STATEMENT OF FAITH
WORD OF GOD
The Bible is the written living revelation of God, complete and sufficient in all respects. We believe the Scriptures to be “God-breathed” and therefore fully authoritative in and of themselves. The Word is the living, and speaking embodiment of God, partaking of His divine nature, authority, power, and purpose both in the heavens and on earth. The bible is both God’s greatest and timeless romance story of man’s eternal redemption and His supernatural weapon for humanity’s equipping. Empowering God’s saints; past, present, and future to walk in divine victory in which both life and death (temporal and eternal) are revealed, restored and released in and through the
loving obedience of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 1 Peter 1:25 Hebrews 4:12 1 Thessalonians 2:13
loving obedience of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 1 Peter 1:25 Hebrews 4:12 1 Thessalonians 2:13
HOLY TRINITY
There is one true and eternal God. God is the Creator of all that exists in the heavens and on earth; seen and unseen. The triune God, described in the Bible is totally and completely unique, holy, pure, and righteous. He is unlike anyone or anything else in all the universe known and unknown. God has all power, all knowledge, all wisdom, and is due all glory, honor, and praise. Ultimately, all that comes to pass does so at the decree of God. All things will, in the end, result for the glory of God. Although there is one being of God, He is comprised of three persons (with distinct relationships) who share this singular being of God, also known as the Trinity. The Trinity is comprised by the Father (the Begetter), Jesus the Son (the Begotten), and the Holy Spirit (the Helper) that followed Christ’s ascension.
John 1:1-5 Eph 4:4-6 Matt 28:19 Mark 1:9-11
John 1:1-5 Eph 4:4-6 Matt 28:19 Mark 1:9-11
FATHER
Creator, Deliverer, and Abba Father, who is eternally worshipped in the third heaven.
He created all things that have or ever will exist. Nothing is outside or above His sovereign authority or divine knowledge. He both created man in His image, and throughChrist’s complete obedience to the Father’s will; Jesus was killed, buried, and resurrected, that a repentant humanity might be redeemed through His perfect sacrifice.
John 4:34 Matthew 12:50 Jeremiah 24:7 Romans 15:6
He created all things that have or ever will exist. Nothing is outside or above His sovereign authority or divine knowledge. He both created man in His image, and throughChrist’s complete obedience to the Father’s will; Jesus was killed, buried, and resurrected, that a repentant humanity might be redeemed through His perfect sacrifice.
John 4:34 Matthew 12:50 Jeremiah 24:7 Romans 15:6
JESUS
Son, Savior, and Mediator, who is currently seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven actively mediating on the behalf of His bride, the church. He has eternally existed; however, He is the only person within the God head that was born fully God and fully man (2nd Adam). He is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, the Messiah, our Savior. His life, ministry, and sacrifice both atoned for man’s fall through Adam’s sin (1st Adam). Once resurrected, after briefly visiting His disciples, He then ascended into heaven joining and presently mediating before the Father.
John 11:25-26 Philippians 2:5-11, John 4:25 John 10:28-30
John 11:25-26 Philippians 2:5-11, John 4:25 John 10:28-30
HOLY SPIRIT
Helper, Comforter, and Holy Ghost. He is the one proceeding from the Father and the Son and is the physical manifestation of God’s continued divine presence, peace, assistance, and empowerment to believers here on earth.
John 14:26 John 16:13 Acts 1:8 Romans 8:26 Luke 3:16
John 14:26 John 16:13 Acts 1:8 Romans 8:26 Luke 3:16
SALVATION
Man was created in the image of God, sinned and thus rebelled against His Creator. As a result, man became separated from God, birthing enmity which divided man from direct communion with God. God having the foreknowledge of all things in His sovereignty joined a certain people to Christ Jesus, so that He might redeem them from their sin and in so doing bring glory to Himself. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died in the place of His elect people, miraculously transforming them from children of wrath, to children of God, no longer slaves to sin, but now sons of God, co-heirs to the kingdom of heaven. Christ’s perfect sacrifice, the only atonement for man’s sin. In doing so, providing full and complete forgiveness of sins by His death, burial, and resurrection. No other work past, present or future; can provide for the remission of sins, and no addition can be made to the completed and finished work of Christ.
Gal 2:20 Romans 5:15 Hebrews 9:13-28 Romans 1:16 Romans 10:9-13
Gal 2:20 Romans 5:15 Hebrews 9:13-28 Romans 1:16 Romans 10:9-13
JUSTIFICATION
God justifies and makes righteous the one who believes, Christ alone saves.
Galatians 2:16-17 Acts 13:39 Romans 3: 19-20 Romans 5:16
Galatians 2:16-17 Acts 13:39 Romans 3: 19-20 Romans 5:16
SANCTIFICATION
We believe that God, in His sovereign grace and mercy, regenerates sinful men by the power of the Holy Spirit, not by any action of their own, bringing them to new life.
God grants to them the gifts of faith and repentance, which they then exercise by believing in Christ and turning from their sins in love for God. As a result of this faith, based upon the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ.
John 17:14-19 Galatians 5:13-14 1 Peter 1:13-15 2 Timothy 2:21
God grants to them the gifts of faith and repentance, which they then exercise by believing in Christ and turning from their sins in love for God. As a result of this faith, based upon the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ.
John 17:14-19 Galatians 5:13-14 1 Peter 1:13-15 2 Timothy 2:21
GLORIFICATION
God’s gift of faith and the continuing work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the elect, results in good works. These good works flow from true, saving faith;
they are a necessary result of faith, but are not to be considered necessary to the gaining of justification, which is by God’s grace through faith alone, so that no man can boast.
1 Peter 4:11 Psalms 50:23 1 Corinthians 6:20 Matthew 10:22
they are a necessary result of faith, but are not to be considered necessary to the gaining of justification, which is by God’s grace through faith alone, so that no man can boast.
1 Peter 4:11 Psalms 50:23 1 Corinthians 6:20 Matthew 10:22
CHURCH
Jesus Christ established His Church, which is comprised of all the elect of God. His Church, as a loving and obedient bride, hears and submits itself to His Word as found in the Bible. All who believe in Christ are placed in His body, the Church. The local expressions of the Church are especially important, and each believer should be actively involved in such a fellowship. Christ is coming again to judge the living and the dead. This promise is found throughout the inspired Scriptures. Till His return, believers are to live transformed lives that glorify God through Jesus Christ. The Church is charged with the mandate to proactively reach, raise up, and release God’s sons and daughters to the work of evangelism, intercession, worship, discipleship, miracles, healing, deliverance, preaching and teaching of the pure Gospel of Christ, the Good News.
Acts 2:40-47 Hebrews 10:19-25 1 Corinthians 12:12, 14, 25-26 Ephesians 4:1-6
Acts 2:40-47 Hebrews 10:19-25 1 Corinthians 12:12, 14, 25-26 Ephesians 4:1-6
FIVEFOLD & ELDERS
Fivefold is the biblical foundation and structure for building the New Testament church as revealed in the Epistle to Ephesians chapter four; in which the five biblical offices of the apostle, pastor, prophet, evangelist, and teacher are identified. God’s kingdom strategy both equips and empowers these specific offices for the edification of His saints, the body of Christ. We also look to the books of Corinthians, Titus, and Timothy as it pertains to church eldership (leadership), ministerial function, order, as well as Godly standards (living).
Ephesians 2:20 Ephesians 4:11-16 1 Timothy 3:1-13 1 Corinthians 12:28
Ephesians 2:20 Ephesians 4:11-16 1 Timothy 3:1-13 1 Corinthians 12:28
BAPTISMS
There are two baptisms available to every born-again believer in Christ. One of water (rooted in the repentance and forgiveness of sins) and of fire
(the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit). We believe in the power and purpose of both water and fire baptisms as critical components to developing a mature Christian life.
Acts 2:38 Mark 16:16 Matthew 28:19 Acts 19:2-6
(the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit). We believe in the power and purpose of both water and fire baptisms as critical components to developing a mature Christian life.
Acts 2:38 Mark 16:16 Matthew 28:19 Acts 19:2-6
WATER BAPTISM
Water baptism serves dual purposes, as both public identification and initiation. Initiating new believers into the body of Christ, the local church. Identification,
allows the former self (old person) to be immersed in water, identifying with the death and resurrection of Jesus, and therefore are new creations (new person) and now have access to their new nature in Christ.
1 Peter 3:21 Mark 1:7-8 Matthew 3:11 Luke 3:21
allows the former self (old person) to be immersed in water, identifying with the death and resurrection of Jesus, and therefore are new creations (new person) and now have access to their new nature in Christ.
1 Peter 3:21 Mark 1:7-8 Matthew 3:11 Luke 3:21
FIRE BAPTISM
The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the inheritance that Christ promised. That as He ascended, the Holy Spirit would descend, becoming ever present with every believer. The Holy Spirit is our helper, mediating between God and man on earth. He gives utterances and special gifts that aid the body of Christ in accomplishing its purposes prior to Jesus’s final triumphant return. The Holy Spirit’s divine function is to ensure God’s power, will, and purposes will manifest here on earth.
Ephesians 1:14 1 Corinthians 12:11 Acts 2:1-4 1 Timothy 4: 14-15 Luke 3:16
Ephesians 1:14 1 Corinthians 12:11 Acts 2:1-4 1 Timothy 4: 14-15 Luke 3:16
HOLY COMMUNION
The Lord’s Supper is a holy sacrament performed regularly in remembrance of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. The elements: the breaking of bread and partaking of the fruit of the vine are symbolic of the suffering of Christ’s body and outpouring of His Blood. Holy Communion is the church’s expression of our sharing in the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ, a memorial of his suffering and death, and a prophecy of His second coming, and is enjoined on all believers “till He come!”
Luke 22:7-20 1 Corinthians 11:24-26 Romans 5:8-9 Isaiah 53:
Luke 22:7-20 1 Corinthians 11:24-26 Romans 5:8-9 Isaiah 53:
DELIVERANCE
The need for deliverance will manifest itself in some form of bondage; whether physical, spiritual or both. Throughout the old testament scripture, deliverance is referenced as physical captivity as people and/or nation (as it pertains to Israel) and their many oppressors and their need for the Lord’s faithful hand of deliverance. Whereas in the new testament we encounter the need for deliverance as more of a personal/regional attack or bondage. Many unexplainable natural conditions are spiritually rooted, and therefore have no other remedy without spiritual deliverance (realized through the faith-filled intercession, fasting, and the laying on of hands as believers).
Jeremiah 17:14 Matthew 8:16 Matthew 12:25-30 Mark 1:32-34
Jeremiah 17:14 Matthew 8:16 Matthew 12:25-30 Mark 1:32-34
INTERCESSION
Fulfills several biblical mandates with the primary purpose of equipping, empowering, edifying and unifying the body of Christ (His end time bride, the church).
(1) It is a believer’s greatest weapon of warfare against the enemy (devils) schemes, strategies, and deception.
(2) Christ did it. He was and still is, an intercessor. His life biblically embodied the need to seek out the will of the Father, which He presently continues to model as our heavenly mediator before the Father.
(3) As Christians we are called, chosen, and mandated throughout scripture to release heaven’s will and power on the earth in preparation for the Lord’s second and final triumphant return in glory.
1 Timothy 2:11 Isaiah 56:7 Matthew 6:5-13 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
(1) It is a believer’s greatest weapon of warfare against the enemy (devils) schemes, strategies, and deception.
(2) Christ did it. He was and still is, an intercessor. His life biblically embodied the need to seek out the will of the Father, which He presently continues to model as our heavenly mediator before the Father.
(3) As Christians we are called, chosen, and mandated throughout scripture to release heaven’s will and power on the earth in preparation for the Lord’s second and final triumphant return in glory.
1 Timothy 2:11 Isaiah 56:7 Matthew 6:5-13 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
LAYING OF HANDS
Releases the anointing, impartation, healing, and gifting of God. It also commissions, activates, and delegates spiritual authority within the body of Christ.
Numbers 8:9-11 1 Timothy 4:14 Acts 28:8 2 Kings 2:9
Numbers 8:9-11 1 Timothy 4:14 Acts 28:8 2 Kings 2:9
UNITY
Developing koinonia amongst believers through the Holy Spirit. Joining together as His perfect bride through worshipping, believing and working in the name of our eternal Father in heaven.
God desires unity of spirit, to be His vessels to manifest His kingdom here on earth. When we come together The Lord is glorified.
Ephesians 4: 1-6 1 Corinthians 1:10 Romans 15:6 Philippians 2:1-4 Psalms 133:1
God desires unity of spirit, to be His vessels to manifest His kingdom here on earth. When we come together The Lord is glorified.
Ephesians 4: 1-6 1 Corinthians 1:10 Romans 15:6 Philippians 2:1-4 Psalms 133:1