What We Believe
THE SCRIPTURES - The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Thess 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21).
THE GODHEAD - Our God is one, but manifested in three Persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, being coequal (Deut. 6:4;Phil. 2:6). God the Father is greater than all; the Sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28; John 16:28; John 1:14). The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1; John 1:18; John 1:14). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal (John 14:16;John 15:26).
MAN, HIS FALL AND REDEMPTION - Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God, but through Adam's transgression and fall, sin came into the world. The Bible says "...all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God," and "...There is none righteous, no, not one." (Rom. 3:10; 3:23). Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the works of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God (Rom. 5:14; 1 John 3:8). Salvation is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the Law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God (Eph. 2:8-10).
ETERNAL LIFE AND THE NEW BIRTH - Man's first step toward salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance. The New Birth is necessary to all men, and when experienced, produces eternal life (2 Cor. 7:10; John 3:3-5; 1 John 5:12).
WATER BAPTISM - Baptism in water is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36-39).
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST - The Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt. 3:11; John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38,39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:1-4).
SANCTIFICATION - The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return (Heb. 12:14; 1 Thess. 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 3:12-14; 1 Cor. 1:30).
DIVINE HEALING - Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Church today (James 5:14,15; Mark 16:18; Isa. 53:4,5; Matt. 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24).
RESURRECTION OF THE JUST AND THE RETURN OF OUR LORD - The angels said to Jesus' disciples, "...This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven." His coming is imminent. When He comes, "...The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air..." (Acts 1:11; 1 Thess. 4:16,17).Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years (Rev. 5:10;20:6).
HELL AND ETERNAL RETRIBUTION - The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the lake of fire and, therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The lake of fire is literal. The terms "eternal" and "everlasting," used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in denoting the duration of joy and ecstasy of saints in the Presence of God (Heb. 9:27; Rev. 19:20).
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
REBORN
If you've lived a life apart from knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we will show you how to receive His free gift of salvation. Being actively involved in a local church with solid, Bible-based teaching will help you continue to grow spiritually, and show you how you can fulfill God's purpose in your life. John 3:16 & 1 John 5:13
RECOVERY
Connecting to local church provides support and encouragement through difficult times. You will learn how to use God's Word to help you walk free of the past and start a new life worth living. There is nothing too difficult for God. Jeremiah 32:27; Luke 18:27 & Isaiah 43:18-19
RESTORATION
No matter what has happened, God, the Creator, has a better life for you. He has placed Pastors in the local church to teach you how to use His Word in every circumstance, to beat the odds and win in life; He wants to give you a life greater than all you could ask, hope or dream. Jeremiah 29:11 & Ephesians 3:20
RELATIONSHIPS
Whether you're looking for help to strengthen your current relationships, fix broken ones or connect with new people, God has created the church to be a source of encouragement, reconciliation and growth. Romans 12:18 & 1 John 4:12 & Hebrews 3:13
RECONNECT
If you've always been away, welcome back. There's no time like the present to assess your life and reconnect with what's most important: knowing and growing in the Lord. Getting planted in a local church will help you keep moving in the right direction. Hebrews 10:25 and 1 Corinthians 12:21-26
If you are looking for a church that is relevant in its Bible teaching, has great ministry for your children and teens, and if you like praise and worship that is passionate and God-centered, you'll find all of this and more at New Beginnings Family Church.
Salvation
Here's how you can receive Jesus as your Lord & Savior right now:
1) Recognize that you are a sinner, lost, without God, and without hope (Rom. 3:23).
2) Admit that Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you from sin by His own precious blood.
3) Come to God, turning away from sin and confessing Jesus as your Lord - and you shall be born again.
(The Holy Spirit will then make you a new creature - a new creation - cleansing you from all sin by the authority of the Word of God and by the blood of Christ which was shed to pay for your sin.)
4) Believe from your heart and confess with your mouth that God does forgive you of your sins and that you are born again.
Romans 10:9, 10 says "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
If you are ready to turn from a life of sin and become new in Christ, Pray this prayer:
(If you need to talk to us first, contact us!)
Dear God, I come to You in the Name of Jesus. I admit that I am not right with You, and I want to be right with You. I ask You to forgive me of all my sins. The Bible says if I confess with my mouth that “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in my heart that God raised Him from the dead, I will be saved (Rom. 10:9). I believe with my heart and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is the Lord and Savior of my life. Thank You for saving me! In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen. If you prayed this prayer for the first time, we would like to know.