We believe that the scriptures teach that the Law of God is the eternal and unchangable
rule of His moral government; that it is holy, just and good; and the inability which
which the Scriptures ascribe to fallen men to fulfill its precepts, arise entirely from
their love of sin; to deliver them through a Mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy law,
is one of the Means of Grace connected with the establishment of the visible church.
We believe that the scriptures teach that the visible church of Christ is a congregation
of baptized believers, associated by covenent in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel;
observing the ordinance of Christ; governed by His laws; and exercizing the gifts, rights
and privileges invested in them by His Word; it officers' qualifications, claims and duties
are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and titus.
We believe that the scriptures teach that the first day of the week is the Lord's Day and
to be kept sacred to religious purposes by the devout observance of all the means of grace,
both private and public, and by the preparation for that rest that remaineth for the people
of God.
We believe that the scriptures teach that civil government is of Divine appointment, for
the interest and good order of human society; and that magistrates are to be prayed for,
concientiously honored and obeyed; except only in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus
Christ, who is the only Lord of conscience, and the Prince of the Kings of the earth.
We believe that the scriptures teach that there is a radical and essential difference
between the righteous and the wicked; that such only as through faith are justified in the
name of the Lord Jesus,
and sanctified by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in His esteem; while all such as
continue in impenitence and unbelief are in His sight wicked, and under the curse; and this
distinction holds among men both in this life and after death.
We believe that the scriptures teach that the end of the world is approaching and the last
day Christ will descend from heaven and raise the dead from the grave for a final retribution;
that a solemn separation will then take place; that the wicked will be adjudged to endless
punishment, and the righteous to endless joy; and that this judgment will fix forever the final
state of men in heaven or hell, on principles of righteousness.
We believe that the scriptures teach that all believers are entitled to, and should expect, and
earnestly seak, 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 the early Christian Church.
With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of gifts and their uses
for ministry. This is distinct from, and subsequnt to, the experience of the new birth.
We believe that the scriptures teach that the baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost is
witnessed by the physical sign of speaking with other tounges as the Spirit of God gives them
utterance.
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