Fundamentals

We Believe in the Bible (that is the Old and New Testaments, excluding the Apocrypha) as the Inspired Word of God.
The Infallible and All-sufficient Rule for Faith and Conduct:
In the unity of the One True and Living God revealed
In Three Persons, Father son and Holy Spirit;
In the Virgin Birth ,
Sinless Life;
Miraculous Ministry,
Substitutionary
Atoning Death,
Bodily Resurrection,
Triumphant Ascension and Abiding Intercession of the Lord Jesus Christ and in His pre-Millennial Second Advent;
In the Fall of Man;
In Salvation through Faith in Christ;
In the Baptism of Believers by Immersion in water ;
In the Baptism in the Spirit with the Initial Evidence of Speaking with other Tongues;
In the Gifts of the holy Spirit and Offices set by God in the Church;
In Holiness of Life and Conduct;
In Deliverance from Sickness by Divine Healing;
In the Breaking of Bread;
In the Everlasting Conscious Bliss of all Believers;
and the Everlasting Conscious Punishment of all whose names are not written in the Book of Life.


Why Church?

The concept of church was God’s idea. He created it to encourage and help Christians, in order that they might serve Him and accomplish His work on earth.
We believe the local church is the vital core for effective ministry.
Not to be confused with a building or facility, the local church is a network of people committed to fulfilling the work of God.

We believe the Church has three obvious purposes:
(1) to introduce the lost to Christ;
(2) to provide an environment for fellowshipping with others who hold similar values and love for God; and
(3) to effectively train and nurture believers.

We feel if we as Christians are to maintain our walk with God, we must submit ourselves to His ~Word and other Christians who are firmly rooted in the faith.
These goals can best be accomplished through a warm and caring body of believers – the lcal church (Acts 20:28, Phil 2:15, 1 Thes 5:11).


What is Different about Pentecostal Christians

The belief’s which distinguish Pentecostals from other churches is one of its four main doctrines: the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Pentecostals believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit gives believers several benefits as indicated in the Newt Testament.
These include:
power to witness and serve others;
A dedication to the work of God;
A more intense love for Christ,
His Word, and the lost; and the bestowment of certain spiritual gifts (Acts 1:4), 8; 8:15-17).

We believe that when the Holy Spirit initially fills the believer, that person will speak in an unknown language as did the 120 believers in the Upper Room on the Day of Pentecost.
While this belief is distinctive, it is not more important than other doctrines (Acts 2:4).

Our Primary Message: Redemption

Whilst we are noted for are Pentecostal distinctive, the primary message of the church is salvation … a belief that people can find forgiveness for sins through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ who willingly gave His life.
Because of Christ’s love and forgiveness each person can be cleansed from wrong and saved from the real and impending hell awaiting the non-believer.
By accepting Jesus as Saviour and putting Him in first in their lives people are guaranteed an eternal home with God in heaven.
We believe this is the central message of Christianity and the key issue for man today (Titus 2:11; Romans 10:9, 10, John 3:3,5).

Our Standard

The Bible: A Guide for Living
We believe the Bible is the standard rule of faith for all Christians and is God’s message for mankind.
We believe its inspired words are timeless, providing a guide for all cultures and generaltions.
We further believe the Bible in infallible (containing no errors), and is the only true, holy standard for measuring faith and conduct.

Understanding Scripture
We interpret God’s Word (the Bible) literally, accepting its truths as recorded.
From this perspective we believe God performed every miracle and supernatural work as indicated in the Bible.
For example, we believe in the creation of the universe and man as stated in Genesis.
We also believe the Flood and the ark, the feeding of the 5,000, the parting the Red Sea, the many judgements for sin, and the healings were actual events.
Further we believe events outlined in the final book, Revelation, will transpire in the near future.