What we believe 

Sanctification

Sanctification is the process by which believers become partakers of God’s holiness. It begins at regeneration and is carried out through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. This process involves the continual use of appointed means, including:

• God’s Word

• Self-examination

• Self-denial

• Watchfulness

• Prayer

Sanctification requires separation from evil and dedication to the Lord. Scripture teaches that a life of holiness is essential:
"Without holiness, no one will see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14).

Gifts of the Spirit

The nine gifts of the Spirit must be operative in the church to fully enjoy God’s presence. These gifts are imparted by God for His glory (Ephesians 4:30, 32).

Fivefold Ministry

The church should be guided and taught by apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. The goal is the spiritual maturity and growth of the church. Alongside the fivefold ministry, elders, deacons, and other gifted individuals contribute to the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11).

Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is:

• Virgin-born: A miraculous act of God (Luke 1:26–27).

• Sinless: He lived a life without sin (Hebrews 7:26).

• Savior: He became man to take our place in judgment.

• Resurrected: He rose from the dead (Luke 24:46–47).

• Exalted: He is seated at the right hand of God (Acts 2:33).

• Fully God and Fully Man: (Titus 2:13–14).

Tithes and Offerings

Scripture teaches that tithing is God’s financial plan for His people and supports the local, national, and international work of God.

• Tithing and offerings are to be practiced continually by all believers as an outward expression of unity in the body of Christ.

• Believers are encouraged to give cheerfully to support the work of the Lord (Galatians 6:7–10; Matthew 23:23; Malachi 3:10).

Salvation

Humanity’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

• Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

• It is a gift of grace, not achieved by works (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Justification

Justification is a declaration by God made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

• It does not mean the sinner is sinless but that they are declared sinless by God.

• Justification is based on the shed blood of Jesus Christ and is received through faith, apart from works of the law (Ephesians 2:8).

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a vital experience for every believer and is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives ability (Acts 2:4).

Baptism

Scripture teaches three baptisms:

1. Baptism into the Body of Christ: The Holy Spirit baptizes the sinner into Christ at salvation.

2. Water Baptism: Believers publicly declare their faith through immersion in water.

3. Baptism in the Holy Spirit: A subsequent experience to salvation, evidenced by speaking in tongues (Acts 2:4–5, 11:16).

Communion

Communion is a memorial of the covenant made with God through the blood of Jesus.

• It is a continuation of the Passover feast that God commanded His covenant people to observe (2 Corinthians 11:24–25).

Divine Healing

Healing from sickness is provided in the atonement and is a privilege for all believers.

• The laying on of hands with anointing oil should be done in faith for the healing of the sick (James 5:14–16).