Doctrine and Belief

1. The Unity of the God-head and the Trinity of the persons there-in. Genesis 1:1 ; Matt 3:16-17; 1 John 5:7 1

2. The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and regeneration and the eternal doom of the finally impenitent (i.e. unrepentant). Gen 3:1-19 ;

Isaiah 53:6 ; Acts 2:38 ; 17:30,

John 5:28-29 ; Daniel 12:2 ;

Romans 2:7, 6:23 ; 1 John 1:1-2 2

3. The Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Atoning Death, Triumphant Resurrection, Ascension and Abiding intercession of Our Lord Jesus Christ. His second coming and millennial reign upon earth. John 8:46 ; 14:30; Col. 1:15; 2 Corinthians 5:19 ;

Romans 3:25 ; Acts 2:36 ; Phil. 2:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 ; Rev. 22:20 3

4. Justification and sanctification of the believer through the finished work of Christ. Acts 2:38 ; Luke 15:7 ; Romans 4:25 ; 5:16; 1 Corinthians 1:30 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:30 4

5. The baptism of the Holy Ghost for believers with signs following. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 ; Mark 16:17 ; Acts 2:4 ; and Galatians 5:22 5

6. The nine gifts of the Holy Ghost for the edification, exhortation and comfort of the Church, which is the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 6

7. The sacraments of baptism by immersion and of the Lord’s Supper. Rom 6:4, 6:11, 6:13-14 , Luke 3:21 ; Mark 16:16 ,

Luke 2:22-24, 34 ; Mark 10:16 ,

Luke 22:19-20 ; Matt. 26:21-29;

Acts 20:7 7

8. The divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures.

2 Tim 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21 8

9. Church government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons. Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 12:28 9

10. The possibility of falling from Grace. 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1

John 5:11 , John 15:4, 1 John 5:12 , Romans 5:1-2 , John 8:51, 1 Timothy 4:1, 16 ; 2 Timothy 3:13-15, 1 Corinthians 15:1 ,

Colossians 1:21-23 10

11. The obligatory nature of Tithes and Offerings. Malachi 3:10 ,

Matthew 23:23 , Hebrews 7:1-4 ;

Luke 6:38 ; Acts 20:35