What We Believe

OUR BELIEFS

The core beliefs of First Church are based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these Biblical Doctrines.

GOD

We believe there is only one God, who revealed Himself to humanity in the person of Jesus Christ. Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Timothy 3:16; John 14:9

SALVATION

We believe salvation is only found in Jesus Christ and is appropriated to humanity by God’s grace through the New Testament new-birth experience. Acts 4:12; Ephesians 2:8; John 3:3-7

WATER BAPTISM

We believe the new-birth experience is comprised of repentance, water baptism by full immersion in the name of Jesus Christ, and the infilling of the Holy Spirit. This is the New Testament pattern for all believers to follow as a result of their faith in Christ. Acts 2:38; Luke 13:1-5; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 19:5-6

HOLY SPIRIT

We believe when someone receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit, that person will speak with other tongues under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:4; Acts 19:6; Isaiah 28:11

CHRISTIAN LIVING

We believe disciples of Christ are called to live a holy, pure life before God and all humanity. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Hebrews 12:14

THE FUTURE

We believe the church will be raptured by Christ prior to the great tribulation and will exist with Him forever in eternity. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 1:10

HEALING, SIGNS & MIRACLES

We believe God’s power is still active in the church and healings, signs, and miracles are available to God’s people through faith in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:8; 1 Corinthians 2:4; 1 Peter 2:24

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