God the Creator of Heaven and Earth.

God spoke into existence the world and all things that it contains, for His own pleasure, and the enjoyment of His creatures (Revelation 4:11). We believe that there is only one immortal and eternal God who is in heaven and manifests Himself in three equal Persons; the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; Deuteronomy 6:4; John 10:29-30; Matthew 6:9). We believe that Jesus Christ is God who came to earth in human flesh through virgin birth totally without sin (Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 1:26-35; Isaiah 7:14; Hebrew 4:14-15; Hebrews 7:26-28; John 14:11). We believe that Jesus Christ is God and man (John 1:14, John 20:28). He is the creator of everything through the power of His spoken word, and He existed before everything (John 8:56-59; John 1:1-18; Hebrews 11:3; Genesis 1:1). Jesus Christ is the Messiah (John 1:35-42).

Bible.

We believe that the Bible is containing the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments inspired by God in its whole. The author of the Bible is the Holy Spirit, and the Bible is the incorruptible Word of God and is without error in the original inscriptions. The Bible is complete and is the final written revelation from God. (2Peter 1:20-21; 2Timothy 3:15-17).

Jesus’s Death, Resurrection, Ascension and His Return

We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins. His substitutionary death (Matthew 20:28; Isaiah 53:1-12; I John 4:9-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Ephesians 1:7; Romans 5:8; Galatians 3:13-14; Romans 4:25; Philippians 2:6-11). We believe Jesus Christ was buried and resurrected physically on the third day and ascended to the right hand of the Father in heaven (I Corinthians 15:1-22; John 19:40-42; Hebrews 2:9; John 2:19; Luke 24:39-43). We believe that Jesus Christ is seated on the right hand of the Father where He now intercedes for us (Mark 16:19; Acts 7:55-56; Romans 8:34; I John 2:1; I Timothy 2:5). We believe that in Jesus Christ’s personal, visible body, He will return in His glory and power to judge the living and the dead (Acts 1:9-11; Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 22:11-12). We believe in Jesus Christ’s second coming for His church. We believe that the great tribulation will come upon the whole earth and there will be new earth and new heaven (Revelation 21:1-27; 7:1-17; 8:1-13; 9:1-21; I Thessalonians 4:14-16), and Jesus will return with His saints and all His holy angels to the earth and He will set up His kingdom on earth, ruling and reigning forever and ever (Matthew 24:28-43; Revelation 19:11-13).

Mankind, and Value for Human Life.

We believe that mankind was created in God’s image and likeness, and that God, in an unchangeable manner wonderfully created each person as male or female, and these two different persons in their opposite genders reflect the absolute aspect of the image and nature of God. We believe through one man; sin came into the world (Genesis 1:26-28; Romans 5:12). We believe in the sacredness of human life in all stages from conception to natural death. We believe that life is to be preserved without exception because God has His will and purpose for every human life even before conception (Genesis 9:6; Ephesians 1:4; Psalms 139:13-14; Jeremiah 1:5; Proverbs 6:16-19). We believe that any Christian organization and government institutions should not at any point institutionalized ungodly ends, including and promoting of any form of sexual sin and the killing of the innocent (Exodus 1:15-16; Matthew 2:16; Micah 6:7; John 10:10; Psalm 127:3; Proverbs 6:16-19).

The Church & The Body of Christ

We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the great commission and purpose. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the general church, which is written in heaven (Hebrews 12:23). We believe that the church is the body of the born-again believers in fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ and with fellow believers (Hebrews 10:24-25; 1Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 2:19-22). We believe that all who are united by the new birth to Jesus Christ are covenant partners of the Universal Church, the Body of Christ.  We also believe that the local congregation of Christian believers is divinely instituted and is the chosen instrument of God for the furtherance of God’s work here on Earth.  While appreciating the work of para church groups, we believe that the local church is God’s chosen vehicle for world evangelization and the nurture of Christians.  We further believe in the spiritual unity of all believers and in working together with others who believe in salvation through the shed blood of Jesus Christ for the causes of evangelism, missions, and compassion (John 17:21; Ephesians 1:20-23; 4:3-10; Colossians 3:14-15). Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the Church of the Firstborn, whose name is written in heaven in the Lamb’s Book of Life. 

The Mission of Jesus Christ to the Church.

We believe in the mission of Jesus Christ which the Father has given to Him, and that Jesus gave His mission to the church to carry out, and this mission is the Christian movement. The mission to reconcile God’s people back to God through the power of the Holy Spirit (John 20:21-23; Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 10:1-15; Acts 1:8; Mark 16:15-18; Acts 13:1-4; Acts 14:1-28; Acts 2:1-41). We believe that God has called us as His Emissaries/ambassadors to the sinful world, and the church mission is about this great commission through Jesus Christ: to fulfill His Father's will by living among the people for the purpose of salvation. He became one of us in flesh and shared in their troubles and in their oppression (Genesis 3:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:11-20). Jesus has empowered us to do this mission by reaching out across cross-culturally by going or sending missionaries (believers) to evangelize people who have never heard or who have little opportunity to hear the saving gospel.

The Gifts Jesus Gave to the Church.

The five gifts Jesus gave to the Church is called, “Five-Fold Ministry. We believe that Jesus Christ gave five spiritual gifts (the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and the teachers) to the Church to do His work and build up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13). The church is to be taught and led by the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers for the purpose of equipping God’s people to do God’s work, build up the Church, the body of Christ. Believer that are called by God to serve God in any of these areas using these gifts, should no that none of these gifts are higher than the other, but they complement each other for one great purpose which is building the Church. The five-fold ministry gift is to teach and train the people to do the work of the ministry with maturity, humility and unity in mind. (Romans 12:3-8; I Corinthians 12:12; I Timothy 3:2-12; Titus 2:1-15).

Evangelism

Evangelism, the communication of the good news (gospel message), includes a warning, an explanation, and a call.  Evangelism includes warning people about sin and the consequences of sin (John 16:8; Acts 24:25; Revelation 20:11-15).  It includes an explanation of God’s remedy for sin—the gospel (Acts 8:29-35; Romans 3:21-26; 2 Corinthians 5:21), and it includes the clear call to repent (to turn from sin and to turn toward God) and believe the gospel, by faith (Mark 1:15; Luke 13:1‐5; Acts 17:29-31; Romans 1:17; Romans 10:9-13).

Water Baptism 

We believe in full-immersion water baptism of believers who are alive (John 4:1-2, Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:37-38; Romans 6:3-11; John 1:29-33; Matthew 3:13-17; I Corinthians 12:13). We believe to be an ordinance of the church, whereby the believer experiences the reality of co-crucifixion and co-resurrection with the Lord Jesus Christ.  We believe that speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is one of the normative types of evidence of this baptism. Further, we believe that by the believer’s continued submission to the Holy Spirit, his very weakness is transformed into strength to witness for Jesus Christ in power, and to live according to the will of God (Acts 1:5-6; 10:46; 11:28; 19:6). Baptism shall be done for does who have repented of their sins and have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ to the saving of their souls and who give clear evidence of their salvation (Matthew 28:19; Colossians 2:12). Those who have become partakers of Christ by faith in His shed blood are commanded to be water baptized (by immersion) into Christ in the act of faith. (John 3:1-6; Romans 2:28-29; I Peter 3:18-22; I John 5:8).

Baptism of the Holy Spirit and Fire

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God and is God Himself (Acts 5:3; John 14:26). We believe is the power and presence of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, empowering us to do the work of God and to live a godly life (Romans 8:13-14; 1Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 5:15-21; Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 4:4-7). We believe that the Holy Spirit is responsible for the boldness that enables us to witness the Lord. (Acts 4:8-13; Ephesians 4:30).

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a necessary and vital experience for every believer and is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. Another manifestation that you have received the Holy Spirit is that you start growing in your work and journey with the Lord – Acts 1:4-5; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:1-4; 10:46. Those who seek the fullness of the Spirit shall receive prayer for the baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:15-17; 19:2-6). When you receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit, you receive the fullness of power, God’s power in your life. This affects your life; it affects your understanding of the scriptures, prayer, faith and all aspects of your life drastically. All believers are entitled to, and should ardently expect and earnestly seek the Promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ.  This was the normal experience in the early Christian church. With it come the endowment of power for life and service, and the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; I Corinthians 12:1-31). This wonderful experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth (Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-8).

New Heavens and New Earth

We (believers), believe according to Jesus’s promise, look forward to new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness” (II Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:22).

Marriage

We believe that men and women were created by God in His own image and that marriage is a sacred covenantal union between a man and a woman and that marriage was instituted by God that a man, biologically as a whole and a woman, biologically as a whole, are joined together in a lifelong commitment to be faithful to each other. Such marriage in God’s eyes and purpose is the only true and acceptable union for sexual intimacy (Genesis 1:27, Genesis 4:1-2; Matthew 19:4-6; Hebrews 13:4; I Thessalonians 4:1-8). God created marriage (Gen. 2:22). It is a covenant made between a man and a woman that makes them one (Gen 2:23-24).  The marriage covenant requires the married parties to be faithful, loving, and helpful to each other as long as they both shall live (Mark 10:3-10). Christians are not to marry unbelievers (II Cor. 6:14-18; Matthew 5:32; 19:5-6,9; Romans 7:2-3; I Corinthians 7:10-11, 15; II Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians 5:22-23).

The Church, the Government, Family/Society.

We believe that God established institutions within human society which are the governmental authorities, the church, society and the family (Romans 13:1-7; Psalm 82:3-4). We believe that each of these different institutions has its own authority and territorial boundaries that must be valued and respected, but God is sovereign over them all. We believe that the duty of the government is to preserve order in society, to ensure justice for citizens and residents, and to protect families and churches by providing them with the freedom and safety necessary to fulfill their God-given responsibilities. We believe that the governmental authorities are God’s ministers sent for the good of the land as long as they are aligned with God’s will and purpose (Proverb 8:15-16; Daniel 2:20-21; John 19:9-11; I Peter 2:13-16; Titus 3:1). 

We believe that one of the duties of the church is to promote the welfare of the government and society through its moral and spiritual leadership, its worship and prayer to almighty God the Creator of heaven and earth (Matthew 5:13-16; I Timothy 2:1-5; I Peter 2:12-17, II Chronicles 7:14; Titus 2:14-15; Ephesians 2:10; I Timothy. 6:17-18). And we believe that the duty of the government is to fear God and lead in accordance to God’s will and purpose for earth.

The family is the first and most important classroom and training ground for society. The family provides the security, the heritage, and the perpetuation of morality without which no society can survive. We believe that families under God are central to God's plan for His children on earth. They are the fundamental building block of strong societies. Families under God’s authority is where we can find true love and learn how to love others as Jesus Christ loved us. Parents under God are responsible for the care and instruction of their biological and adopted children for this is the absolute right God has given to them. Parents may use their God given authority to delegate responsibility for specific areas of training and teaching without outside governmental influence of their parental choices, as long as it is in line with God’s purpose and training for children. We believe that the government has the right to protect its youngest citizens from the destruction of parents who neglect their God given duties and will work with local government to assist in this necessary task as needed. (Mark 7:7-9; Acts 4:19; Acts 5:28-29). We believe that the government does not create children, and should not destroy in policy, medically, and through modern day technology, in absolution. Parental responsibility is given by God and taught in the Bible, and this teaching must not be abolished (Ephesians 6:1-4; Proverbs 22:6; Proverbs 23:22; Genesis 18:19; Deuteronomy 5:16; Psalms 127:3-5; Proverbs 1:7-10; Joel 1:3; Colossians 3:20-21).

Prophecy

We believe in prophecy. We believe that the nation of Israel has a special place in God’s plan, and that all of the promises of God to Israel will be fulfilled both now and in the second coming of Jesus Christ (Ezekiel 38-39; Genesis 12:3;). We believe that God promised us a special blessing to those who study prophecy (Revelation 1:3). We believe that prophecy is essential to understanding the Word of God. The Word of God began with prophecy after the fall of mankind to promise the One that would come to free us (Genesis 3:15; promised of the first coming of Jesus Christ here to come and reconcile God’s people back to God. We believe that prophecy is strong evidence that proves the reliability and truthfulness of the Word of God (Isaiah 44:6-8; Isaiah 46:9-10; I Corinthians 14:1-33). We believe that prophecy provides comfort in the midst of sorrow and pain and reassures us that God is in control (Daniel 7:1-28). Prophecy promotes evangelism (I Thessalonians 4:17-18; Psalms 115:3; II Corinthians 5:11). We believe that studying prophecy points us to Jesus Christ and provokes a sincere love and intimacy for Jesus Christ (Revelation 19:10). We believe that the Bible starts with prophecy (Jesus’s first coming) and ends with prophecy of Jesus Christ’s second coming, and if we don't understand prophecy, we are not going to understand the Word of God (Revelation 22:20).

Freewill

We believe that God gave mankind freewill and the right and ability to make choices, good and bad (Genesis 2:16-17; Isaiah 1:16-20; Luke 6:27; John 17:17; Acts 17:27, 30).

Education

We believe that as Christians, one of our responsibilities is to make sure that our children are educated in the godliest manner possible.  God has entrusted us with children, and He will require an accounting of what we did with them (2 Chr. 17:9; Psalm 78:1; 2 Timothy 3:16‐17; Rom. 1:20; Ephesians. 6:4; John 1:17).

Miracles, Healing and Deliverance

We believe in the miracle of Jesus Christ and that miracles continue to happen today. We believe that Jesus Christ promised us that the Holy Spirit will be given to us, and He fulfilled His promise. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, miracles are done to promote the mission that Jesus Christ gave to the church (John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; John 2:11; Matthew 20:30-34; Acts 3:1-10; Acts 14:8-10; Mark 16:17-18; John 14:12-13). The need for deliverance is manifested by an inability to be free from bondage: e.g. mental (emotional), physical, or spiritual normally associated with demon activity.  It is God’s desire to bring deliverance to His people (Job 5:19; Psalms 91:3; II Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 2:15; II Peter 2:9).  We believe we have been granted the authority in the name of Jesus to bring deliverance to others (Mark 16:17; John 14:12; I Corinthians 12:8-11).  We believe and understand that our warfare is with the forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12), our weapon is the Word of God, our authority and power are from Jesus Himself (Acts 1:8) and that the battlefield is in the spiritual realms (Ephesians 6:10-18; II Corinthians 10:3-5; Romans 8:9; Galatians 5:22-23).

Angels

We believe that God created the angels to be His servants and messengers (Nehemiah 9:6; Colossians 1:16; Psalm 148:2; Hebrews 1:14; I Corinthians 6:3; Hebrews 1:4-9).

Satan and His Demonic Evil Spirit

We believe that there are demons in the world and the real/literal devil, called Satan. We believe that Satan was thrown down to earth from heaven alongside the fallen angels, demons, and that evil spirits are now seeking to deceive the world, defeat the believers, and destroy the work of God. We believe that God’s power is sovereign over all and He has given His children the power to cast out demons. Satan and his demons are in rebellion against God (Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:12-15; Job 1:6-12; Luke 22:31-32; Matthew 4:1-11; Genesis 3:1). He is the great enemy of God and man, and the demons are his servants in evil. Satan and his demons will be eternally punished in the lake of fire (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10; I John 4:4).

Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of the covenant made with God through the blood of Christ.  It is a continuation of the Passover Feast, which God commanded His covenant people to observe.  We are also warned to watch ourselves closely before we participate in it. The church participates in the Lord’s Supper as a body or family, with each covenant partner in fellowship adding to the blessedness of the experience (Exodus 11, 12; Mark 14:24; Luke 22:19-20; I Corinthians 10:16; 11:23-34). The Lord’s Supper consists of the elements, bread and the fruit of the vine. It is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ, a memorial of His suffering and death.

Music

Music and song are a product of, reflection of, and appreciation of God’s word, works, and person inside a believer. We believe that Biblical music honors God, teaches and recalls Bible doctrine, and encourages people. Biblical music expresses the thinking, free will, emotion, conscience, and self-consciousness, though it especially joins the learned doctrine in the soul and human spirit with the emotion of the soul and human spirit. In church assembly, the ministry of music prepares the congregation through the Holy Spirit for the ministry of God’s Word and it glorifies God (Psalm 30:4, Psalm 57:9, Colossians 3:16, 1 Chronicles 15:16; 25:1, Exodus 15:1-18, 1 Samuel 16:23, Acts 16:25, James 5:13).