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Doctrine

Baptism in Jesus' Name

Every recorded baptism in the Book of Acts was performed in the name of Jesus Christ. Water baptism by immersion in the name of Jesus is essential for the remission of sins and is part of the New Testament plan of salvation.

Divine Healing

Healing is provided in the atonement of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that God heals every sickness and disease, and that the church should practice prayer, anointing with oil, and the laying on of hands for the sick.

Repentance

Repentance is the first step of the New Birth — a genuine turning from sin to God. It is not merely feeling sorry for sin but a complete change of mind and direction that produces fruit.

The Church

The church is the body of Christ — not a building but the people of God. God adds to the church those who are being saved. Faithful attendance, pastoral submission, and the exercise of spiritual gifts are essential.

The Holy Ghost

The Holy Ghost is God's Spirit dwelling in believers. Speaking in tongues is the initial physical evidence of receiving the Holy Ghost, as demonstrated in every detailed account in the Book of Acts.

The New Birth

Jesus told Nicodemus "Ye must be born again." The New Birth consists of repentance, water baptism in Jesus' name (born of water), and receiving the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues (born of the Spirit).

The Oneness of God

God is absolutely one. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not three separate persons but three manifestations of the one true God. Jesus Christ is God manifested in the flesh.

The Second Coming

Jesus Christ is coming again — literally, bodily, and visibly. The rapture of the church, the tribulation, and the final judgment are all prophesied in Scripture. Believers must live in constant readiness.

Apologetics

Christian Living

Evangelism