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Scriptures: We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instruction; that it has God for its author, salvation for its end and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us, and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions shall be tried. (2nd Samuel 23:2; 2nd Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 3:1-2)
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God: We believe the scriptures teach that there is one, and only one, living and true God, an infinite, intelligent Spirit, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and earth; inexpressibly glorious in holiness, and worthy of off possible honor, confidence and love; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost; equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. (Psalm 83:18; Hebrews 3:4; John 4:24)
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Man: We believe the scriptures teach that Man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker; but by voluntary transgressions fell from that holy and happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinner, not by constraint but choice; being by nature utterly void of the holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil; and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin without defense or excuse. (Genesis 6:3-24; Romans 5:19; Galatians 3:22)
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Salvation: We believe that the Scripture teach that the Salvation of sinners is wholly of grace; through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God; who by the appointment of the Father, freely took upon him our nature, yet without sin; honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and by His death made a full atonement for our sins; that having risen from the dead, he is now enthroned in heaven; and uniting in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfection, he is in every way qualified to be a suitable, a compassionate and an all-sufficient Savior. (Isaiah 53:4-5; Philippians 2:6-7; Hebrews 7:25)
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Sanctification: We believe the Scriptures teach that sanctification is the process be which, according to the will of God, we are made partakers of his holiness; that it is a progressive work; that it is begun in regeneration; and is carried on in the hearts of believers by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, the Sealer and Comforter, in the continual use of the appointed mean especially the word of God, self-examination, self-denial, watchfulness and prayer. (Proverbs 4:18; Romans 8:5; 1st Thessalonians 4:3)
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Church: We believe the Scriptures teach that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the Faith and fellowship of the Gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ; governed by his laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested them by His Word; that its only scriptural offices are Bishops or Pastors, and Deacons whose qualifications, claims and duties are defined in Epistles to Timothy and Titus. (Matthew 28:20; Acts 2:41-42; 1st Timothy 3; Titus 1)
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Ordinances: We believe the Scriptures teach that Christian Baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, into the name of the Father, and Son and Holy Ghost; to show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, out faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect, in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life; that it is prerequisite to the privileges of a church relation; and to the Lord’s Supper, in which members of the church by the sacred use of bread and wine, are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ; preceded always by solemn self-examination. (Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:19; 1st Corinthians 11:17-26)
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Family & Marriage: We believe that family is ordained by God to be the institute of human society and that marriage is a sacred covenant made before God between one man and one woman and ought to remain for a lifetime. We further believe that children are a blessing from God and that life begins at conception. (Matthew 2:4-25; Romans 1:16-32)
