Our congregation is built on a foundation of faith, where individuals from all backgrounds come together to worship and connect with one another. We offer various services, including Sunday worship and Bible studies, to help guide my members in their spiritual journeys.
Our Beliefs:
- The Bible: The Bible is the inspired Word of God. (John 1:1)
- The Trinity*: We believe in one eternal God, existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)
- Jesus Christ*: Jesus Christ is the only Son, born of the Virgin Mary. He was crucified, buried, and resurrected from the dead. (John 3:16; Matthew 1:23; Matthew 28:6)
- Human Sin and Repentance*: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Repentance is the only gift from God for the forgiveness of sins. (Romans 3:23; Acts 2:38)
- Tithing and Giving*: Tithing, giving one-tenth of our income, is a practice that began with Abraham and continues as part of God's plan to fund His work on earth. Giving is additional and distinct from tithing. (Genesis 14:18-20; Genesis 28:20-22; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42; 1 Corinthians 16:6-9; Hebrews 7:1-21)
- Justification and Regeneration*: Justification and the new birth are received by faith through the blood of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 3:24; John 3:3-4)
- Sanctification*: Sanctification, following the new birth, is also received by faith through the blood of Jesus Christ. (Acts 15:9; 1 Corinthians 6:11)
- Holiness*: God calls His people to a standard of holy living. (Ephesians 5:26-27)
- Baptism of the Holy Spirit*: We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16)
- Water Baptism*: We practice baptism by immersion, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, for all who repent. (Mark 16:19)
- Divine Healing*: Healing was made available to all through Christ's work on the cross. (Acts 3:6-7; Mark 10:46)
- Holy Communion and Foot Washing*: We observe the Lord’s Supper and foot washing as ordinances. (1 Corinthians 11:20; Acts 20:7; John 13:4-17)
- Second Coming of Christ*: We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ, first to resurrect the dead in Christ and rapture the living saints, and then to reign with Him for a thousand years. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:2)
- Resurrection and Judgment*: We believe in the bodily resurrection, eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked. (1 Corinthians 15; Matthew 8:12; Matthew 7:22-23)
- Abstinence from Intoxicating Beverages*: The Bible clearly forbids the use of intoxicating drinks, as even minor indulgence is inconsistent with the scriptural standard of holiness. (Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 23:29-32; Isaiah 28:7; 1 Corinthians 10:31-32; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 5:3-8; James 1:21)
- Divorce and Remarriage*: Divorce and remarriage constitute adultery, except in cases of fornication or death. Fornication is not simple adultery but being married to someone else’s spouse. (Matthew 5:32; Matthew 14:3-4; Matthew 19:3-12; Mark 10:12; Luke 16:18; Romans 7:2-3; 1 Corinthians 5:1-7; 1 Corinthians 7:2; Acts 15:28-29; Revelation 2:20-22)
- Marriage*: God’s design for marriage is the union of one man and one woman for life. Marriage between two people of the same sex is not in accordance with God’s definition. (Genesis 1:27-28)