Sixteen Declarations of Faith.
One - We believe that man was made in the image of God and is the crown of creation. He is now, because of the fall of Adam, spiritually depraved and alienated from his Creator. Apart from God's Grace, he has no ability to attain to his high calling. Psalm 8, Ephesians 2:8-9
Two - We believe that justification is by grace through faith in our Lord's sacrifice on Calvary. Romans 3:21-24
Three - We believe that all of God's people are to be buried in the name our Lord Jesus Christ in the waters of baptism, subsequent to conversion. Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:4
Four - We believe in one God, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deuteronomy 6:4, John 1:1, II Corinthians 13:14,
Five - We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ was begotten, not created, and was truly God and truly man. He was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a vicarious and atoning death for the sins of the world, resurrected bodily for our justification, and now reigns in glory until all things are put under His feet. I Timothy 3:16
Six - We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells all believers, conforming them to the image of Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 12:13, Romans 8:16-17
Seven - We believe that in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and is an endowment of power, subsequent to conversion, given by God to anoint the believer for sanctification and evangelism. We understand that the supernatural charisma of the Holy Spirit is active within the Body of Christ until the coming of the Lord. Furthermore, we believe the development of the charismatic gifts ought to be encouraged under the guidance of local church authorities. Acts 8:14-17, Acts 19:1-2,I Corinthians 12:4-7
Eight - We believe in the Holy Christian Church, and it is imperfectly represented on earth by the various Christian institutions. Her unity is spiritual, her culture diverse and transitional, and her mission eternal. Hebrews 12:18-23
Nine - We believe in the absolute inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, given by the Holy Spirit without error in the original text, as He moved upon holy men of old. Furthermore, we believe that the Church has no authority to establish doctrine or practice contrary to these same Scriptures, which were subsequently accepted as canon by the early Christian Church. II Timothy 3:16
Ten - We believe that the calling of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher are functional in the Body of Christ until the Lord's return. Furthermore, these ministries are gifts to the Church for the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry, that the Body of Christ be edified. Ephesians 4:11-16
Eleven - We believe that the identity of the Body of Christ on the earth is primarily perceived through the local church. While encouraging the voluntary association of local churches, and recognizing the need of consensus on matters of fundamental doctrine and conduct, we strongly confess the local church to be sovereign and autonomous. Revelation 2-3
Twelve - We believe in the right of local churches to form temporal institutions to assist them in carrying out the work of God. At the same time, we reject sectarianism and divisiveness as great evils.
Thirteen - We believe in the priesthood of the believer. This is to say, all people born of God have equal status before, and direct access to, their Lord. I Peter 2:5
Fourteen - We believe in the spiritual unity of all who are born of God. We confess even those with whom we disagree, those who do not confess us, and others we exclude because of our willful ignorance. I Corinthians 12:12-14
Fifteen - We believe that those who are called by the name of Christ should depart from iniquity. Understanding that salvation from the penalty of sin only begins the process of redemption, we acknowledge that one work of the Holy Spirit is to create in us the character of Christ. II Timothy 2:19
Sixteen - We believe in the literal second coming of our Lord, the literal rule of Christ upon the earth, the resurrection of the regenerate to eternal life and the unregenerate to eternal damnation, and the ultimate victory of the eternal Kingdom of God. Acts 1:9-11, Daniel 12:2, Revelation 22:1-7
Amen!
Confessions based on
the Word of God
I CONFESS: that Jesus Christ is my Lord! That His blood redeemed me! That I am redeemed from the hand of the enemy!
I CONFESS: that I am the purchased possession of the Lord! that I am not my own, that I am bought with a great price! I belong to the Lord.
I CONFESS: that I am a joint heir with Jesus Christ! that all that is His is also mine! that I am blessed with all spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus!
I CONFESS: that God who has promised to bless me with every spiritual blessing is faithful and will do what He has said!
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST: I take my rights! I exercise my privileges! I put the blood of Jesus between my unsaved ancestors and me. I break the sinful lineage and iniquity of my ancestors.
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, I claim the provisions of Calvary for my living bloodline. I "stand in the gap" for those who are not yet saved, and believe for their conversion.
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST: I break the curse of rebellion. I turn from rebellion. I repent of rebellion.
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST: I cancel any curse that came through rebellion. I cancel any curse that came through the occult, any word, any spell, any action from the enemy is now broken!
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST: I am redeemed from the hand of the enemy. I speak blessings upon them who have cursed me.
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST: I break any curse from any word I have spoken, any words that others have spoken against me.
IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST: I speak blessings upon my household, my family, my church, and my pastor’s family.
FOR I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES, His Praise shall continually be in my mouth! I will bless what the Lord has blessed! I sought the Lord and He heard me and hath delivered me!
NOW, IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST I come against the power of darkness. I bind you! I break you! Satan - You are defeated! You have no authority over me. You will go in the Name of Jesus!
FOR I AM THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD,
AND I SAY SO!
