Articles of Faith
This church accepts the Holy' Scriptures ( as written in the King James version of the Holy Bible) as the revealed will of God, the all-sufficient rule of faith and practice. For the purpose of maintaining general unity: preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and promoting a better understanding among all brethren adopts these fundamental truths in the Bible as the standard. To wit:
I
The word of God alone shall be the Doctrine, Practice, and Discipline of this Board of Members: it being understood that we receive it as the inspired Word of God and the Divine rule of faith and conduct.
II
We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. and in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate. was crucified. died and was buried and arose on the third day according to the Scriptures, afterwards ascended into heaven where He is now seated al the right hand of God the Father, from whence He is coming again to judge the quick and dead,
III
We believe in Water Baptism and that it should be administered to every believer according to the Scriptures given by St. Matthew 3:17:28:18: St. Mark 16:15; Acts 8:36-38. We teach that the Blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin, and sanctifies the believer, thus making him or her eligible to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost which is given to them that obey (Acts 5:32) and the evidence of such experience shall be according to Acts 2:4.
IV
We believe in the resurrection of the dead and the Communion of the saints, the Lord's Supper and washing the saint's feet. We believe that divine healing for our physical bodies was included in His suffering as mentioned by the prophet Isaiah 53:5. It is still available to all who meet conditions and according to His will (James 5: 14).
V
We believe in the nine gifts of the Holy Ghost as outlined by the Apostle Paul in 1Cor. 12:4-11 and that these gifts should be used as God gives them “severally as he will.” (1Cor. 12:11) by those who are living a life of good Christian witness. VII We believe that all ministers should be of good report (I Timothy 3:1-12) including Pastors. Evangelists, Deacons, and Elders (Titus I :5-7); and husbands of one wife.
VI
We believe that all ministers should be of good report (I Timothy 3:1-12) including Pastors. Evangelists, Deacons, and Elders (Titus I :5-7); and husbands of one wife.
VII
We believe the Church of Jesus Christ to be a living Organism. The Body of Christ and habitation of God through the Spirit (Eph. 2:20-22), and that each true believer is a member of the Body (I Cor. 12:14; Acts 2:47).
