Statements of Faith and Purpose
WE
BELIEVE:
***There
is one God, eternally existent revealed to us through Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. (Matthew 3:16-17, 1 John 5:7))
***God the Father Almighty through His Son Jesus and with the Holy
Spirit created all things. (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 33:6, John 1:14)
***Salvation
and eternal life are only possible through faith in Jesus Christ. (John 3:16,
Acts 4:12)
***The Holy
Bible in its most original form is the fully and uniquely inspired Word of God and is our perfect guidebook
for living. (2 Timothy 3:16, Isaiah 40:8, John 17:17)
***Baptism
of the Holy Spirit happens at conversion, is a deposit that guarantees
salvation, and enables us to live a godly life. (Acts 2:38, 2 Corinthians
1:20-22)
***Prayer
and meditation are our direct communications with God. (Proverbs 15:29, Matthew
21:22)
***Jesus’ death and resurrection have defeated Satan
and his forces of evil. (1 John 3:8, Revelation 20:10)
***Life begins at conception. (Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16)
***Marriage is between one man and one woman. (Genesis
2:24, Matthew 19:6)
OUR
PURPOSE IS TO:
***Love the Lord with all our hearts, souls, strength, and
mind; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. (Luke 10:27)
***
worship God in spirit and truth. (John 4:24)
***give our offerings as guided completely by the Holy Spirit. (2
Corinthians 9:7)
***nurture the spiritual growth and development of the Believers. (2
Peter 3:18)
***equip all
Believers for effective ministry by encouraging and assisting in identifying and using spiritual gifts. (Ephesians 4:11-16)
***witness to both Believers and unbelievers and invite them into
fellowship. (Mark 16:15)
***grow to completeness and unity of spirit and then raise leaders to
establish other home fellowships. (Ephesians 4:13, Acts 2:42)
***observe
and celebrate God’s commanded Holy Days (the main Feast and Festivals) in
remembrance of Jesus’ fulfillment of each. (Matthew 5:17, 1 Corinthians 5:8))
