THE ARTICLES OF FAITH

WE BELIEVE IN:

1. The eternal existence and unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the Godhead.

   
   

2. The divine inspiration of the Holy Scriptures as originally given, and their authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

   
   

3. The universal sinfulness and consequent guilt of the human race, rendering mankind subject to the just judgment of God.

   
   

4. The Incarnation of the Son of God, who was born of the Virgin Mary by the Holy Spirit, lived a sinless life, and by His substitutionary death on the cross and bodily resurrection made atonement for all mankind. By personal faith in Him as Redeemer, a sinner is freely justified.

   
   

5. The person of the Holy Spirit, whose work of regeneration, anointing, and sanctification results in the presentation of Christ in the believer. This is manifested by holiness of life and a deep concern for the salvation of others.

   
   

6. The dedication of children, the baptism of believers, and the observance of the Lord's Supper. The gifts of the Spirit should be exercised in a spiritual and disciplined church, with signs and wonders following the preaching of the Word rather than replacing it. We must be careful not to follow every trend that claims to be “what the Holy Spirit is saying” but instead seek to test and weigh all things.

   
   

7. The personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ, the gathering of His Church to Him, a continued covenant with Israel, and a literal millennium following His return to the earth.

   
   

8. The resurrection of the dead and the final judgment, determining the future punishment of the wicked and the blessedness of the righteous.

   
   

9. The Church as a place of restoration, where Christians—hurt or damaged by trends or erroneous teachings—can come to be built up and edified through the ministry of the saints (Ephesians 4:11-16).