The Bible is the inspired Word of God, giving a true history of the creation of heaven, earth, and humanity and containing a correct prophecy of the ages to come regarding heaven, earth, and the destiny of humanity. Moreover, there is no salvation outside of what is taught in its pages.


Water baptism is an essential part of New Testament salvation and not merely a symbolic ritual. It is part of entering into the kingdom of God (God's church, the bride of Christ), and therefore, it is not merely a part of local church membership. (See John 3:5; Galatians 3:27).

How we are baptized and in what name is vitally important to the obedience of God's word and the plan of salvation.


The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit (John 3:5). This spiritual baptism is necessary to put someone into the kingdom of God (God's church, the bride of Christ) and is evidenced by speaking in other tongues (other languages) as the Spirit of God give utterance.

It was prophesied by Joel (Joel 2:28-29) and Isaiah (Isaiah 28:11), foretold by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:11), purchased by the blood of Jesus, and promised by Him to His disciples (John 14:26; 15:16). The Holy Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost upon the Jews (Acts 2:1-4), then upon the Samaritans (Acts 8:17), and later upon the Gentiles (Acts 10:44-46; 19:6). "The promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call" (Acts 2:39).
God's Plan For Salvation

Repentance

Baptism in Jesus Name

The Holy Ghost
The Out-Pouring of the Holy Ghost

In the Old Testament, the second of the three annual festivals was Pentecost, also called the feast of harvest (Ex. 23:16), and the day of first fruits (Num. 28:26). It was celebrated seven complete weeks, or fifty days, after Passover.

The significance in the New Testament was what happened at Pentecost.
What's the Difference?

Our church services can be an entirely new experience for a first-time visitor. Our worship services are full of energy and excitement as we give praise and glory back to God.
  • We Play Musical Instruments

    • ...because in the Bible we read, "...and all the house of Israel played before the Lord on all manner of instruments..." (II Samuel 6:5)

  • We Clap and Shout Unto God

    • ...because in the Bible we read, "...o clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph." (Psalms 47:1)

  • We Lift Our Hands In Praise

    • ...because in the Bible we read, "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord." (Psalms 134:2)

  • We Sing with All Our Hearts

    • ...because in the Bible we read, "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise." (Psalms 98:4)

  • We Pray Together Out Loud

    • ...because in the Bible we read, "...they lifted up their voices to God with one accord..." (Acts 4:24)