What We Believe

1. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and the infallible rule of conduct and doctrine.

2. We believe that God is one, but manifested in three persons -- The Father, The Word, and the Holy Ghost.

3. We believe that man is a created being, made in the image and likeness of God, but through Adam's disobedience, sin came into the world.

4. We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost.

5. We believe in sanctification through the Word of God by the Holy Spirit, and the personal holiness of the believer's heart and life. 

6. We believe that water baptism by immersion is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only.  Water baptism is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ, in his death, burial, and resurrection.

7. We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking with other tongues.  This experience is promised to all believers and is received subsequent to the New Birth.

8. We believe in the soon coming, personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.

9. We believe the Church is Christ's body in the earth, and the Church Universal consists of all believers, while the Church Local is a body of believers baptized and joined together