The Bible
We believe that the Bible, rightly divided, constitutes the alone, and all sufficient Rule of Faith and practice for the local congregation.
This congregation recognizes that Scripture is the inspired word of God, and the New Testament is the book of authority for the body of Christ.
Covenant with God
The New Testament church requires individuals to enter into a covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and to remain in covenant relationship with God. We enter into a covenant relationship through Jesus via a process of faith, repentance, and immersion for the remission of sin.
“But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
Galatians 3:25-27 ESV
We remain in covenant with God through godly living in obedience to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and observe the Lord’s supper as a reminder of this relationship.
Purpose
The purpose of this congregation is to carry out the commands of Christ. The intent is to come together as a body of believers after the fashion of the New Testament Church as revealed in the book of Acts. As such, members of this body will be encouraged to deepen their covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ, by walking in their Holy Spirit, anointing, exercising their Holy Spirit giftings, and caring for their faith community.