Statement of Faith The one and living God, externally existent in three persons in unity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The divine inspiration and authority of Holy Scripture. The original perfection of creation, the inherent corruptness of man through the Fall; the necessity of repentance and regeneration by grace and through faith alone, and the eternal separation from God of the finally unrepentant. The virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension and abiding intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ. His second coming and millennial reign upon earth. Justification and sanctification of the believer through the finished work of Christ, and the resurrection of the believer in an incorruptible body. The ordinances of baptism by immersion and of the Lord’s Supper. The security of the believer as he abides in Christ. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following. The nine gifts of the Holy Spirit for the edification, exhortation and comfort of the Church, which is the Body of Christ. The functions of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, elders and deacons for equipping, governing and ministry to the Church. The privilege and responsibility of bringing tithes and offerings to the Lord.