THE DOCTRINE OF THE BIBLE
We believe that the 66 books of the Bible are the complete inspired Word of God and are our only rule for faith and practice. (Psalms 119:89; 2 Timothy 3:15-16) To learn more about The Doctrine of the Bible CLICK HERE
THE DOCTRINE OF THE GODHEAD
We believe in the knowable God the Father who is: perfect in holiness, completely loving, infinite in wisdom, measureless in power, and everywhere present. We rejoice that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; that He hears and answers prayer; and that he saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ being sealed by the Spirit. (Psalms 19:1-6; John 1:14; 3:16; 14:6-11; James 1:17) To learn more about The Doctrine of the Godhead CLICK HERE
THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST
We believe that Jesus Christ being very God was the only begotten, virgin born, conceived by the Holy Spirit, Son of God; who died, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures for the sins of all mankind providing salvation from sin and death. All who receive His free gift of Salvation are reconciled to the Father. (Matthew 1:18; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:18) To learn more about The Doctrine of Christ CLICK HERE
THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit is God with the Father and the Son. He is a person. He was at the beginning of Creation (Genesis 1:2), and came to earth as the fulfillment of Christ’s promise to the Church. (Acts 1:8; John 14:16-17) Today, He convicts, regenerates, indwells, seals, infills, empowers, and guides the believer. To learn more about The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit CLICK HERE
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN
We believe that God created man in His own image distinctly male and female (Genesis 1:26-27) in innocence (Genesis 1:31). As a free moral agent Adam chose to go his own way and sinned. This sin resulted in death for all mankind. Because Adam sinned, mankind is now born with a sinful nature, sinning willfully and incapable of living righteously. Man’s only hope of reconciliation to his creator is to turn in humble dependence believing in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ who shed His blood for rebellious man. (Romans 5:12; Hebrews 9:12) To learn more about The Doctrin of Man CLICK HERE
THE DOCTRINE OF ANGELS
We believe all angels were created by God during the six literal days of creation (Job 38:4, 7; Genesis 1:1 ; Colossians 1:16) as essentially spirit beings. Angels were created as God’s holy ministers to minister to and for Him. Lucifer was one of these angels who exalted himself to be equal with his creator falling from his intended purpose he became Satan. Satan convinced one-third of the angelic host to follow him becoming his demons. Having a sealed fate of eternal destruction, Satan and his host are the supreme enemy of God and all who would call upon Christ. (Isaiah 14:12-21; Ezekiel 28:11-19) To learn more about The Doctrine of Angels CLICK HERE
THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
We believe that God provides the only way of salvation through Jesus Christ His Son who shed His blood on the cross; died, was buried, and rose again offering the free gift of forgiveness of sin and eternal life with the Father escaping eternal judgement in Hell to anyone who believes. (John 3:14-21; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 1 John 5:11-13; Revelation 20:11-15) To learn more about The Doctrine of Salvation CLICK HERE
THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH
We believe that the Church is the living body of Christ made up of all Church–Age believers from Pentecost to the Rapture (Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:12; Colossians 1:13; Acts 2:1-4; Revelation3:10). The local Church is the visible Body of Christ made up of individual believers assembling together in a place. Jesus Christ being the head of the Church shed His blood for it. The Holy Spirit empowers the Church through the finished work of Christ to adore God the Father and admonish one another advancing the Great Commission of Christ from Montrose unto the uttermost parts of the Earth. (Ephesians 4:12-13) To learn more about The Doctrine of the Church CLICK HERE
THE DOCTRINE OF LAST THINGS/END TIMES
We believe that Jesus Christ is coming at any time to take all Church Age believers to be with Him before the Tribulation to be with Him forever. After the Tribulation, Jesus Christ will set up the Millennial Kingdom on earth. Followed by the Great White Throne Judgement where Jesus Christ will judge all unbelieving mankind of all time according to their works and cast into Hell forever apart from God. Those who have trusted in Jesus Christ will spend eternity in Heaven with their Savior and Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:11-15) To learn more about The Doctrine of Last Things / End Times CLICK HERE
BELIEFS ON CULTURAL ISSUES
Marriage and Sexuality –
A. We believe that the term marriage has only one, legitimate meaning, and that is marriage sanctioned by God, which joins one man and one woman in a single, covenantal union, as delineated by Scripture. Marriage ceremonies performed in any facility owned, leased or rented by this church will be only those ceremonies sanctioned by God, joining one man with one woman as their genders were determined at birth. Whenever there is a conflict between the church’s position and any new legal standard for marriage, the church’s statement of faith, doctrines and biblical positions will govern. (Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:22-23; Mark 10:6-9; I Corinthians 7:1-9)
B. We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of marriage as defined in (A) above. We believe that any other type of sexual activity, identity, or expression that lies outside of this definition of marriage, including those that are becoming more accepted in the culture and the courts, are contradictory to God’s natural design and purpose for sexual activity. (Genesis 2:24; Genesis 19:5; Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1: 26-29; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:9-10;1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4)
Family Relationships –
A. We believe that men and women are spiritually equal in position before God but that God has ordained distinct and separate spiritual functions for men and women in the home and the church. The husband is to be the leader of the home, and men are to be the leaders (pastors and deacons) of the church. (Galatians 3:28; Colossians 3:18; 1 Timothy 2:8-15; 3:4-5, 12)
B.We believe that God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. The husband is to love his wife as Christ loves the church. The wife is to submit herself to the Scriptural leadership of her husband as the church submits to the headship of Christ. Children are a wonderful gift and heritage from the Lord. Parents are responsible for teaching their children spiritual and moral values through consistent lifestyle example and appropriate training and discipline. (Genesis 1:26-28; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9;Psalms 127:3-5; Proverbs 19:18; 22:15; 23:13-14; Mark 10:6-12; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Peter 3:1-7)
Divorce and Remarriage –
We believe that God disapproves of and forbids divorce. Although divorced and remarried persons or divorced persons may hold positions of service in the church and be greatly used of God for Christian service, they may not be considered for the offices of pastor or deacons. (Malachi 2:14-17; Matthew 19:3-12; Mark 10:11-12; Romans 7:1-3; I Timothy 3:2, 12; Titus 1:6; I Corinthians 7:10-16)
Abortion –
We believe that human life begins at conception and that the unborn child is a living human being. Abortion is murder and constitutes the unjustified, unexcused taking of unborn human life. (Job 3:16; Psalms 51:5; 139:13-16; Isaiah 44:24; 49:1, 5; Jeremiah 1:5; 20:15-18; Luke 1:36, 44)
Euthanasia –
We believe that an act or omission which, of itself or by intention, facilitates premature death, is assuming a decision that is to be reserved for God. We do not believe that discontinuing medical procedures that are extraordinary or disproportionate to the expected outcome is euthanasia. (Exodus 20:13; 23:7; Matthew 5:21; Acts 17:28)
Love –
We believe that we should demonstrate love for others, not only toward fellow believers, but also toward those who are not believers, those who oppose us, and those who engage in sinful actions. We are to deal with those who oppose us graciously, gently, patiently, and humbly. God forbids the stirring up of strife, the taking of revenge, or the threat or use of violence as a means of resolving personal conflict or obtaining personal justice. Although God commands us to abhor sinful actions, we are to love and pray for any person who engages in such actions. (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 5:44-48; Luke 6:31; John 13:34-35; Romans 12:9-10; 17-21; 13:8-10; Philippians 2:2-4; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Titus 3:2; I Peter 3:8-9; 1 John 3:17-18)
Lawsuits within the Church –
We believe that Christians are prohibited from bringing civil lawsuits within the Church. We do believe, however, that a Christian may seek compensation for injuries from another Christian’s insurance company as long as the claim is pursued without malice or slander. (1 Corinthians 6:1-8; Ephesians 4:31-32)
Protection of Children –
We believe that children are a heritage from the Lord and must be absolutely protected within the church from any form of abuse or molestation. The church has zero tolerance for any person, whether paid staff, volunteer, member, or visitor, who abuses or molests a child. (Psalms 127:3-5; Matthew 18:6; Matthew 19:14; Mark 10:14)