- In the verbal inspiration of the Bible. ( II Peter 1:18,21)
- In one God eternally existing as the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
- That JESUS CHRIST is the only begotten SON of the FATHER (John3:16), conceived of the HOLY GHOST (Matt. 1:20), that JESUS CHRIST was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father as the intercessor. (Acts 2:23-33)
- That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded from God for all and necessary for the forgiveness of sins. (Rom. 3:23)
- That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by fai
th in the blood of Jesus Christ, through the Word and by the Holy Ghost. (John 3:16; Rom 5:1-2; Tit 3:5)
- In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Jesus Christ, through the Word and by the Holy Ghost. (1 Thes 4:3; Heb 13:12)
- Holiness is God's nature and standard of living for His people. (Hebrews 12:14)
- In the Biblical instructions regarding tithing and giving. (Mal 3:8-10)
- In the baptism by immersion and all who repent should be baptized in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. (Acts 2:38; 4:10-12; 8:16; 10:47-48; 19:3-6)
- In the baptism of the Holy Ghost. (Matt 3:11; Acts 1:4-8)
- In the speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and that it is the initial evidence of the Holy Ghost. (John 15:26; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7)
- In the "BIBLICAL PRECEPT", to be subject to the counsel and admonition of those who are over us in the Lord. (Heb. 13:7; I Tim 5:17)
- In the Lord's Supper. (I Cor 11:23-32)
- In the bodily resurrection, eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked. (John 5:28-29; Acts 24:15; Rev 20:5-6)
- In the teaching of God's Word for the perfecting (Maturing) of the Saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Eph 4:12)
- In the ministering to those who are broken-hearted and troubled in mind. (Gal 6:1)
- In the interceding in prayer to God for all men. (I Tim 2:1-3)
- In PRAISE and WORSHIP to God. (Psalm 149:1)
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