STATEMENT OF FAITH

1. The Scriptures

  • We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired Word of God, given by the Holy Spirit through chosen men, and recorded without error in the original writings. (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21)
  • We believe that God has faithfully preserved His Word throughout history. That King James Bible is (Authorized Version) preserved and trustworthy Word of God.
  • We believe that the Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith, doctrine, and daily living — standing above all church tradition, human opinion, and personal experience. (Heb. 4:12)

2. God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit

  • We believe that there is one God, the Father, who is eternal, all-powerful, and the Creator of all things.
    (1 Corinthians 8:6)
  • We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, sent from the Father, born of a virgin, who lived without sin, died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. He is now exalted at the right hand of God and is the only Savior and Lord. (John 3:16; 1 Timothy 2:5; Acts 2:32–33)
  • We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, who indwells, seals, teaches, guides, and empowers all who believe. (John 14:26; Ephesians 1:13; Romans 8:14)
  • We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ and in His future return to judge the world and establish His kingdom. (Acts 1:9–11; Revelation 19:11–16)

Brief Clarification:

  • We do not believe that God is “three persons in one essence” (commonly called the Trinity).
    This teaching is not stated in Scripture, but was developed later in church history through Greek philosophical influence and defined by the Roman Church.

The Bible never says:

  • God is three persons, nor Trinity, nor God the Son, nor God the Holy Spirit.

Instead, Scripture clearly and consistently teaches:

  • One God — the Father
    But to us there is one God, the Father…
    (1 Corinthians 8:6)

  • One Mediator — the Man Christ Jesus
    (1 Timothy 2:5)

  • One Spirit — from God, dwelling in believers
    (Ephesians 4:4, John 14:26)

The doctrine of “3 co-equal persons forming 1 God” is irreconcilable with plain biblical language and results in three gods, no matter how it is explained.

Because of this contradiction, the doctrine is commonly defended with the phrase:

It is a mystery that cannot be understood.

However, the Bible says God is not the author of confusion (1 Cor. 14:33), and His truth is meant to be understood, not hidden.

One More Important Statement:

We do not teach that a person must understand this subject perfectly in order to be saved.

A person is saved by believing the Gospel — the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ for their sins

(1 Corinthians 15:1–4).

Understanding God more clearly comes after salvation as we grow in truth.

3. The Church (Body of Christ)

  • All saved people today are members of the Body of Christ and are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

  • The church is not a building or organization — it is every believer, individually and collectively.

  • The Body of Christ is distinct from Israel and does not replace Israel or inherit Israel’s covenants.

  • The purpose of the Church today is to:
    • Preach the Gospel of Salvation to the lost
    • Edify and strengthen believers in sound doctrine
    • Train faithful men to continue the ministry

(1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 1:22–23; 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Timothy 2:2)

4. What Makes Us Distinct

The Revelation of the Mystery

We preach Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery, given to the apostle Paul.

  • The cross as our glory (Galatians 6:14)

  • Christ as the Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22–23)

  • Believers today as members of one Body, a new creature (Ephesians 3:1–6; Colossians 1:24–27)

Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

We study the Bible using Mid-Acts Pauline Dispensational Right-Division.

  • All Scripture is for us (2 Timothy 3:16)

  • But not all instructions in Scripture are to us

  • The doctrine for the Church today is found in Paul’s epistles (Romans–Philemon), given to him by Christ (Galatians 1:11–12).

The Dispensation of Grace

We live in the time of God’s grace, not under the Law.

  • Salvation is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8–9)

  • Our walk is by grace, not religious performance (Romans 6:14)

  • Our service is out of thankfulness, not obligation (2 Corinthians 5:14–15)   

The Scriptures

We affirm that God has preserved His word.
For English-speaking believers, we hold the King James Bible as the preserved Word of God.

 

Purity in Ministry

We seek to remain separate from worldly and unbiblical practices (Romans 12:2).
We avoid religious tradition, syncretism, and emotional manipulation.

We practice biblical correction:

  • To protect sound doctrine (Titus 1:9–11; 2 Timothy 4:2)

  • To edify in love (Ephesians 4:15)

We separate from ministries that consistently teach false doctrine.
(2 Corinthians 6:14–18)

 

How God Speaks Today

We hear God through Scripture rightly divided, not:

  • Feelings, Circumstances, Dreams, Prophetic words, Mystical experiences

The Bible is complete and sufficient.
(1 Corinthians 13:10; 2 Timothy 3:16–17)

 

The Power of God

We trust the power of God’s Word to produce spiritual growth and transformation.
(Hebrews 4:12)

We do not rely on:

  • Psychological programs

  • Emotional manipulation

  • Entertainment-style religion

Giving and Service

We do not teach tithing as a law or obligation.
Giving is free and voluntary, according to grace.
(2 Corinthians 9:7)

We do not entertain, manipulate, or imitate religious performance for show.

5. Salvation

We believe that a person is saved from sin and death by trusting in the finished work of Jesus Christ — His death for our sins, His burial, and His bodily resurrection.
His sinless blood fully pays for our sins, earns forgiveness and gives eternal life to all who believe.
(1 Corinthians 15:1–4)

Salvation Does Not Come From:

  • Saying a prayer

  • Baptism

  • Confession to a priest

  • Good works

  • Turning from sin by effort

  • Keeping commandments

  • Church membership

  • The Mass or communion

  • Any religious ritual, tradition, or performance

Salvation Is:

  • By grace — undeserved (Ephesians 2:8–9)

  • Through faith — trusting Christ’s finished work alone (Romans 4:5)

  • Without works — nothing of ourselves earns it (Titus 3:5)

  • Eternal and secure — because Christ completed it (Romans 4:24–25)

Salvation is God’s free gift to the ungodly who believe. (Romans 4:5)

6. Baptism

  • The Bible describes more than one baptism, but today there is only one that applies to the Body of Christ.

  • Water baptism belonged to Israel’s kingdom program (Moses, John the Baptist, Jesus, and the apostles) and was connected to priesthood and entrance into the kingdom — not to salvation today.

  • The one baptism for today is the baptism into Christ by the Holy Spirit, which occurs the moment a person believes the Gospel, identifying them with His death and resurrection.

(Ephesians 4:5; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Romans 6:3–4; Colossians 2:12)

7. Right Division

  • God’s Scripture has two main programs: the Prophetic (focused on Israel and God’s plan through history) and the Mystery (focused on the Body of Christ and God’s hidden plan revealed through Paul).

  • The Mystery program belongs to the church today; it was hidden in God until Christ revealed it to Paul. Understanding this distinction is essential to rightly applying God’s Word.

  • Proper Bible study respects the order and purpose of God’s revelations. The authority, instruction, and purpose of the Church today is found primarily in the epistles of Paul, as revealed by Jesus Christ.

(Romans 16:25–26; Ephesians 3:3–5; 1 Corinthians 2:7–10; Colossians 1:25–27)