Biblical Authority
We believe that the Bible is the only and the sufficient
authority for what to believe and what to practice.
2 Timothy 3:16
Autonomy of the Local Church
Each local church is sovereign in itself and cannot be controlled
by any board, hierarchical system or another church.
1 Timothy 3:15
Priesthood of Believers
Every "born again" believer may pray without a human intercessor
directly to God through Jesus Christ as High Priest.
Revelations 1:5-6
Two Ordinances (Baptism and The Lord's Table)
Believer's baptism is for identification with the death, burial and
resurrection of Christ.
The Lord's Table is a memorial service involving worship,
fellowship and self examination. The elements of the service (bread
and cup) are only symbolic of the body and blood of Christ.
Acts 2:41-42
Individual Soul Liberty
Every man has the right to interpret the Scriptures, to hold and to
profess and to worship as he believes the Bible teaches. These things
are not to be forced upon any man.
1 John 2:27
Saved Church Membership
The membership of a New Testament local church consists of only those
who have openly confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and
demonstrated a willingness to obey the teachings of the Bible and
agree to the doctrine and standards of the local church.
Acts 2:42,47
Two Offices (Pastor and Deacons)
The offices of pastor and deacon are the only Bible recognized offices
in the local church. Both are chosen by the congregation. Other church
offices are necessary but must not be equated with these two.
Philippians 1:1
Separation of Church and State
Every believer should respect, sustain and obey civil authority so long
as it does not cause violation to conscience or Scriptural convictions.
There should be no organic union of church and state, but the state
should protect, not dominate or interfere with, the affairs of the
church.
Matthew 22:21