"We also believe, and therefore speak."
We believe and stand by the 1611 Old King James version of the Bible. Its 66 books are the
preserved and inspired word of God. We believe the Bible is accurate, flawless and our guide
for all matters of faith and its practice.
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The Holy Trinity
God has existed eternally and is the one true God! He has existed
as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
God the Creator
As recorded in Genesis, God created the world and all the universe
in six 24-hour days. We do not believe in evolution or any other
theory that attempts to reconcile with the Bible. By speaking his
word, God created the world.
Jesus Christ is God
We believe Jesus Christ is God from the beginning. Jesus Christ's
earthly existence began when he was begotten by the Holy Ghost
of the Virgin Mary. Jesus Christ was fully God, yet man, living a
perfect sinless life.
God has existed eternally and is the one true God! He has existed
as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
God the Creator
As recorded in Genesis, God created the world and all the universe
in six 24-hour days. We do not believe in evolution or any other
theory that attempts to reconcile with the Bible. By speaking his
word, God created the world.
Jesus Christ is God
We believe Jesus Christ is God from the beginning. Jesus Christ's
earthly existence began when he was begotten by the Holy Ghost
of the Virgin Mary. Jesus Christ was fully God, yet man, living a
perfect sinless life.
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was crucified and shed his blood on the cross for our sins. He was buried where
he arose from the grave ascending to heaven. As it is written, he will return one day.
Sin
All men born inherit the sin nature from Adam and manifests itself in all mankind. Only the
saving grace of God will spare mankind an eternity in Hell as punishment from a holy God.
Salvation
Salvation is obtained by Gods grace through faith.
Faith
Persons that trust upon the blood of Jesus Christ to save them are regenerated and receive
the Holy Spirit. Persons receiving the Holy Spirit is not evidenced by speaking in tongues, but
living a godly life. Eternal life is Gods gift to the saved person. They are saved NOW and forever.
It is a permanent work of grace and never has to be repeated. Salvation can not ever be lost.
Christian Life
A Christian's life should be holy and sanctified without worldliness.
Baptism
When a person becomes saved, they should be baptized by immersion. Joining a good Bible
preaching church and fellowshipping with other Christians is recommended for spiritual
growth. Each Christian should faithfully serve the Lord, witness to other people whom are lost
and help them to know God.
The Rapture
As a Bible believing church, we know Jesus Christ will return pre-tribulation as written in
Revelations. Jesus will rapture out believers, which will be followed by 7-years of Great
Tribulation. After the 7 year tribulation, Jesus will return to the earth to set up his Kingdom
and reign for 1000 years. The saved will spend eternity in Heaven with the Lord, the unsaved
will be cast into a literal Lake of Fire to suffer and torment forever.
Jesus Christ was crucified and shed his blood on the cross for our sins. He was buried where
he arose from the grave ascending to heaven. As it is written, he will return one day.
Sin
All men born inherit the sin nature from Adam and manifests itself in all mankind. Only the
saving grace of God will spare mankind an eternity in Hell as punishment from a holy God.
Salvation
Salvation is obtained by Gods grace through faith.
Faith
Persons that trust upon the blood of Jesus Christ to save them are regenerated and receive
the Holy Spirit. Persons receiving the Holy Spirit is not evidenced by speaking in tongues, but
living a godly life. Eternal life is Gods gift to the saved person. They are saved NOW and forever.
It is a permanent work of grace and never has to be repeated. Salvation can not ever be lost.
Christian Life
A Christian's life should be holy and sanctified without worldliness.
Baptism
When a person becomes saved, they should be baptized by immersion. Joining a good Bible
preaching church and fellowshipping with other Christians is recommended for spiritual
growth. Each Christian should faithfully serve the Lord, witness to other people whom are lost
and help them to know God.
The Rapture
As a Bible believing church, we know Jesus Christ will return pre-tribulation as written in
Revelations. Jesus will rapture out believers, which will be followed by 7-years of Great
Tribulation. After the 7 year tribulation, Jesus will return to the earth to set up his Kingdom
and reign for 1000 years. The saved will spend eternity in Heaven with the Lord, the unsaved
will be cast into a literal Lake of Fire to suffer and torment forever.