We believe in the One true, living God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is Spirit (John 4:24), eternal (1 Timothy 1:17), and indivisible. God revealed Himself to humanity in different ways throughout His Word, but His fullness was made manifest in Jesus Christ. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us” (John 1:1, 14). Jesus Christ is not a separate person from God, but the visible expression of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15).

• As Father, He is the Creator and sustainer of all.

• As the Son, He came in flesh to redeem us through His death, burial, and resurrection.

• As the Holy Spirit, He dwells within believers, empowering and guiding us into truth. God is not divided into three persons, but fully revealed in the man Christ Jesus. We proclaim the saving Name of Jesus, “for in Him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” (Colossians 2:9).

Salvation comes only by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8), expressed in obedience to the Gospel (Romans 1:16). Jesus declared, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). He further explained, “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). This New Birth experience was preached by Peter on the Day of Pentecost: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38). Throughout the New Testament, the apostles confirmed this pattern.

1. Repentance: Repentance is a heartfelt turning from sin and surrendering to God (Acts 3:19; 17:30). It is the first step of accessing freedom from sin and entering into a covenant relationship with Jesus Christ. (Romans 6:6)

2. Water Baptism in Jesus’ Name: Baptism is immersion in water in the Name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, following the apostolic pattern (Acts 2:38, Acts 4:12; Acts 8:16; Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5; Romans 6:3–6; Galatians 3:27; Colossians 2:11-14). Through baptism, believers publicly identify with Christ’s death, burial, and ressurrection.

3. Spirit Baptism / Infilling of the Holy Ghost: The Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit at work in the world today, leading, equipping, and working through His church. In Acts 2, we witness the outpouring of the Holy Ghost in the Upper Room, where the early disciples were filled with God’s power and began speaking in other tongues (Acts 2:1-4). Peter explained how all who witness this promise can experience the same power: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Acts 2:38–39). The promise of the Spirit is for believers then and now — “their children and all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.”

The initial evidence of the Spirit’s infilling is speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:4; 10:44–46; 19:6). The Holy Ghost empowers believers to:

• Live holy lives (Galatians 5:16, 22–25; Romans 8:9)

• Pray in the Spirit (Romans 8:26)

• Boldly witness the Gospel (Acts 1:8)

• Operate in spiritual gifts for the edification of the church (1 Corinthians 12:4–11)

  Through the Spirit, believers are strengthened, guided, and equipped to fulfill God’s calling and walk in victory over sin.

We believe the Holy Spirit equips the church with gifts and ministries for the edification of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 4:11-12). The Spirit manifests His gifts through believers, such as speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy, words of knowledge and wisdom, discerning of spirits, faith, working of miracles, healing, helps, and governance, enabling the church to operate in power and unity.

God also raises up ministers in the five-fold offices, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, to guide, equip, and strengthen the church. These offices work in harmony with the Spirit’s gifts, ensuring every believer is nurtured, trained, and empowered to fulfill God’s calling. Together, the gifts of the Spirit and the five-fold ministry equip the church to preach the Gospel, minister to the needs of others, and build a holy, Spirit-filled community (Mark 16:15-18; Acts 5:16; 2 Corinthians 12:1-11).

God has called His people to live in holiness, both inwardly and outwardly. “Be ye holy; for I am holy” (1 Peter 1:14-16). Holiness is not about legalism, but about separation unto God and reflecting His character in every area of our lives (2 Corinthians 6:17-18; 7:1). Through the Spirit’s power, we pursue purity in heart, mind, speech, and lifestyle (1 Peter 2:9). Outward holiness is the natural fruit of an inward transformation, allowing us to shine as lights in a dark world (Matthew 5:16; Romans 12:1–2).

We believe that healing was purchased by the stripes Jesus bore on His back (Isaiah 53:5). The New Testament church continued in this promise as directed by Jesus: “These signs shall follow them that believe;…They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover” (Mark 16:17-18). The apostles ministered in healing and deliverance (Acts 3:6-7; 5:16), and James instructed believers to pray for the sick with faith (James 5:14-16). We believe miracles are for today (Hebrews 13:8), because Jesus declared: “He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do” (John 14:12).