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Statement of FAith
- We believe that the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, was verbally inspired by God and is inerrant and is our only rule in matters of faith and practice. (II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21)
- We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14)
- We believe that we are the direct creation of God, spirit and soul and body, not in any sense the product of an animal ancestry, but made in the divine image (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:7, 18-24; Matt. 19:4; I Thess. 5:23)
- We believe that human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all of human life. (Psalm 139)
- We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God. (Gen 1:26-27.) Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
- We believe that God ordained marriage and family as the foundational institution of society. We further believe that the only Biblically sanctioned marriage is the public, monogamous union of one man and one woman that is intended for a lifetime and that any sexual activity outside of marriage is sinful and is detrimental to society. (Gen 2:18-25; 1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4.)
- We believe that by nature man is sinful, that salvation of the lost is possible by God's grace through faith, and that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential (John 3:16-19; 5:24; Romans 3:23; 5:8-9; Ephesians 2:9-10; Titus 3:5).
- We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ (John 10:33); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:35; 2:7); His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15); His miracles (John 2:11 ); His shed blood (Luke 22:20); His atoning death (I Corinthians 15:3; Ephesians 1 :7; Hebrews 2:9); His bodily resurrection (I Corinthians 15:4); His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19); and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11).
- We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11.)
- We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31.) Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture.
- We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:26-28).
- We believe in the principle of biblical separation which calls the individual and the church to holiness, being separated from God and from the world. We believe that ecclesiastical separation involves rejecting any fellowship with organizations which deny the cardinal truths of Scripture in word or deed, which cardinal truths are represented in the statements of this Theological Position. (2 Corinthians 6:14-17;1 Peter 1:14-16).
- We further believe in the completed revelation of Scripture which allows neither for direct revelation from God today, nor for continuation of temporary New Testament sign gifts, such as visions, dreams, prophecies, healings or speaking in tongues, such as is practiced in the charismatic movement.