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The Bible is our guide in all matters of faith and practice.

TENETS OF FAITH AND DOCTRINE

Section 1. The Holy Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the verbally inspired, infallible, inerrant Word of God. We accept the Bible as our guide in all matters of faith and practice. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Peter 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12)

Section 2. The one true God, is revealed in the Bible as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1; Galatians 4:4-5; 1 Peter 1:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 John 5:6-8)

Section 3. Man was created good, but fell from his original state into sin; he has no power to redeem himself. (Genesis 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21)

Section 4. The all-sufficient atonement by the blood of Jesus Christ, God's Son, cleanses anyone who believes on Him from all sin, and salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone. (Romans 3:24, 10:8-10; Ephesians 2:8)

Section 5. Water baptism by immersion, as taught in the Bible, identifies the believer with the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4)

Section 6. Holy living, separation from sin, and dependence upon God are mandated by God and are for the natural and spiritual benefit of the Christian. (Romans 12:1, Colossians 1:22; I Corinthians 3:16-17)

Section 7. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a separate, distinct experience, subsequent to salvation, providing imbuement of power for life and service, accompanied by speaking in tongues. (Acts 2:4, 10:44-46, 19:2, 6:18)

Section 8. The church is the Body of Christ, chosen to reveal God's plan and purpose in the earth, and the local expression of this church must function according to New Testament order and organization. (Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23)

Section 9. The manifestation of all gifts of the Holy Spirit in the local assembly is an act of God dividing the gifts amongst the believers severally as He wills. (1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Romans 12:3-6; Acts 1:4-8; Luke 24:49)

Section 10. The laying on of hands by qualified and anointed ministry is for blessing, dedication, confirmation, healing, ordination, and impartation of spiritual gifts. (Hebrews 6:1-2; Leviticus 1:4, 16:22; Deuteronomy 34:9)

Section 11. All expressions of praise/worship recorded in the Old and New Testaments are to be exercised in the local church and in private life. (Psalm 102:18, 81:1-5, 33:1, 135:3, 54:6, 18:3; John 4:20-26; Philippians 3:3; John 8:32; 1 Corinthians 14:14-15; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Peter 2:9)

Section 12. The return of Jesus Christ for His Church is imminent and He will establish His Kingdom on the earth. (2 Peter 3:13; Isaiah 65:17; Revelation 21: 1-2; Matthew 5:17)

Section 13. The promise of eternal life is for all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and receive Him as their Saviour, and eternal damnation is for those who reject Him and die in their sins. (Matthew 19:16, 25:46; John 3:15, 5:39; Romans 6:23; 1 John 5:11, 13, 20)

Section 14. The tithe, 10% of all personal income, is to be used completely for the support of the ministry and the work of the Church. (Malachi 3:10; Hebrews 7:4-10)

Section 15. Apostles, prophets, evangelists, Senior Pastors, and teachers are for the perfecting of believers to do the work of the ministry. (Ephesians 4:11-12; Acts 13:1; I Corinthians 12:28-31)

Section 16. The deliberate spread of the gospel in society is a Biblical mandate. Each believer is to preach the gospel with wisdom and conviction to anyone who would receive it. (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:16-18; Matthew 5:13-14)

Section 17. We are to raise our families according to the Bible in the fear (reverence) of the Lord. (Psalm 127:3-5; Deuteronomy 6:5-7; Ephesians 6:4)

Section 18. We honor our parents, elders, and leaders, according to the Bible. (Exodus 20:12; Romans 13:1-7; Hebrews 13:7,24)

Section 19. The Eucharist '(thanksgiving) or the Lord's Supper is a memorial of our covenant made with God through the blood of Christ and His Body. (Matthew 26:26-29; Hebrews 9:18-29)

Section 20. The marriage rite is a sacred covenant made between a man and woman, and God. (Genesis 2:18-25;1 Corinthians 7:33-34; Hebrews 13:4)

Section 21. The rite of dedicating children is the presentation of children to God, thus making covenant between God and the parents or guardians. As a result children, are made holy and become participants in the New Covenant by the faith of their parents until they reach the age of accountability . (Numbers 6:22-27)

Section 22. Excellence is the way of the Kingdom of God. (Job 37:23; Psalm 8:1,9; Psalm 16:3;Isaiah 35:2)