WE BELIEVE IN HUMAN WORTH

We believe that man was made in the image of God and is the crown of creation. He is now, by reason of the fall, spiritually depraved and alienated from his Creator. Apart from God’s grace, he has no ability to attain to his high calling.

(Psalm 8, Ephesians 2: 8 - 9)

 

WE BELIEVE IN JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

We believe that justification is by grace through faith in our Lord’s sacrifice on Calvary and resurrection from the grave. (Romans 3:21 - 24) The soul that sins shall surely die. This death is a spiritual death first and a natural death second.

 

WE BELIEVE IN BAPTISM

We believe that all of God’s people are to be buried with our Lord Jesus Christ in the waters of baptism, subsequent to32

+3 conversion. (Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:4)

 

WE BELIEVE IN ONE GOD WHO EXISTS AS FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT

We believe there is only one God, revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4, 2 Corinthians 13:14, John 1:1) In the New Testament, time and time again we see the expression of God the Father, Jesus the Son of God, and God the Holy Spirit.

 

WE BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST

We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ was begotten, not created, very God of very God, truly God, truly Man. He was born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a vicarious and atoning death for the sins of the world, resurrected bodily for our justification, and now reigns in glory until all things be put under His feet.

(1 Timothy 3:16)

 

WE BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

We believe that the Holy Spirit dwells in all believers, conforming them to the image of Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:13, Romans 8:16-17)

 

WE BELIEVE IN THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS AN ENDOWMENT OF POWER

We believe that the presence of the Holy Spirit is an endowment of power, subsequent to conversion, given by God to anoint the believer for sanctification and evangelism. It is our understanding that the supernatural charisma of the Holy Spirit is active within the Body of Christ until the coming of the Lord. Furthermore, we believe the development of the charismatic gifts ought to be encouraged under the guidance of local church authorities. (Acts 8:14-17, Acts 19:1-2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7)

 

 

 

 

WE BELIEVE IN ONE HOLY CHRISTIAN AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH

We believe in the Holy Christian Church, imperfectly represented on earth, by the various Christian institutions. Her unity is spiritual, her culture is diverse and transitional, her mission eternal. (Hebrews 12:18-23) There is only one church body in the earth. There are many Christian institutions.

 

WE BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES

We believe in the absolute inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, given by the Holy Spirit without error, as He moved upon holy men of old. Furthermore, we believe that the Church has no authority to establish doctrine or practice contrary to these same Scriptures, which were subsequently accepted as canon by the early Christian Church.

(2 Timothy 3:16)

 

WE BELIEVE IN THE EQUIPPING OF THE SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY

We believe that the calling of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher are functional within the Body of Christ until the Lord’s return. Furthermore, these ministries are gifts to the Church for the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry, that the Body of Christ be edified. (Ephesians 4:11-16) We believe that the ministry gifts listed in Romans 12:6-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:28-30, Ephesians 4:11-13 are still in operation today. Fivefold ministry including: (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher)

 

 

WE BELIEVE IN THE LOCAL CHURCH

We believe the identity of the Body of Christ on the earth is primarily perceived through the local church. While encouraging the voluntary association of local churches and recognizing the need of consensus on matters of fundamental doctrine and conduct, we strongly confess the local church to be sovereign and autonomous. (Revelation 2-3)

 

WE BELIEVE THAT LOCAL CHURCHES NEED FRIENDS

We believe in the right of local churches and ministries to form temporal institutions to assist them in carrying out the work of God. At the same time, we reject sectarianism and divisiveness as great evils. Local churches should work with each other to establish the rule of God in the earth.

 

WE BELIEVE IN THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER

We believe in the priesthood of the believer. That is to say, all people born of God have equal status before, and direct access to, their Lord. (1 Peter 2:5)

 

WE BELIEVE IN THE UNITY OF THE CHURCH

We believe in the spiritual unity of all who are born of God. We confess even those with whom we disagree, those who do not confess us, and others who we exclude because of our willful ignorance. (1 Corinthians 12:12-14)

 

 

WE BELIEVE IN SANCTIFICATION

 

We believe that those who are called by the name of Christ should depart from iniquity. Understanding that salvation from the penalty of sin only begins the process of redemption, we acknowledge that one work of the Holy Spirit is to create in us the character of Christ. (2 Timothy 2:19)

 

WE BELIEVE IN THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

We believe in the literal second coming of our Lord, the literal rule of Christ upon the earth, the resurrection of the regenerate to eternal life and the unregenerate to eternal damnation, and the ultimate victory of the eternal Kingdom of God.

 

(Acts 1:9-11, Daniel 12:2, Revelation 22:1 -7)

4.01.    We believe that term “marriage” has only one meaning and that is marriage sanctioned by God which joins one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. All other variations are gross distortions of God’s plan. (Gen. 1:27, 2:18, 23-24).

 

4.02.    We believe that marriage is a holy institution that reflects the relationship between Jesus Christ and His church (Ephesians 5:21-32).  The wedding ceremony itself pictures the joining together of the church with Christ for eternity (Revelation 19:7). 

 

4.03.    We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to only occur between a man and a woman who are married to each other. We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.  We believe that any form of sexual immorality, such as adultery, fornication, homosexuality, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, pornography or any attempt to change one’s gender, or disagreement with one’s biological gender, is sinful and offensive to God.

 

4.04.    We believe specifically that homosexual behavior is sin because it is disobedient to the most basic scriptural and moral teachings which define the church: “If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable.” (Leviticus 20:13 NIV). When the church condones detestable behavior, it becomes detestable to God. (Romans 1:25–27, 1 Cor. 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:9-10). It is sin because it violates the created order for families. Condoning homosexual behavior brings destruction upon the church institution (Genesis 19:4–11, 24-25), and any governmental effort to force religious institutions to condone homosexual behavior is the government attempting to destroy the church. Furthermore, it is also clear that Jesus authoritatively affirmed the continuing validity of the Old Testament moral law, including prohibitions against homosexual behavior. (Matthew 5:27-28).

 

4.05.    All ministries, ministers, officers, employees, volunteers, and members on every level are prohibited from condoning or engaging in homosexual practices. Churches, ministers, officers, employees, and members are also expressly forbidden to participate in or aid in any way same-sex weddings, unions, or related religious services, or to allow any church owned or controlled facilities, assets, resources, and intangible property to be used for homosexual weddings or activities or in a manner inconsistent with this statement. (2 Cor. 6:14).

 

4.06.    We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of the church as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the church members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by the church in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, should abide by and agree to this Statement on Marriage and Sexuality and conduct themselves accordingly.

 

4.07.    We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Although all church positions are limited to those subscribing to church faith and practice, all persons, whatever their backgrounds, should be welcomed to any church, for Christ calls upon all persons to come to Him and to leave their sin.

 

 

4.08.    We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity. Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with scripture nor the doctrines of the church.

4A.01. We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image.  Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including babies in the womb, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. 

 

4A.02. We seek to live and express our faith in a manner consistent with our calling to defend, protect, and value all human life.

 

4A.03. All ministries, ministers, officers, employees, volunteers, and members on every level are prohibited from condoning or engaging in practices or procedures which result in abortion. All ministries, ministers, officers, employees, volunteers, and members are also expressly forbidden to participate in or aid in any way same-sex weddings, unions, or related religious services, or to allow any church owned facilities or resources to be used for the promotion of abortion in any form.

 

 

4A.04. We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of the church as the local Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the church members and the community, it is imperative that all persons employed by the church in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, should abide by and agree to this Statement on the Sanctity of Human Life and conduct themselves accordingly.

Our country is under attack by demonic principalities and powers. They are destroying the very cultural and religious fabric that makes the USA so special. Their evil agenda is cloaked in phrases such as, “end racism”, “redistribute wealth to the disadvantaged”, and “open borders”. Their outright Marxist propaganda bombards us daily. Many Christians listen to cable news and no longer recognize lies from truth.  The Bible tells us, in the latter days, good and evil will be confused. Those days are here, and God wants us to resist tyranny wherever it exists.
The most heinous demonic victory occurred when Roe v. Wade was passed by the Supreme Court in 1973. Abortion is truly an abomination to God and if not reversed, we could lose God’s favor. More recently, Critical Race Theory and the 1619 Project falsely characterize white or conservative Americans as racists. Such narratives divide America and promote racism.
Religious freedom is under attack.  Churches were closed during the pandemic, yet many bars and big-box stores remained open. Pastors and parishioners were fined for worshipping during a pandemic that had a 99.8% recovery rate. It is our duty to resist suppression of religious freedom.
Of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 29 were ordained ministers. Many of these patriots were members of the Black Robe Regiment (pastors wore black robes in the pulpit). They led their congregations in the American Revolution. It is now our turn to preserve what they so bravely fought to create. NOT violently, but peacefully by leveraging our vote and influence.

 

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