THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED
are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct. (motivated)
THE ONE TRUE GOD
The one true God (Yahweh) Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
(self-existent)
THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God (holy being)
THE FALL OF MAN
Man transgressed, fell and incurred both physical and spiritual death, which is separation from God. (sin and separation from God)
THE SALVATION OF MAN
Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God, according to the hope of eternal. (promise of eternal life)
THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH
Baptism in Water and Holy Communion
THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Gift of power for life and service and their uses in the work of the ministry.(gifts)
THE INITIAL PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT The initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance.(utterances of tongues)
SANCTIFICATION
Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God.(blessing of holiness)
THE CHURCH AND ITS MISSION
To be an agency of God for evangelizing the world, in worship God, be perfected in the image of His Son, demonstrate God’s love and compassion for all the world. (assignment and calling)
THE MINISTRY Evangelization of the world, Worship of God, Building a body of saints being perfected in the image of His Son, Meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion. (fourfold leading of God’s people)
DIVINE HEALING Deliverance from sickness for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers (deliverance from sickness)
THE BLESSED HOPE
The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the church. (dead in Christ and those left waiting for His coming)
THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST
The second coming of Christ includes the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on earth for one thousand years. (rapture and reign of Christ and His people)
THE FINAL JUDGMENT
Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life will be consigned to the everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
(wicked dead raised and judged)
NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH
"We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness." (dwelling of righteousness).
