I. The Holy Scriptures
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The Bible is God-inspired.
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II. The Eternal Godhead
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God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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III. The Fall of Man
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Man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection.
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IV. The Plan of Salvation
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While we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him.
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V. Salvation Through Grace
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We have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ.
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VI. Repentance and Acceptance
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Upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God.
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VII. The New Birth
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The change that takes place in the heart and life at conversion is very real one.
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2 Corinthians 5:17
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Galatians 2:20
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VIII. The Daily Christian Life
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It is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith.
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IX. Water Baptism
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Baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work.
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Matthew 28:19
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Romans 6:3 – 5
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X. The Lord’s Supper
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The commemoration of the Lord’s Supper by the symbolical use of the bread and juice of the vine.
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XI. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
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The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the same manner as in the Bible days.
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XII. The Spirit-filled Life
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It is the will of God that we walk in the Spirit daily.
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Ephesians 4:30-32 and 5:1 – 2
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XIII. The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
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The Holy Spirit has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life.
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1 Corinthians 12:1-11
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Galatians5:22- 23
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XIV. Moderation
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The experience and daily walk of the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism.
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XV. Divine Healing
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Divine healing is the power of Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith.
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XVI. The Second Coming of Christ
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The Second Coming of Christ is personal and imminent.
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Matthew 24:36
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Thessalonians 4:16-17
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XVII. Church Relationship
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It is our sacred duty to identify ourselves with the visible church of God.
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Ephesians 4:11-13
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Acts 16:5
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Hebrews 10:25
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XVIII. Civil Government
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Rulers should be upheld at all times except in the things opposed to the will of God.
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XIX. The Final Judgment
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All shall stand before the judgment seat of God.
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XX. Heaven
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Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers.
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John 14:1-3
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Revelation 7:15-17
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XXI. Hell
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Hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject Christ as the savior.
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Revelation 20:10, 15
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Luke 16:23
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XXII. Evangelism
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Soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church.
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XXIII. Tithes and Offerings
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The method ordained of God for the support and spread of His cause is by the releasing of tithes and the giving of free-will offerings.
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Malachi 3:10
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2 Corinthians 9:7
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