A.L.F.M. Statement of Faith
We Believe ...There is one God, eternally existent, who has revealed Himself to man as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Deut. 6;4; John 10:30; Luke 1:35; 1 John 5:7)
...the Bible is the inspired and only infallible word of God authoritative written Word of God.
(2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1: 19-21)
...in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, His substitutionary and atoning death, bodily resurrection, and personal future return to earth in power and glory to reign for a thousand years.
(The Gospels; Revelation 19:11-20:6)
...in the blessed hope, the rapture of the church at Jesus' return.
(John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonions 4:13-18)
... the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentence and faith in the precious blood of Jesus.
(Hebrews 9:11-14; Ephesians 2:8,9)
...regeneration (the new birth) by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary for salvation, which should be proclaimed by water baptism
(John 3:5-7;Mark 16:16)
...the redemptive work of Jesus provides healing for the body in answer to believing prayer.
(Isaiah 53: 4,5; 1 Peter 2:24)
...the baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ernestly ask for it and obey God.
(Acts 2:38,39; 5:32)
...in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life.
(1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 Peter 1:13-16
...in the resurrection of the saved and the lost, the saved to everlasting life, the lost to everlasting damnation.
(John 5: 25-29; 1Corinthians 15; Revelation 20:11-15)