What We Believe – Why We Do What We Do

How We Look at Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16-17

A. We believe the miracles and events recorded in Scripture literally happened.

B. We believe the Bible is true with no mistakes cover to cover.

We Believe that God Created Man

Genesis 2:7

A. God created man – we do not teach that we evolve from lower life forms.

We Believe that Jesus is the God in Flesh

Romans 9:5; Philippians 2:5-6

We Believe that Jesus was Born of a Virgin

Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:34

We Believe that Jesus Died for Our Sins

Isaiah 53:6; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 3:18

We Believe in the Resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:39; I Corinthians 15:4

We Believe that Jesus is Going to Return to Earth

John 14:3; I Thessalonians 4:13-18

We Believe in Heaven and That There is a Hell

John 5:28-29; Luke 16:22-24

A. Hell is a place prepared for Satan and those who refuse to follow Christ.

John 14:1-4; Psalms 23:6

B. Heaven is a prepared place for Christ and his followers.

We Observe Communion Weekly

Acts 20:7

What We Believe about Baptism

Hear

Believe

Confess

Repent

Baptized

Continue in a growing relationship with Christ

A. Baptism is by immersion – John 3:23; Acts 8:38-39

History behind sprinkling: A substitute form of baptism at the Council of Ravenna 1311 – we do not practice this.

B. Some principles about baptism

The act of baptism does not save, Christ does. Ephesians 2:8-9

Baptism is a demonstration of our acceptance of Christ as Savior and Lord. Romans 6:1-5

Baptism is the point in time where we can be confident of God’s forgiveness. I Peter 3:21

In the New Testament, baptism was performed as soon as someone surrendered to Christ. Acts 8:36; Acts 16:33