As members of the Church, we subscribe to the following doctrines and practices of the Christian Faith in accordance with the Scriptures:

Section A: Doctrines

1. Concerning THE BIBLE:

The divine inspiration and complete reliability of the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, as originally given, and their supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice
(Jn. 10:35, 16:13-15; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; 2 Pet. 1:20-21, 3:15-16).

2. Concerning GOD:

The unity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in the eternal Godhead, with the distinction of persons in that unity
(Gen. 1:1-2, 26-27; Deut. 6:4; Mt. 28:19; Jn. 1:1-2,14,18, 14:16-17; Acts 5:3-4; 2 Cor. 13:14).

3. Concerning JESUS CHRIST:

• The incarnation, by means of the virgin birth, of the Son of God and the unique combination of the divine and human natures in the sinless person of Jesus Christ
  (Jn. 1:1,14; Mt. 1:20-25; Lk. 1:35; Gal. 4:4; Col. 2:9; 1 Tim. 2:5,6; Heb. 1:1-13, 2:14-18, 4:15; 1 Pet. 2:22; 1 Jn. 3:4).
• The sacrificial death, as our representative and substitute, of the Lord Jesus Christ
  (Mt. 20:28; Jn. 1:29; Rom. 3:25; 2 Cor. 5:14-15,19-21; Heb. 9:14,22, 10:12; 1 Jn. 2:2).
• His triumphant bodily resurrection from the dead
  (Mt. 28; Lk. 24; Jn. 20, 21; Acts 2:24-32; 1 Cor. 15:3-8, 20).
• His ascension and exaltation at God's right hand, and intercession as great high priest for His people
  (Acts 1:9, 5:31; Eph. 1:20-23; Heb. 4:14-15, 12:2).
• His personal return to receive His people, judge the world and establish His everlasting kingdom.
  (John 14 3; 1 Thes. 4:15-17; 2 Thes. 1:7-l0; Is. 9:6-7; Lk. 1:32-33; Rev. 21, 22).

4. Concerning the HOLY SPIRIT:

• The sending by the Father of the Holy Spirit to bear witness to the Son
  (Jn. 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:13-15; Acts 1:4-5,8; 2:14).
• The Holy Spirit's work of convicting the world of sin, righteousness and judgement
  (Jn. 16:8-11; 1 Cor. 2:4-5).
• His power for the conversion of sinners, their incorporation into the Body of Christ, the Church, and His indwelling and empowerment of believers for witness and service
  (Acts 1:8, 2:38; Rom. 8:9-11; Titus 3:4-7; 1 Cor. 2:12, 6:11, 12:4-11, 13; Jn. 14:17; Eph. 3:16).

5. Concerning MAN:

• His original creation in the image and for the Glory of God
  (Gen. 1:26,27, 2:7; Ps. 100:3; Is. 43:7).
• The universal sinfulness, guilt and lost condition of all mankind since the Fall, making everyone subject to God's wrath and judgement
  (Gen. 3; Rom. 3:9-23, 5:12-14, 6:23).
• The formation of a new redeemed humanity, foreshadowed in Israel and being fulfilled in and through the universal/catholic Church of Christ
  (Rom. 8:28-30; 2 Cor 5:17-19; Eph 2,3, 4:11-24; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet 2:9-10).

6. Concerning SALVATION:

• The necessity of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the work of regeneration and sanctification.
  (Jn. 3:5-8; 16:8-11; Titus 3:4-7; 1 Thes. 4:3,7,8; 2 Thes. 2: 2:13)
• The justification of the sinner solely by the grace of God through faith in Christ.
  (Rom. 3:21-28; Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:4-9)
• The evidence of the new birth and spiritual life in growth in grace, knowledge, holiness and good works.
  (Eph. 2:10; 2 Tim. 2:19; Titus 3:8; Heb. 12:10-14; James 2:17-18; 1 Pet. 1:14-23)
• The eternal security of all true believers in Christ.
  (Jn. 6:37,47, 10:27-29; Rom. 8:28-39; 1 Jn. 5:9-13)
• The final resurrection and redemption of the saved to eternal blessedness and the resurrection of the lost to judgement and eternal separation from God.
  (Jn. 5:27-29; Rom. 14:9-l0; 1 Cor. 15 51-57; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; Phil. 3:20-21; Dan. 12:2; Rev. 20:11-15)

Section B: Practices

1. Concerning BAPTISM:

The observance of the baptism of believers, normally by immersion, on personal confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
(Mt. 28-19-20; Acts 2:41, 8:35-38, 10:44-48).

2. Concerning the LORD'S SUPPER:

The rememberance of the Lord's death in the breaking of bread usually on the first day of the week, and the reception at the Lord's table normally of all baptised believers whose conduct is in harmony with their confession of faith
(Lk. 22:14-19; Acts 2:42,46; 20 7; Rom. 14:1-9, 15:7; 1 Cor. 5:6-8; 1 Cor. 11:23-26).

3. Concerning FELLOWSHIP AND DISCIPLESHIP:

The provision of opportunities for fellowship, prayer and instruction of believers, and for the exercise of spiritual gifts for edification, subject to the Lordship of Christ.
(Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12, 13, 14; Eph. 4:1-16; Heb. 10:23-25; 1 Pet. 4:7-11)

4. Concerning EVANGELISM AND MISSION:

The responsibility of the local Church, both as individual and collective witnesses, to proclaim the Gospel of Christ in the immediate neighbourhood and nation as well as in the regions beyond
(Mt. 28:18-20; Mk. 16:15; Lk. 24: 44-48; Acts 1:8; 1 Pet. 2:9; 3:15)

5. Concerning STEWARDSHIP:

The recognition of every believer's responsibility and privilege to contribute to according to his gifts, talents and resources) to the work of God and the extension of His Kingdom.
(Rom. 12:1-13; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 16:1-2; 2 Cor 8, 9)

6. Concerning LEADERSHIP:

Recognition and respect for Church Leaders; particularly:

• the Elders, whose qualifications for office are specified in 1 Tim. 3:1-7 and whose duties are outlined in 1 Pet. 5:1-3.
• the Deacons whose qualifications for office are specified in 1 Tim. 3:8-l and whose duties (as indicated in their designation) involve their assisting the Elders in the administration and service of the Church. (Phil. 1:1; 1 Thes. 5:12-13; 1 Tim. 5:17; Heb. 13:17)