We believe in the eternity, equality, and distinct personalities of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit and the unity of the Godhead. Mark 1:10-11. John 14:26; 15:26. I Cor. 8:6. Matt. 28:19. II Cor. 13:14.
We believe that the entire Bible from Genesis 1:1 to Rev. 22:21, is the plenary and verbal inspiration and infallible authority in all matters pertaining to faith and practice. II Tim. 3:16-17. 2Peter 1:19-21. I Cor. 2:13. Ps. 119:89, 105, 130, 160.
We believe in the full Deity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, His perfect humanity, His substitutionary death, His bodily resurrection and ascension, His presence at the right hand of the Father, His unchanging priesthood and His future bodily and visible return in glory. Heb. 1:3, 8. Col. 2:9. Luke 1:31, 35. Heb. 5:6. I Peter 2:21-24. Mark 16:19. Mark 13:26. Acts 1:11.
We acknowledge the existence of Satan and the universality and heinousness of sin. I Peter 5:8. Eph. 6:11-12. Rom. 3:23; 7:11-13.
We believe in the fallen, sinful, lost estate of mankind in Adam – our guilt and condemnation — together with our universal depravity, by which we are alienated from God, and are unable in and of ourselves to turn to Him. Gen. 6:5. Rom. 3:9-18; 5:12-19; 8:7-8. Heb. 11:6. John 1:12,13; 6:44. Eph. 2:1-10.
We believe in the eternal and personal election unto salvation by God the Father. II Tim. 1:9. II These. 2:13. Eph. 1:4. Rom. 8:29-30; 9:21-23.
We believe in particular redemption by the vicarious sacrifice of Christ. Gal. 2:20; 3:13. Matt 25:34. John 10:11. John 17:2,9. I Peter 1:2 with 2:24. Rev. 5:9.
We believe in Justification by grace, through faith, by the imputed righteousness of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. 3:24,26,28; 4:2-5; 5:1,9; 8:30.
We believe in regeneration and sanctification by the direct agency of the Holy Spirit, through God’s revealed truth. Saving faith is the sovereign and gracious gift of God. John 3:3-7. II Cor. 5:17,18. Eph. 2:1. I Peter 1:23. John 17:17-19. 1 Thess. 2:13. I Peter 1:2. Gal. 3:23-25. Phil. 1:29.
We believe in the absolute necessity of a holy life, as the evidence of true faith and regeneration. Rom 6:18-22; 8:5; 13:11-14. II Cor. 6:15-18. Gal. 5:18-25. Eph. 4:22-24. I Cor. 6:19,20.
We believe in the perseverance of true believers. John 10:28-29; 17:14. Rom. 8:29,30; 8: 35-39. Eph. 5:26,27. I Peter 1:4-7.
We believe that we are commanded to preach the gospel to all nations making disciples in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Matt. 28:18-20. Mark 16:15-16. Matt. 24:14. Rom. 10:13-15. II Cor. 10:15-16. John 20:21. Acts 1:8.
We believe that Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are sacraments of sovereign institution, appointed by our Lord Jesus Christ. Matt. 28:19-20. 1 Cor. 11:26. Acts 2:37-38; 8:36-39. Rom. 6:4,5. Acts 2:41,47. I Cor. 11:23-28,
We believe that the church is composed of true believers. The church is governed by God the Holy Spirit through the Scriptures. Eph. 1:22-23; 2:19-22. Col. 3:10-11
We believe in the eternal consciousness of the soul, the resurrection of the body, the final judgement of all mankind, the everlasting fellowship, the joy of the redeemed and the everlasting punishment of the lost. II Cor. 5:1. Luke 16:22-24. I Cor.15:42-58. John 5:28,29. II Thess. 1:7-10. I Thess. 4:16-17. II Cor. 5:10. Rev. 20:11-15.
