Believe

Firstchurch affirms that the Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God and is, therefore, our authority for salvation and Christian living (II Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17). Some of the primary doctrines of the Bible that we embrace include:
 

About God

There is one God who knows all things and has all power. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh (humanity), and is the fullness of the Godhead bodily. Jesus Christ was, at the same time, both fully God and fully man. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1-14; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 2:5; 3:16)
 

Sin and Salvation

Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. We are required to seek after God and obey his plan for entering his kingdom. Salvation is offered freely by Gods grace and through faith and Him (Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9). Jesus Himself declared that we must be born again of water and spirit. This saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel through repentance (death to sin) baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial) and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection). (John 3:3-5; I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4; 37-39; Romans 6:3-4; Hebrews 11:6). This was, and is, the consistent message and experience of the New Testament Church. (Acts 2:38; 4:12; 8:12-17; 10:43-48; 19:1-6)
 

The Church

The church is the body of Christ and His ambassadors in this world. The mission of the church is to spread the gospel and lead the lost to Christ. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. (Mark:16:15; I Corinthians 12; II Corinthians 5:20; Philippians 2:5-11; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 10:25)
 

Praise and Worship

Praise and worship are pleasing to the Lord. Worship involves both inward and outward expressions of thankfulness, awe, joy and love. Demonstrative actions such as clapping hands, lifting hands, leaping for joy, shouting, dancing, singing, playing musical instruments, testifying publicly, praying aloud and so forth are biblical and appropriate expressions of praise and worship. (Psalms 47:1; Psalms 66:1-2; Psalms 149:3; Psalms 150; Acts 4:24; I Corinthians 14:26; Ephesians 5:19; I Timothy 2:8)
 

Christian Living

We believe that God, who is holy, calls each of us into relationship with him. As Christians we are commanded to love others. we should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly. We should live a life of separation from the world. The fruit of the Spirit (including love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance) should be manifest in all that we say and do. (Psalms 29:2; Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 6:14-17; Ephesians 4:22-24; Galatians 5:22-23; Hebrews 12:14)
 

About the Future

Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15)