Fundamental
What do we mean by fundamental? We believe in the fundamentals of the faith. To include but not limited to: The inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture from Gen 1:1–Rev 22:21 (2 Tim 3:16–17). The literal creation account found in Gen 1–2. These six days are comprised of literal 24-hour periods of time (Ex 20:11). Gen 1 is the chronological view that shows us God's creativity in those 6 days. Gen 2 is the thematic view where God centers on man as the pinnacle of His creation. We believe that Gen 1–11 is foundational to the Christian faith, and to deviate from a literal view of these chapters undermines all of Scripture and affirmed by Christ in His ministry (Matt 24:38–39; Mark 10:6; Lk 11:50–51; Jn 5:45–47). We believe in the virgin birth (Is 7:14; Matt 1:23–25; Lk 1:30–38). We believe that salvation comes only by grace through faith, not by works (Eph 2:8–9). That the Triune God is the One who makes salvation possible (Eph 1:3–14), and the provision for redemption from our sins was first spoken of immediately after the fall of man (Gen 3:15), and that this prophecy is progressive in nature, culminating in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. We believe that God call believers unto Himself, and they are eternally secure in Christ (Jn 6:35–40, 44–47; Jn 10:25–30), being sealed by the Holy Spirit for this purpose (Eph 1:13–14). We believe that only those whom the Holy Spirit enlightens can truly come to Christ, for it is foolishness to those who are perishing (1 Cor 2:14–16). We believe in the Five Solas: Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), Sola Fide (Faith Alone), Sola Christus (Christ Alone), Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), and Sola Deo Gloria (To the glory of God alone). We believe the core truths laid out in our doctrine.
Non-charismatic
The various sign gifts (tongues, prophecy, gifts of healing, gifts of miracles, gifts of knowledge) as seen in the early church were foundational to the church. We do not believe these gifts or the office of Apostle or Prophet are still in existence today. An Apostle was sent by Christ to establish the church. He had to have seen the resurrected Christ and walked with him during His earthy ministry (Acts 1:21–26). Paul met this requirement at his conversion (1 Cor 15:3–9). Prophets were chosen by God and used to foretell of future events. These two offices are closed because God has revealed all that man needs to know about Him from the beginning to the end (Gen 1:1–Rev 22:21); therefore there is no new revelation to come (2 Tim 3:16; Heb 1:1–4). The foundation of the church was laid on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2), Christ being the cornerstone and the Apostles and Prophets being the foundation (Eph 2:19–22). Miracles, signs and wonders were always used to authenticate the message and the messenger. In the Old Testament we saw these with Moses (Ex 4:1–8) and the Prophets (1 Kings 17:1; 18:24–39). In the New Testament we saw these with Christ (The Gospels) and the Apostles (Acts), the final time the message and messengers must be authenticated will be during the Tribulation period with the two witnesses (Rev 11:3–12).
The Church and Israel
We do not believe that the church and Israel are one entity. We believe these are two distinct entities formed at two different times with different purposes. The promise of a new nation (Israel) to be God's people was first promised to Abraham (Gen 12:1–3) and will come through his seed. The patriarchs of Israel are Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Thus began this nation as one people group. The church was founded by God on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2) and is comprised of both Jew and Gentile believers in Christ. Paul described the church as a mystery, meaning something previously unknown (Eph 3:1–11).
Evangelical
The task we have been given is to proclaim the gospel (Acts 1:8). The gospel is the perfect substitutionary death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus for sinners (1 Cor 15:1–4). We proclaim Him in both our words and deeds (Eph 2:8–10, Col 3:17; 2 Tim 4:2; 1 Pet 3:15).
Second Coming
The events of the return of Christ consist of the rapture of the church, the tribulation, the second advent, the establishment of the [physical/literal] reign of Christ on earth for one thousand years, and finally the eternal state of punishment for the unsaved and the eternal state of blessing for the saved.