Why We Believe in the Bible

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We believe according to the scriptures that holy men of God wrote the words which the Holy Spirit dictated to them. These words are the words that God intended for every individual to know what He requires of us. The Bible is not just a book that contains God's word—it is God's word. We believe it is important from Genesis to Revelation. We know it is authentic because God Himself is the author. Without this revelation, we would have no knowledge of Him, His creation, His dispensations, covenants, salvation plan, or the redemption of mankind. Thank God for the Bible, the way of life. (Isaiah 34:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15)

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Why We Believe in the Trinity​

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Because of these scriptures and many others, we believe in the Trinity, which makes up the Godhead: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We understand 1 John 5:7, which states, "For there are three that bear record... and these three are one." We see examples of this concept in nature: the sun consists of light, heat, and chemical action, yet it remains one sun. Similarly, an atom is composed of electrons, protons, and neutrons. Humanity itself is a trinity—body, soul, and spirit. The tabernacle Moses built also reflected this structure, with an outer court (body), inner court (soul), and most holy place (spirit). These scriptural and natural examples affirm our belief in the Trinity. (Matthew 28:19, Matthew 3:16-17, 1 John 5:7)

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Why We Believe in Feet Washing​

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We believe that feet washing should be practiced by Christians today because of Jesus' words in John 13:13-15: "If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example." Jesus, our Master, washing His disciples' feet should humble every child of God to do the same. Can there be a greater expression of humility than to kneel and wash a brother’s feet from the depth of your heart? Christianity means being Christlike. If Jesus did it, why shouldn't we? (John 13:14-15, John 4:5)

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Why We Practice Communion ​

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Webster defines communion as an act of sharing in the Lord’s Supper as a part of church worship. We believe Christians should practice this celebration because Paul states in 1 Corinthians 11:23 that he received this information from the Lord: the bread is symbolic of Christ’s body, and the cup is symbolic of His blood. "For as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord’s death till He comes" (1 Corinthians 11:26). This practice is for Christians only, as 1 Corinthians 11:27-30 warns believers to examine themselves before partaking. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 22:19-20)

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Why We Use Water in Communion

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Scripture shows that water was present at the Last Supper, and when Jesus was pierced, both blood and water flowed from His side. We do not assert dogmatically that water was in the cup, but we acknowledge that water was involved in the process. Paul states that the cup symbolizes Christ’s blood (1 Corinthians 11:25), and we believe nothing is closer to His blood than water. (1 John 5:6, Mark 14:12-15, Luke 22:19-20, John 19:31-35)

 

Why We Believe Christians Should Live Free from Sin​

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The subject of sin is central to Christ’s sacrifice. The Bible states, "All unrighteousness is sin" (1 John 5:17). In the judgment of believers, there are three aspects: the believer as to sin, as a son, and as a servant. John declared that Jesus came to take away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Paul affirms this in Romans 8:3, stating that God sent His Son to condemn sin in the flesh. Therefore, when you become a Christian, you are not just a sinner saved by grace—you are now a saint, no longer condemned (Romans 8:1, Romans 5:1-2). While Christians still live in the presence of sin, they are not to practice it. Those who practice sinning prove they are not born of God (1 John 3:9). (Romans 6:1, Romans 6:12-18, Matthew 1:21, 1 John 1:8-10, 1 John 3:9)

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Why We Believe in Dual Baptism (Water and Holy Spirit​

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Water baptism is widely accepted, though practices vary. We believe it is essential to salvation, yet it is only an act of obedience. It symbolizes being buried with Christ in immersion and rising with Him in resurrection. John the Baptist, though feeling unworthy, baptized Jesus in obedience to God's plan (Matthew 3:15). If Jesus, our Master, was baptized, His servants should do the same. Jesus told Nicodemus, "You must be born of water and the Spirit" (John 3:5-8). Therefore, we believe baptism in both water and the Spirit is necessary for salvation. (Romans 6:3-4, Matthew 3:11, Acts 1:5, Mark 1:8, John 3:5-8)

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Why We Believe in the Holy Ghost

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St. Luke 1:34-45 says Jesus was conceived by the Holy Ghost. There are several scriptures which prove that he was baptized by the Holy Ghost, and led into the wilderness by the Holy Ghost. He performed all his mighty works by the power of the Holy Ghost. He was "Anointed to preach" by the Holy Spirit. He was raised from the dead by the Holy Spirit. He gave his post-Resurrection direction to the apostles through the Holy Spirit. We believe that according to scriptures, we must have the Holy Ghost to teach us, lead us, keep us in remembrance of the things of Jesus Christ, and one day He will be our power to rapture us from Earth to Heaven.

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Why We Believe in Speaking in Tongues​

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Our contention about speaking in tongues is that it is a bona fide function of the church. The tongues spoken by the apostles on the Day of Pentecost were known languages (Acts 2:8-11). When one speaks in an unknown tongue, there should be an interpreter present (1 Corinthians 14:27-28). We do not consider speaking in tongues to be the true evidence of new life in Christ, but rather the producing of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). (Acts 2:4, Mark 16:17, Acts 10:45-46, Acts 19:6, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4)

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Why We Believe in the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Christ​

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We believe the Bible to be the word of God, and we believe every word concerning the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:4-8, Matthew 27:50-54, Matthew 27:58-60, Matthew 28:1-7, Acts 2:30-35, Revelation 1:18)

 

 Why We Believe in the Millennium Reign of Christ

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The Millennium refers to the thousand-year reign of Christ on Earth. During this time, Satan will be bound, and righteousness will prevail. (Revelation 20:4)

Why We Believe in the Second Advent of Christ

We believe in the Second Coming of Christ in two stages: first, His return in the air to gather His church, and second, His return to establish His millennial reign. (Acts 1:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:50-52, Matthew 24:29-30)

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Why We Believe in the Second Advent of Christ

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We believe in the Second Coming of Christ in two stages: first, His return in the air to gather His church, and second, His return to establish His millennial reign. (Acts 1:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, 1 Corinthians 15:50-52, Matthew 24:29-30)