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Statement of Beliefs
We believe in:
1.
The Scriptures
The Divine inspiration of the Bible, and its consequent entire trustworthiness
and supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
2 The Godhead
One God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - eternally existing in three distinct
but equal persons.
3 The Lord Jesus Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate son of God was born of a virgin.
His death on the cross and the shedding of His blood were substitutionary
in character and constituted a propitiatory sacrifice. His death is the
only ground of reconciliation and redemption from the guilt and power
of sin and its eternal consequences. He was raised from the dead in bodily
form and has ascended into heaven where he presides as head of the church
and ministers as high priest for His people. His personal and visible
return in power and glory will consummate the believer's salvation and
establish His glorious kingdom.
4. The Holy Spirit
God the Holy Spirit illuminates the believer. He is responsible for the
work of regeneration and sanctification. He indwells every believer and
this begins at the time of conversion. He empowers for godly living and
spiritual service. It is the responsibility of every believer to be filled
with the Spirit.
5. Man
Man was created sinless but through temptation by Satan became sinful
and thereby brought the whole human race under the just condemnation of
God and eternal separation from Him. Eternal salvation for mankind is
though repentance and faith in the finished work of Christ. Justification
is by grace alone.
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The Church
The priesthood of all true believers in the Lord Jesus who are members
of the one, eternal and universal church, which is the body of which Christ
is the head. The church is committed by the command of Christ to proclaim
the gospel throughout the whole world.
Each local church is composed of professed believers and is autonomous
in government. It has as its model the New Testament practice of a plurality
of leaders equipped with appropriate spiritual gifts.
There are two ordinances of the church, these being the baptism of believers
by immersion on personal confession of faith in the Lord Jesus, and the
remembrance of Him in the regular observance of the Lord's Supper, in
obedience to His command.
The widespread distribution and exercise of spiritual gifts; regular meetings
for worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship; outreach to the locality;
and involvement in world mission
