Doctrinal Statement

The Bible
We confess the Holy Scripture is the only written revelation of God to man, given through the plenary verbal inspiration of Scripture, that every word is equally breathed out by God in all its parts (1 Corinthians 2:7–14; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20–21). We affirm the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, given by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, constitute the
Word of God and is sufficient for all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience. Scripture is the sole authority for faith and practice.

We believe in the unbreakable promise of scriptural preservation; (Matthew 5:18; 24:35; John 10:35; Psalm 12:6-7). We hold that the King James Version is the only acceptable English translation to be used in this church.

God
We confess that there is but one true and living God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5–7; 1 Corinthians 8:4) whose subsistence is in and of Himself (Exodus 3:14; 6:3), existence being eternal (Isa. 48:12; Revelation 1:8), and is altogether infinitely perfect in all of His attributes (Job 11:7–10; Romans 11:33). We hold that in this divine and infinite Being there are three distinct Persons, the Father, the Son (the Word), and the Holy Spirit, which are of one substance, power, and eternity, each having the whole divine essence, yet the essence undivided (I John 5:7). Furthermore, we believe each to be uncreated and distinct, and
equally deserving worship and obedience.

Jesus Christ
We confess that Jesus Christ is the eternal only begotten Son of God, second Person of the Trinity, the Brightness of the Father's glory, of one substance and equal with Him who made the world. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was virgin-born, that He was God incarnate, and was ordained by God to redeem man unto Himself (Gal. 4:4-5). We believe
Jesus Christ never relinquished any attributes of His Deity, but merely veiled them (I Tim. 3:16). We believe He lived a perfect, sinless life, at the end of which He was offered for all mankind as a substitutionary sacrifice for man's sin(Heb. 4:15; Isa. 53:10; I John 4:10).

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The Holy Spirit

We confess the Holy Spirit, Third Person of the eternal Godhead, works to convict the individual of sin, and is the catalyst for regeneration upon faith in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. After which, we believe the Holy Spirit indwells the believer (I Cor. 6:19, sealing them unto the day of redemption (Eph. 4:30). We believe that He functions as the Divine Teacher of the believer, who illuminates spiritual truth to aid the Christian in the work of God (John 14:26).

We acknowledge the great work done by the Holy Spirit through the use of Sign Gifts in the early Church, but do believe they were temporary, ceasing at the completion of Scripture (I Cor. 13:8-10).

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Salvation
We confess salvation to be necessary for all men (Ps. 14:3; 53:3; Rom. 3:10; 3:23), and is only received by the grace of God through faith (Eph. 2:8-9) in the redemptive work of Christ on the cross. We affirm that by the perfect obedience and sacrifice of Christ, which He through the eternal Spirit once offered up to God (Heb. 9:14), has fully satisfied the wrath
and justice of God, procured reconciliation, and purchased an everlasting inheritance in the kingdom of heaven, with His shed blood, for all those who have believed (Rom.3:25:26; Heb. 9:15). 

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On this basis we believe that all the redeemed, are kept by God’s power and are thus secure in Christ forever (John 5:24; 6:37–40; 10:27–30; Romans 5:9–10; 8:1, 31–39; 1 Corinthians 1:4–8; Ephesians 4:30; Hebrews 7:25; 13:5; 1 Peter 1:5; Jude 24). Though the redeemed rejoice in the assurance of salvation, the Scriptures clearly forbid the use of “Christian liberty” as an occasion for sinful living and carnality (Romans 6:15–22; 13:13–14; Galatians 5:13, 25–26; Titus 2:11–14).

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The Church
We confess that all who place their faith in Jesus Christ are regenerated (II Cor. 517) and immediately placed into one united spiritual Body, the church (1 Corinthians 12:12–13), the bride of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:23–32; Revelation 19:7–8), of which Christ is the Head (Eph. 1:22; 4:15; Col. 1:18) and Chief Cornerstone (Eph. 2:20). Though united,
we believe in the autonomy of local churches, free of any external authority or control, with the right of self-government and freedom from the interference of any hierarchy of individuals or organizations. (Acts 13:1-4; 15:19-31; 20:28; Romans 16:1, 4; I Corinthians 3:9, 16; 5:4-7, 13; I Peter 5:1-4).

We believe that there are only two biblically designated officers serving under Christ and over the assembly, the Pastor (elsewhere called Bishop, Overseer, Elder)and the deacon, both of whom must meet biblical qualifications (1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9;). 

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We believe water Baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper are the only ordinances,
appointed by the Lord Jesus. (Acts. 2:41; 1 Cor. 11:26)

Human Sexuality
We believe that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, given to represent His love for the church, to continue the human race, and to bless humanity. We believe that the only legitimate marriage is the joining of one biological male and one biological female in a covenant commitment before God. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:2, 10; Ephesians 5:22-33).

We believe that God has commanded that there should be no intimate sexual activity outside of a marriage between a biological male and a biological female. We believe that any relationships or activities involving homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, transgenderism, pedophilia, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery, or pornography are sinful perversions of God’s gift of sex. (Genesis 2:24, 19:5, 13; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:26-32; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4)

Dispensationalism
We confess that God has revealed His plan for mankind in distinct, successive periods or dispensations, each marked by a specific stewardship of divine truth and human responsibility. While salvation has always been by grace through faith (Eph. 2:8–9; Rom. 4:3), God has administered His purposes in different ways throughout history, progressively unfolding His redemptive plan.

We affirm the grammatical-historical method of biblical interpretation, recognizing a clear distinction between Israel and the Church (1 Cor. 10:32; Rom. 11:25–27). The Church is not a continuation of Old Testament Israel but a distinct body of believers, (Acts 2:1–4; Eph. 3:4–6).
We believe in the future, literal fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel, including the restoration of the nation and the reign of Christ on the earth during the millennial kingdom (Jer. 31:31–37; Zech. 14:4–9; Rev. 20:1–6). We hold to a pre-tribulation rapture of the Church (1 Thess. 4:13–18; Rev. 3:10) and a literal seven-year tribulation period (Dan. 9:24– 27; Matt. 24:21).