We believe in a Triune God. Though the word "trinity" does not appear in scripture, the concept does. In Genesis 1:1, 26, the word used for God is "Eloheem" which is used to express plurality. This term is used throughout the Old Testament. The concept of the Trinity is supported in the New Testament in Matthew 3 and I Corinthians 12:4-6 along with salutations and doxologies that express a Trinitarian belief. We believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The Three have distinct roles but are only one God.
Anthropology
God has a purpose for all of humanity (Romans 8:32-37).
God has uniquely gifted everyone for ministry (Romans 11:29). more...
Soteriology
All men are born sinners under the judgment of death (Romans 6:23). God has made a way of escape from the judgment of sin through His Son Jesus Christ.more...
Bibiology
The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, revelation of God given to man by the work of the Holy Spirit (II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 3:16, 1:21).
The Bible contains the Word of God in its entirety--that it is the "logos" of God (general revelation) and the "rhema" of God--that it is a specific Word that reads throughout human history.
Demonology
We believe in a real devil and demons, sometimes referred to as fallen angels. The chief of demons or fallen angels is Satan (Job 1, Isaiah 14-12-14, II Corinthians 11:3).
Every believer is in a personal combat, consciously or not,with the forces of evil - Satan, demons and fallen angels.more...
Eschatology
In the rapture of the church ( I Thessalonians 4:16, Revelations 4, I Corinthians 15).
In the tribulation period based upon the book of Daniel (Daniel's 70th week) and the book of Revelation.more...
The ideas contained within this Theological Treatise are the basic theological premises from which we do ministry.
Christology
In the virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23).
In the sinless life, death, burial, and the bodily resurrection of Christ for the salvation of humanity (Matthew 27:45-46, I Corinthians 15:1-19).
The Priesthood of Christ. He intercedes for the church (Hebrews 5).
Healing is available in Christ for the body (Isaiah 53:3-5). back
Pneumatology
The Holy Spirit worked in the Old Testament as mentioned in Scripture.
The Holy Spirit plays a part in the salvation of humanity (I Corinthians 12:3).
The Holy Spirit is ultimately responsible for the writing of Scripture (II Peter 1:21).
In the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a subsequent act after salvation for personal empowerment and a devotional gift (Acts 2:38, 8:14-17, 10:44-48).
The Holy Spirit empowers the church with gifts of the Spirit (I Corinthians 12:1-11, Romans 12:6-8).
We are to have communion with the Holy Spirit (Corinthians 13:13).back
Anthropology
Prayer is a key component to spiritual perpetuation.
Man was created with the abilities to choose for himself, a concept that is demonstrated throughout Scripture (free moral agency).
Adam was the first man, a man of color, and from him all others have come. He was created pure without sin but chose to sin, hence sin entered all of humanity (Genesis 3, Psalm 51:5, Romans 23:5).
He represented humanity as the federal and seminal head.
Marriage is an institution planned by God for human fulfillment, reproduction, and to serve as a type of the church and Christ (Genesis 1:28, Genesis 3, Hebrews 13:4).
God has made humans either male or female and that homosexuality is not a genetic issue but a moral one (Genesis 1:27, Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:18-32).
Marriage is intended to be a lifetime commitment honored by all (Matthew 19:1-7). Divorce is not to be sought after, however, God does grant forgiveness for divorcees. back
Soteriology
Each person, in order to be saved, must undergo the following: Regeneration - We believe people must have a spiritual rebirth (John 3:3, II Corinthians 5:17). Justification - This conversion experience is predicated upon being acquitted of wrongdoings (Roman 5:21, II Corinthians 5:21). Sanctification - Though we are declared positionally cleansed, conditionally we are the same. For this reason we undergo a process of cleansing that conforms us to the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit ( I Thessalonians 4:3). Glorification - The final sate of humanity is to disrobe from morality and to be robed with immortality ( I Corinthians 15:54). back
Demonology
Christ defeated the forces of evil on the cross of Calvary, hence, the believer must stand against Satan in light of this victory (Colossians 2:15).
Ultimately the believer will triumph over the devil and his forces (Revelation 12:11, Romans 8:3-37, Luke 10:17). back
Eschatology
In the judgment of believers, not for eternity but for reward, called the Bema ( I Corinthians 3:5-17, II Corinthians 5:10).
In the millennial reign of Christ (Revelation 19).
In the Great White Throne of Judgment for unbelievers (Revelation 20).
In Heaven as the eternal destination of the believer and Hell and the Lake of Fire for the unbeliever (Matthew 5:3, Revelation 21:1, Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:14-15). Top of Page
This theological treatise discusses in minute detail our beliefs.
Christology
Jesus is the preexisting, eternal Son of God (John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:2).
Jesus was fully God and fully man (God - Philippians 2:6, John 10:30, 17:5, Colossians 2:9/ Man - John 1:14, I John 4:2, II John 7, Romans 8:3). more...
Pneumatology
The Holy Spirit is God, the third person of the Trinity (Acts 16:7, I Corinthians 6:11, John 14:6).
The preexistence of the Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:26).more...
Statement of Faith: What We Believe & Teach
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