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Statement of Fundamental Truths
The scriptures inspired. The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason (2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 2:2).

The One true God. The One true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent, self-revealed “I AM” and has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association, i.e., Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29, Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 11, Matthew 28:19).

Mankind, the fall, and redemption. Mankind was created good and upright, for God said, “Let Us make mankind in our image, after our likeness.” But mankind, by voluntary transgression, fell and his/her only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ the Son of God (Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-21).

The salvation of mankind and Conditions of Salvation. The grace of God, which brings salvation, has appeared to all people, through the preaching of repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ, the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, and being justified by hope of eternal life (Titus 2:11, Romans 10:13-15, Luke 24:47, Titus 3:5-7).

Evidence of salvation. The inward evidence to the believer of his/her salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16). The outward evidence to all mankind is a life of righteousness and true holiness.
Baptism in water. Baptism is observed by all who have repented and believed in Christ as Savior and Lord. In so doing, they have the body washed in pure water as an outward symbol of cleansing, while their hearts have already been sprinkled with the blood of Christ as in inner cleansing. They declare to the world that they have died with Jesus and been raised with Him to walk in newness of life (Matthew 28:19, Acts 10:47, Acts 48, Romans 6:4, Acts 20:21, Hebrews 10:22). Baptism is an outward expression of a changed heart, however, it is not a prerequisite for salvation. Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ alone. (Ephesians 2:8-9). Baptism may be administered by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion, according to the choice of the applicant, as baptizo in the Greek means application with water. We do not baptize infants as a means of salvation, however, we will perform infant dedication should parents desire to do so. Infants and small children may be dedicated to the Lord in the church upon the request of the parents or guardians (Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15, 16). We do not recognize Infant baptism as a means of salvation. Salvation is through belief in Christ alone.
Regeneration. All people who turn from their sins and put their faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ receive a new birth by which their lives are regenerated by the power of God’s Holy Spirit (John 3:3-6, Titus 3:5). From that time forth the regenerated person has God’s Holy Spirit dwelling within them enabling them to live a holy life (1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Peter 1:3-4), and also giving them power to be witnesses for Jesus Christ (Acts 1:8).
The promise of the Father. All believers are entitled to the promise of the Father and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at the moment of conversion. With the indwelling Holy Spirit comes a deeper spiritual life and service, the bestowment of gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31).