About

What we Believe

We are a Bible-based church. We base all of our beliefs, and our lifestyle on specific passages of the Bible and on Biblical principles found in Scripture.

THE BIBLE

The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the sole authority for salvation and Christian living.

Scripture:  2 Timothy 3:15-17

GOD

There is one God. He has revealed Himself as our Father in His Son, Jesus Christ. He has also revealed Himself as the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Ephesians 4:4-6, Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 3:16

THE GOSPEL

The Gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Similarly, we obey the Gospel by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection).

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 1 Peter 4:17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:37-39, Romans 6:3-4

SIN AND SALVATION

Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation is available to all by grace through faith, based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25; 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9

CHRISTIAN LIVING

As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today.

Scriptures: Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10

THE FUTURE

Jesus Christ is coming again to bring His church with Him to Heaven. At the end of time, the final resurrection and the final judgment will take place. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous will inherit eternal death.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 20:11-15

How We Worship

WE RAISE OUR HANDS

I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

WE CLAP OUR HANDS

O clap your hands, all ye people.

Scripture: Psalm 47:1

WE SING AND PLAY MUSIC

Praise God with musical instruments. Worship in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

Scripture: Psalm 150, Ephesians 5:19

WE WORSHIP WITH A JOYFUL NOISE

Make a joyful noise unto God all ye lands.

Scripture: Psalm 66:1

WE PRAY ALOUD

The early church lifted up their voice to God with one accord in prayer.

Scripture: Acts 4:24

WE DANCE IN THE SPIRIT

Let them praise his name in the dance.

Scripture: Psalm 149:3

WE INCLUDE TEACHING, PREACHING, SPIRITUAL GIFTS, AND TESTIMONIALS

Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26

The Apostolic Church - Bartlett

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