We believe that an integral and necessary part of eternal salvation is the new birth in Christ. This work of God is not by coercion, but upon a person’s voluntary obedience to the gospel in faith and repentance under the
XXVIII. Of the Return Of Christ And Related Events
We believe in the imminent and personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ to resurrect those that sleep in Christ and catch up, or rapture, His church and those that are alive in Christ. This event immediately precedes the time
XX. Of the Resurrection
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was bodily resurrected on the third day after his crucifixion, as the Scriptures plainly state. This resurrection was not only for our justification, but also is the firstfruits of the resurrection to come,
XXVII. Of Christian Citizenship
We believe that the citizenship of the born-again believer is in the kingdom of God. This kingdom is not an earthly kingdom, rather it is a spiritual kingdom that is greater than any and all nations, states and governmental authorities
XXVI. Of Government
We believe governments are ordained of God as a result of man’s wicked, sinful and rebellious nature. Government is necessary for the good order and beneficial interest of all mankind. A government reflects the society it governs as it is
XIX. Of the Righteous and the Wicked
We believe that the true distinction and difference between the righteous and the wicked exists in the soul of the individual. The determining factor between those who are righteous and those who are wicked is whether they have the nature
XXV. Of the Grace Of Giving
We believe that tithes and offerings are ordained of God for the provision of the ministry and spread of the gospel. The giving of tithes and offerings is not, nor has ever been, for the establishment of righteousness; rather, it
XIV. Of Liberty of the Conscience
We believe that liberty of the conscience is the liberty of the soul to freely choose what one will believe and accept. This liberty is essential for the individual to be accountable before God for the choices made and actions
XVIII. Of the Preservation of the Saints
We believe the born-again believer is eternally secure in Christ, and reject the false doctrines of Calvinism and Arminianism. The Scripture plainly states that the believer’s security is not based upon any works of righteousness the believer does, or could
XXIV. Of Missions
We believe the sending forth of missionaries is an imperative set forth by the Lord Jesus Christ, that cannot be set aside or ignored by the true New Testament church. The Lord’s churches are not at liberty to determine whether