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The Bible

The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is useful for instruction, correction, and equipping the believer. 2 Tim 3:16-17, Heb 4:12

God

God is the creator of all things, the fullness of the Godhead, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Omnipotent, omnipresent, the beginning and the end. Gen 1:1, Rev 19:6, 1 John 5:7

Man's Sinful Nature and Salvation

All men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. All men must be born again to be restored back to a right relationship with God and saved from eternal separation from God. Rom 3:23, John 3:16-21, Rom 10:9-10 & 13

Doctrine of Jesus Christ

Jesus was born of a virgin, the Son of God. He was crucified, died, buried, and resurrected on the third day to sit at the right hand of the Father. He intercedes for us and will return for us in the rapture of the church. Luke 1:34-35, John 19:16-42, John 21:6-16, Rom 6:7-10, Acts 2:33, Rom 8:27, Heb 7:25, Luke 17:33-37, 1 Thess 4:13-17

Baptism of the Holy Spirit 

The power of God comes upon you when you are baptized in the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-21, Acts 2:17, John 14:16,17

Water Baptism 

We as believers follow Jesus by the total immersion in water. Water baptism symbolizes dying to self and this world and being raised to life in Him. Rom 6:4, Col 2:12

Gifts of the Spirit 

The gifts of the Spirit did not die with the Apostles as some believe. They are for every believer as the Spirit wills. 1 Cor 12:1-13, Acts 10:34, Rom 12:1-8

Healing 

The healing power of God is for all and God still heals today. Whether you need physically, emotional, or spiritual healing, God can and will do it. Isa 53:5, Luke 4:18, 1 Peter 2:24

Faith and Works 

Faith is something you have to have or you can't please God. However, you can't have faith without works. You must believe what the Word of God says and then you must apply it. Put actions to your faith because without that action your faith is dead. Heb 11:6, James 2:17-26

The Church 

The church isn't a building or a denomination. It is all of us that are born again believers. We are one body that is to be ministering to a lost and dying world. The church is one body on the earth which has its head, Jesus Christ. This one body is made up of many parts just as our human bodies are one body made up of many parts. Mark 16:15-20, Matt 28:18-20, Rom 12:4-5, 1 Cor 12:12-31, Luke 4:18-19

Five Fold Ministry 

Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are called to build the kingdom of God and for the equipping of the saints. Eph 4:10-12, 1 Cor 12:28