Statement of Faith

Trinity

We believe God exists eternally in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. The Trinity is known as the Godhead in Scripture. Genesis 1:1-2; John 1:1; Romans 1:20; I Timothy 3:16; I John 5:7

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh, was virgin born, and perfectly sinless. He bore the sin of all humanity upon Calvary’s cross. He died, was buried, rose from the grave, ascended to Heaven, and is physically returning to earth soon to rule and reign. Matthew 1:18-25; John 14:1-6; I; Corinthians 15:1-4; I Thessalonians 4:16-18; Revelation 19:11-16, 20:1-6

 

Scriptures

We believe all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is perfectly preserved today for us in the King James 1611 Bible. This Bible is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Psalm 12:6-7; Isaiah 8:20; John 12:48; Acts 17:11; II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:19-21

 

Salvation

We believe to be saved is to be delivered from perishing. Jesus Christ shed His perfect and precious blood to atone for the sins of the world. All who repent and trust Him as their personal Lord and Saviour are forgiven and saved from Hell by the grace of God. We believe the saved are eternally secure and have everlasting life. John 3:16-18; Romans 3:10,23; Romans 5:8; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-13; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 5:24

 

Heaven and hell

We believe heaven and hell are real places and not a state of mind. Columbus is a place. New York is a place. Heaven is a place. Hell is a place. The saved go to heaven for eternity while unbelievers are doomed to eternal punishment in Hell. Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:19-31; Revelation 20:11-15; John 14:1- 3; Revelation 21:1-4

 

Baptism

We believe after a genuine profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ that a believer should follow the Lord is believer’s baptism. Water baptism by immersion is administered to believers only and is a representation of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. It is not a sacrament or necessary for salvation, but is the answer of a good conscience. Acts 8:36-38; Acts 10:47-48