What we believe (Part 2)

 We believe that man was created in the image and likeness of God; but that in Adam's sin the human race fell, inherited a sinful nature, and became alienated from God. Man is totally depraved and, of himself utterly unable to remedy his lost condition. (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23; 5:12; 6:23; Ephesians 2:1-3; 4:17-19) 

 We believe that salvation is the gift of God brought to man by grace and received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who's precious blood was shed on Calvary for the forgiveness of our sins. We believe that all sins are forgivable based on the finished work of Christ on the cross. (Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-10; 1st Peter 1:18-19; Colossians 2:13) 

 (1) We believe that once a person is saved, he is kept by God's power and remains secure in Christ forever. (John 6:37-40; 10:27-30; Romans 8:1, 38-39; 1st Corinthians 1:4-8; 1st Peter 1:4-5; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 4:30)  (2) We believe that it is the privilege of believers to rejoice in the assurance of their salvation through the testimony of God's word, which, however, clearly forbids the use of Christian liberty as an occasion to the flesh. (Romans 13:13-14; Galatians 5;13; Titus 2:11-15; Romans 6:15; Romans 6:1) 

 (1) We believe that the local church, which is the body of Christ, is solely made up born again believers. (1st Corinthians 12:12–14; Ephesians 1:22-23)  

(2) We believe that the establishment and continuance of local churches is clearly taught and defined in the Pauline Epistles. (1st Timothy 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-11)  

(3) We believe in the autonomy of the local church free of any external authority or control, and any affiliations, societies, is organizations, associations, or agencies this church affiliates with to further the objectives stated in the Purpose Statement are not  authoritative in matters of church practice or belief. (Acts 13:1-4; 15:19-31; 20:28; Romans 16:1,4; 1st Corinthians 3:9,16; 5:4-7,13; 1st Peter 5:1-4)  

(4) We recognize the Lord's supper as a memorial service to remember Christ's death in this age of grace. (1st Corinthians 11:23-26) 

 We believe that believers should maintain a Godly testimony and live in such a way that there lives do not bring reproach upon their Savior. God commands His people to separate from all religious apostasy, all worldly and sinful pleasures, practices, and associations, and to refrain from all immodest and immoderate appearances. (Romans 12:1-2; 14:13; 1st Corinthians 6:19-20; 2nd Corinthians 6:14-17-7:1; 2nd Timothy 3:1-5)  

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