What we believe

TENETS OF OUR FAITH

I The Holy Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:16-17

We believe that the Bible is inspired by God.

II The Eternal Godhead 1 John 5:7

We believe that God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

III The Fall of Man Romans 5:12

We believe that man was created in the image of God but that by voluntary disobedience and transgression he fell from perfection.

IV The Plan of Redemption John 3:16

We believe that while we are yet sinners Christ died for us, saving those who believe on Him from condemnation.

V Salvation through Grace Ephesians 2:8

We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly through grace; that we have no righteousness of our own and must come to God pleading the merits and righteousness of Christ the Saviour.

VI Repentance and Acceptance 1 John 1:9

We believe that upon sincere repentance and a whole hearted acceptance of Christ we are justified before God.

VII The New Birth John 3:3

We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one.

VIII Daily Christian Life Hebrews 6:1

We believe that it is the will of God that we be sanctified daily, growing constantly stronger in the faith.

IX Water Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Mathew 28:19, 1 Corinthians 11:28

We believe that water baptism by immersion is a blessed outward sign of an inward work.

We believe in the commemoration and observance of the Lord’s Supper by the use of the broken bread, a type of Christ’s body which was broken for us and by the juice of the vine, which reminds of the shed blood of the Saviour.

X The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:4

We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit endues the believer with power from on high and that His incoming is the same as in Bible days.

XI The Spirit-Filled Life Galatians 5:15, 25

We believe that it is the will of God that we live and walk in the Spirit daily

XII The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:1 -11, Galatians 5:22

We believe that the Holy Spirit may bestow upon the believer the gifts of wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues and/or interpretation of tongues; and that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance) is evidence of a Spirit-filled life.

XIII Moderation Philippians 4:5

We believe that the moderation of the believer should be known of all men; that his experience and daily walk should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism.

XIV Divine Healing James 5: 14-16

We believe that divine healing is the power of the Lord Jesus Christ to heal the sick in answer to the prayer of faith

XV The Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4: 16-17

We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent

XVI Church Relationship Acts 16:5

We believe that having been born into the family and invisible body or Church of the Lord, it is the duty of the believer, whenever this lies within his power, to identify himself with the visible church of Christ upon the earth; and that such visible church is a congregation of fellow believers.

XVII Civil Government Romans 13:1 -5

We believe that the civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of human society and that rulers should be upheld at all times except in things opposed to the will of God

XVIII Judgement 2 Corinthians 5:10

We believe that all will be judged one day before God and receive either eternal life or death.

XIX Heaven 1 Corinthians 2:9

We believe that Heaven s the glorious habitation of the living God and that His Son Jesus has gone ahead to prepare a place for those who believe in Him.

XX Hell Revelation 20:10, 15

We believe that Hell is a place of suffering and torment made for the devil and his angels. It is where the unbeliever goes until both are cast into the Lake of Fire.

XXI Evangelism James 5:20

We believe that bringing unbelievers to a saving knowledge of Christ should be the church’s primary concern in this world.

XXII Tithing and Offerings Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7

We believe that tithing or the giving of ten percent of one’s income will be blessed and honoured by God.