Statement of Faith
We understand that there are many practices and doctrines that are considered orthodox which do not contradict the Scripture, but which are not directly addressed in His Word. We are committed to giving liberty in the belief and practice of these teachings, but we will endeavor to maintain the simplicity of the biblical testimony and its stated practices as we are given grace to perceive them. We do not accept any spiritual experience as having its source in the Holy Spirit that does not have a precedent in Scripture. We do not accept any revelation, vision, dream, prophecy, or discernment as truth, which contradicts Scripture, or cannot be verified by it. We do not believe that any other writings have the same authority as the canon of Scripture.
On the Lord’s Supper
We acknowledge the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper in remembrance of
Jesus and as a testimony of our communion (common-union) with Him in His
body, the church. We consider it a holy ordinance, but we do not accept
the teaching, that communion is for the purpose of remitting sins, which
Scripture testifies is based solely in the sacrifice of Jesus on the
cross (see Hebrews 9:25-28).
On Water Baptism
We believe that water baptism should be by immersion and accomplished
immediately after commitment to the Lordship of Jesus and His atoning
sacrifice for our sin. This ordinance is a personal and public statement
of faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on our
behalf, and is a commitment to lay down our lives to be one with Him in
His death, burial, and resurrection.
