The purpose of this church is the salvation of souls, the edification of Christians through the teaching of God's Word, the world-wide proclamation of God's saving grace expressed in the shed blood and finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ, the promotion godly worship, the defense of the faith once delivered, and cooperation with Christin activity functioning in harmony with God's Holy Word, the Bible, until He comes.

Section 1: The Scripture.

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired; that it is the only perfect treasure of heavenly instruction: that it has God for its Author, salvation for its end, and truth without any mixture of error for its matter; that it reveals the principles by which God will judge us; and therefore is, and shall remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried. We believe that the King James Version is God's word for the English-speaking people.

(II Peter 1:21; Il Timothy 3:16; Romans 3:3-4.)

Section 2: God.

We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(Gen. 1:1, Matt. 27:46; John 1:1,14; Heb. 1:8; Acts 5:3-4; John 4:24; Deut. 6:4.)

Section 3: The Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was (The God-man) conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary and is true God and true Man

(Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:20-25; John 1:1,14; Luke 1:35; Deut. 6:4.)

Section 4: The Holy Spirit.

We believe that the Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity, one with the Father and the Son, the indweller of every believer whereby each is sealed unto the day of the redemption of the body.

(Acts 10:44-48; Eph. 1:13; Eph. 4:30; I Cor. 12:13; Rom. 8:9; Deut. 6:4; John 14:16-17)

Section 5: The Devil.

We believe in the existence and operating power of a real and personal being opposed to all righteousness and exalting himself against all that God is and has, the evil one called Satan, or the Devil.

(Isa. 14:12-17; Ezek. 28:12-19; 1 Pet. 5:8-9, Eph. 6:12; Rev. 12:9; Rev. 20:10.)

Section 6: Hell.

We believe in a literal hell, the place of eternal punishment for the unsaved dead in the lake of fire.

(Matt. 25:41,46; Rev. 19:20; Rev. 20:14-15.)

Section 7: Heaven.

We believe in a literal place called Heaven where God's immediate presence is manifested, where the angels are, and where the redeemed shall ultimately be, from whence Christ descended and ascended again, where He maketh intercession for the saints, and from whence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

(John 14:1-6; Rev. 21:1-8; II Cor. 12:1-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Thes. 4:16, 17; Heb. 4:14; John 3:13-14; Eph. 2:6.)

Section 8: Man.

We believe that God created man in His own image and in a state of innocence, but that through temptation he willfully transgressed and became dead in trespasses and sins, whereby his posterity inherit a corrupt nature, being born in sin and under condemnation.

(Gen. 1:26-27; Gen. 2:17; Rom. 5:12; Ps. 51:5; Isa. 64:6; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 6:23.)

Section 9: Salvation.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice; that He arose from the dead in His glorified body, ascended into Heaven, and as our great High Priest and Advocate, He ever lives to make intercession for us; that all who believe on His name are justified on the ground of His shed blood and receive the gift of eternal life by the grace of God.

(Gen. 3:15; Isa. 53:5-7; Luke 19:10; Heb. 9:22; 1 Pet. 1:18-20; I Cor. 15:1-4; Rom. 5:1; Rom. 6:23; 1 John 5:13; John 3:16.)

Section 10: Regeneration.

We believe that regeneration is a divine and instantaneous work of the Holy Spirit whereby God imparts life to one dead in trespasses and sins.

(Eph. 2:1, 8-9; Eph. 1:12-14; John 3:16; John 10:28; John 1:11-12.)

Section 11: Sanctification.

We believe that sanctification is a divine and progressive work of the Holy Spirit whereby God, upon the grounds of the finished work of Christ upon the cross, His present intercessory ministry, and His Holy Word, sets the believer apart and works out in and through him by means of a submissive will that well-pleasing to himself through Jesus Christ. This work culminates in the redemption of the body.

(1 Thes. 5:23; John 17:17, 19; Acts 20:32; Acts 26:18; Heb. 10:10, 14; Rom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 1:2, 6:11; Eph. 5:26-27; Rom. 12:1-2)

Section 12: Security of the Believer.

We believe that one who is truly regenerate is saved forever and can never be lost again.

(John 3:16, 36; John 5:24: John 10:28; 1 Pet. 1:5; Rom. 8:35-39; Jude 24; Eph. 1:13, 4:30.)

Section 13: The Church.

We believe in the one true Church, the Body and Bride of the Lord Jesus Christ, composed of all believers, and into which believers are baptized into Jesus Christ.

(Matt. 16:18; 1 Cor. 12:12-14; Eph. 4:4; Eph. 5:27, 32)

We believe that the local church is an organization composed of professing believers instituted for the purpose of fellowship, worship, and service.

(I Cor. 1:2; Rev. 2:3; Heb. 10:25.)

Section 14: Baptism.

We believe that Christian baptism by immersion of a believer in water in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit is the Bible mode of baptism and testifies the believers faith in and identification with, the crucified buried and risen Saviour.

(Rom. 6:3-4; Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 2:41; Acts 8:36-39; Acts 10:44-48.)

Section 15: The Lord's Supper.

We believe that the Lord's Supper is an ordinance whereby believers show forth the Lord's Death till He comes.

(Matt. 26:20-29; I Cor. 11:23-34; I Cor. 5:7.)

Section 16: The Second Coming of Christ.

We believe in the glorious hope of the premillennial, imminent, and visible and bodily return of Christ. First Part (Rapture) Thes. 4:14-18; Rev. 1:19 (Past, Present, Future) Rev. 4:1 (After Church Before Tribulation) Second Part (Revelation) Rev. 19:11-16; Matt. 24:27-31; Zech. 14:14

The Covenant

Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith having been baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

For the advancement of this church we engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines.

As Christian Stewards

To contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the Gospel through all nations.

Alone and At Home

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to educate our children religiously; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances.

Before the World

To walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealing, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our department, to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger, to abstain for the sale of and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour.

Toward One Another

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling, and courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior, to secure is without delay.

When We Move

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will as soon as possible, unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.