Doctrinal Statement

Doctrine on doctrine: Doctrine and theology are both of extreme importance. Being correct on doctrine is essential to a successful ministry and christian life. Doctrine must come from the Bible.

2 John 9 “Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.” ,

Hebrews 13:9 “Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.”

Titus 2 :1 “But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:”

2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”

1 Timothy 4:16 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

Bible: The Bible is God’s inspired word. It is all true. It is never wrong. The Bible is eternal and perfect. It is needed for salvation, sanctification, and preaching.

2 Tim 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” ,

Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” ,

John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” ,

1 Thessalonians 2:13 “For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.” ,

Ephesians 6:17 “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” ,

1 Timothy 3:15 “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.”

Eph 1:13 “In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,” ,

Mark 13:31 “Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.” ,

Acts 20:32 “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.”

God: God is an eternal all power being. He is above all and supersedes time. He is all knowing, present, and powerful. God is also triune and consists of three different yet united persons in the form of: God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit.

Romans 1:20 “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:” ,

John 10:30 “I and my Father are one.”

Matthew 3:16-17 “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Colossians 2:9 “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”

Father: The father is a spirit. He is all powerful. He receives prayers from men. He is all knowing and all powerful yet personal and merciful. He is able to move in the affairs of humanity and in the hearts of men.

Matthew 6:6 “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”

, Matthew 23:9 “And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.”

, Malachi 2:10, “Have we not all one father? Hath not one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, By profaning the covenant of our fathers?”

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”

The Son: Jesus Christ is God’s only begotten son. He is virgin born and perfect in all he has said and done. He is eternal. He lived a sinless life and became the perfect sacrifice for mankind rising again on the third day. He is the owner of the church.

John 3:16, Matthew 14:33, John 10:30, 1 John 5:20, Luke 1:27, Colossians 1:18

The Holy Ghost: The Holy Ghost is a person. Living with a will and diving personality. He possesses intelligence and emotion. He is God! He is scriptural. He is eternal(Hebrews 9:14)

Omnipresent(Psalm 139:7)Omnipotent(Luke 1:35,Romans 15:19) Omniscient (1 Cor 2:9-10, John 14:26, 1 John 2:20)

Man: Man is made in the image of God. All men are made by God. All men are sinners by nature. Every human will one day die. God loves mankind.

Acts 17:38, John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:8-9, Acts 10:38, Genesis 1:26

Separation of Church and State: The Church and the State are both institutions set up by God. They are different in function and should be kept separate in practice and jurisdiction. The church is ultimately run by Christ not the government.

- Mark 12:17, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 1:13-17, Colossians 1:18

Eschatology: I hold the  pretribulational and premillennial beliefs. The Church will be raptured by Christ and the tribulation period will begin. After the tribulation period Jesus will come to the Earth and will rule and reign for 1000 years. Israel will be restored and converted and it will also have an honored role in this kingdom.(Isaiah 11, Jeremiah 30-31)

Rev 6:17, Romans 5:9, Rev 3:10, 1 Thess 5:4, 2 peter 2:9, John 14:3, Revelation 14:7, Matthew 25:41-46, Revelation 20: 1-10, Daniel 2:44, 7:13-14,

Baptism: I believe baptism is for a born again believer of Christ. The person should be fully immersed and baptism offers no merit to salvation. Baptism is an outward showing of the inward working of Christ.

Romans 6:1-4, Acts 2:41, Colossians 2:11, Galatian 3:26-27, Matthew 28:19

Salvation: Theologically the term refers to the gracious action of God in delivering us from sin and its penalty of death and offering us eternal life by trusting in His Son, Jesus Christ. The whole person is saved from sin and its hold. God is gracious and offers salvation to all men and people. It is not a work but rather faith in the work of Christ.

John 6:28-29, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Acts 4:12, Romans 10:13-15, Romans 5:1,  John 8:21-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 3:19, 1 John 5:13, John 20:31, Acts 2:21, John 5:24, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 1:13

Evangelism: The great commotion did not cease with the Apostles but is rather for the whole church. God loves all men and the only way they can be saved is through the gospel. The Gospel must be preached and shared.

Acts 13:47, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15, Psalm 105:1, Romans 10:17, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:5, 2 Peter 3:9

Seperation: I believe that all saved people should live in a way that pleases their Lord. As believers we are not like the rest of the world. We are to live lives that are holy and separated unto God.

Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6, Amos 3:3, John 17:16-26

Eternal Security: All believers are kept by the power of God. They are held by him and kept by him. There is no sin or person that can unsave the believer.

Romans 8:32-29, John 10:28-30, 1 Peter 1:5, Philippians 1:6