Holy Spirit during worship times.

Eternal Judgement (John 5:24, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 20:10-15)
We believe that every person will rise from the dead on the final day. Believers will live with God in heaven and will be eternally blessed. Those who do not believe will be judged and receive eternal punishment in hell.

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