AGAPE STATEMENT OF FAITH

God: One God, eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Tim.1:17; Jn.1:14; 14: 4- 24).

Jesus Christ: The only begotten Son of the Father. The Second Person of the Trinity who is equally God. Born of a virgin and lived a holy life. Died on the cross for the sins of the world, was buried but rose on the third day. Now is seated in heaven and will be coming back for the church.

The Holy Spirit: The Third Person of the Trinity who is equally God He teaches, guides, convicts of sin, empowers to live a Christian life.

The Bible: Inspired, inerrant, infallible word of God and authority in all matters of faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16).

Salvation and Forgiveness: All men are sinners and can only be saved and forgiven by receiving Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (Rom. 3:23; 5:8-12, Jn. 3:16; 5:18-29; 17:3; Titus 3:5; Rev. 20:11-15).

The Church: A living spiritual body of which Christ is the head and the saved as members of (Col. 1:18). Church Ordinances: Baptism and The Lord’s Supper The only ordinances instituted by God (Rom. 6:3-10; Col. 2:12; 1 Cor. 11:23-33).

Church and State: Government is ordained by God. All Christians are to be faithful citizens of the state. The church is independent, autonomous, and free from ecclesiastical or political authority (Rom. 13:1-7).