We believe that the Scriptures of both the Old & the New Testaments are verbally inspired of GOD, error-free in the original writings, & the supreme authority of faith & practice for the believer in Jesus Christ. We further believe that there is but one method of Bible interpretation: The Literal Method. The Literal Method recognizes the fact that the authors of Scripure meant what they said, therefore, the Literal method consistently applies the rules of grammar, literature, history, & culture to Scripture in order to unlock & understand the author’s meaning.
We believe there is but One Living & True GOD, Who is One in essence, while eternally existing in three distinct personalities (The Trinity); FATHER, SON, & HOLY SPIRIT
Though each person of the GODhead possess the same nature, each functions differently in respect to GOD’S dealings with man.
THE FATHER, orders & directs all things according to His own purpose, & grace. He has decreed all things that come to pass for His own glory. He graciously involves Himself in the affairs of men, hears & answers prayer, & saves from sin & death, ALL who come to Him through JESUS CHRIST!
THE SON, JESUS CHRIST, is both the eternal Son of GOD & virgin-born Son of Man. He surrendered nothing of His deity during His earthly life. Having led a sinless life, He satisfied the FATHER’S justice concerning sin by His death. We believe in His bodily resurrection, His physical ascension, & His visible return to this earth to establish His earthly KINGdom!
THE HOLY SPIRIT, executes the will of GOD in the world of men. It is the HOLY SPIRIT Who applies the salvation JESUS CHRIST secured through His death on the cross. It is The HOLY SPIRIT Who convicts the world of sin, righteousness & judgement. It is The HOLY SPIRIT Who empowers the church to live a lifestyle pleasing to GOD, endowing it with special gifts which equip believers to accomplish distinct ministries, planned beforehand by GOD THE FATHER!
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