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9. We believe when we turn from sin
and trust in Christ, the old record of sin is wiped
clean, and we are born anew, thus becoming part of the
family of God. |
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Luke; Acts
13:39; Eph 1:6,7; Gal 2:16-21; Phil 3:3-9 |
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10. We believe after being born anew, we need the
fullness of God's Spirit in our hearts. When we make a
complete commitment to Him, He cleanses our spirit,
fills us with His perfect love, and gives us the power
to live victoriously. |
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Matt 3:11,12; Phil
3:10-15; Rom 6:11-13; I Peter 1:22; I John 3:3 |
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11. We believe the Church is the Body of Christ,
carrying on His mission through the power of the Holy
Spirit. |
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Exodus 19:3; I
Timothy 4:13; I John 4:17; Jude 1:24; Rev 5:9,10 |
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12. We believe in baptism and urge people to be
baptized as Christians. |
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Matt 3:1-7; Matt
28:16-20; Gal 3:26-28; Romans 6:3,4; I Peter 3:18-22 |
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13. We believe in the Lord's Supper |
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Exodus 12:1-14;
Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:17-20; John 6:28-58 |
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14. We believe God can heal. We pray for healing.
We also believe God can work through medical science. |
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II Kings 5:1-19;
Psalm 103:1-5; John 4:46-54; II Cor 12:7-10 |
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15. We believe Jesus Christ is coming again. |
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Matt 25:31-46;
Titus 2:11-14; John 14:1-3; Hebrews 9:26-28 |
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16. We believe everyone will face the judgment of God
with its rewards and punishments. |
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Genesis 18:25; I
Samuel 2:10; Psalm 50:6; Acts 17:30,31 |
