What We Believe
The Church
The word "church" is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia, which is defined as "an assembly" or "called-out ones". The root meaning of church is not that of a building, but of people. Romans 16:5 says, "Greet the church that is in their house." Paul refers to the church in their house--not a church building, but a body of believers. The church also is the body of Christ, of which He is the head (Eph. 1:22-23). The body of Christ is made up of all believers in Jesus Christ from the day of Pentecost (Acts 2) until Christ's return.
Seven essentials for salvation
- Monotheism-Exodus 20:3; Isaiah 43
- God is a Triune God-Matthew 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Jude 20-21
- Jesus is God in flesh-John 1:1,14,20:28; Col. 2:9; Titus 2:13; Heb. 1:8
- Jesus rose from the dead physically-1 Corinthians 15:14;17
- Salvation is by grace alone through faith (From God and free)-Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 5:4,; Romans 3:20
- Jesus is the only way to salvation-John 14:6
- Jesus' was born of a Virgin Birth-Matthew 1:23
The Purpose of The Church
Jesus gave His people clear instructions before He ascended into heaven in Matthew 28:19-20. "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Therefore, the purpose of the church is to "make disciples".