1. THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible statement of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason (II Timothy 3:15, 16; II Peter 1: 20-21).
2. THE ONE TRUE GOD
The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-revealed "I AM," and has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association, i.e., Father, Son and Holy Ghost. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isaiah 43:10, 11; Matthew 28:19-20)
3. THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare:
a) His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31, 35)
b) His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22)
c) His miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:38)
d) His substitutionary work on the cross (I Corinthians 15:3; II Corinthians 5:21)
e) His bodily resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; I Corinthians 15:4)
f) His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9, 11; 2:23-24, 2:32-33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1-3).
4. MAN: HIS FALL AND REDEMPTION
Man was created good and upright; for God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness." But man, by voluntary transgression, fell; and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Genesis 12:26-31; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21).
5. THE SALVATION OF MAN
a) Conditions of salvation: The grace of God which brings salvation has appeared to all men, through the preaching of repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. Man is saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost; and by being justified by grace through faith, he became an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 2:11; Matthew 26:28; John 3:17-18; Titus 3:5-7)
b) Evidence of salvation: The "inward" evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans
8:16). The "outward" evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness.
6. BAPTISM IN WATER
The ordinance of baptism by a burial with Christ shoud be observed, as commanded in the Scriptures, by all who have repented and in their hearts have truly believed in Christ as Savior and Lord. In so doing, they have the body washed in pure water as an outward symbol of cleansing, while their heart has already been sprinkled with the Blood of Christ as an inner cleansing. Thus, they declare to the world that they have died with Jesus, and that they have also been raised up with Him to walk in newness of life. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4; Hebrews 10:22)
7. THE LORD'S SUPPER
The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements, bread and the fruit of the vine, is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ (II Peter 1:4), a memorial of His suffering and death (I Corinthians 11:26), and a prophecy of His second coming (I Corinthians 11:26), and is enjoined on all believers "until He comes."
8. THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER
All believers are entitled to, and should ardently expect, and earnestly seek, the promise of the Father, the Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian Church. With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of gifts and their uses for ministry, (Luke 24:29; Acts 1:4; 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31). This wonderful experience is distinct from, and subsequent to, the experience of the new birth. (Acts 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9).
9. THE EVIDENCE OF THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY
GHOST: The baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance (Acts 2:4). The speaking in tongues in this instance is the same in essence as the gift of tongues (I Corinthians 12:4-10; 12:28) but different in purpose and use.
10. ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION
The Scriptures teach a life of holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. By the power of the Holy Ghost we are able to obey the command, "Be ye holy, for I am holy." Entire sanctification is the will of God for all believers and should be earnestly pursued by walking in obedience to God's Word. (Hebrews 12:14; I Peter 1:15,16; I Thessalonians 5:23-24; John 17:7).
11. THE CHURCH
The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointment for the fulfillment of the great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the Church of the Firstborn, which are written in heaven. (Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:22; Hebrews 12:23).
12. THE MINISTRY AND EVANGELISM
A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for a twofold purpose:
a) The evangelism of the world; and
b) The edifying of the Body of Christ (Mark 16:15-20; Ephesians 4:11-13).
13. DIVINE HEALING
Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers. (Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16-17)
14. THE BLESSED HOPE
The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation, together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:13; I Corinthians 15:51-52; Romans 8:23)
15. THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF JESUS
The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, the salvation of national Israel, and the millennial reign of Christ on earth is the scriptural promise and the world's hope. (II Thessalonians 1:17; Revelation 19:11-14; Romans 11:26-27; Revelation 20:1-10).
16. THE LAKE OF FIRE
The devil and his angels, the beast and false prophet, and whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. (Revelation 19:20; 20:1-15).
17. THE NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH
We, "according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth wherein dwells righteousness." (II Peter 3:13; Revelation 21 & 22).