About Beverly

Mission Statement & Purpose

What we Believe

• The Authority of Scripture

  We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men, and the Divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life. II Tim.3:16,17; II Pet. 1:9-21; Ps. 119:160.

• The Tri-Unity of the Godhead

  We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Gen. 1:1 & 26; Isa. 6:8; 9:6; John 1:1-3; 10:34-38; I Cor. 12:4-6; II Cor. 13:14; I Pet. 1:2; Rev. 1:8 & 11; 4:8; Col. 1:15;Heb. 1:11.

• The Deity & Humanity of Jesus Christ

  We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Ghost and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross as sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into Heaven, where, at the right and of the Majesty on High, is now our High Priest and Advocate. Luke 1:35; Mat. 1:18-25; John 1:1 & 14; I Cor. 12:3; Phil. 2:6-10; Gal. 4:4-5.

• The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

  We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and during this age to convict men, regenerate the believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service. John 3:5; 14:16 & 17; 15:8; Romans 8:9; I Cor. 12:13; II Cor. 3:18; Eph 1:13.

• The Fall of the Human Race

  1) We believe that man was created in the image of God but fell into sin, and is therefore lost, possessing a fallen nature, and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained. Gen. 1:27; 3:6; Ps 51:5; Rom. 3:23; 5:12 & 19; Gal. 3:11; and, further — 2) We believe that those born again possess two natures and that they may be victorious over the old nature through the power of Christ, but they cannot eradicate that old nature, until we are with the Lord Jesus Christ in glory and we put off that which is mortal, and put on that which is immortal. I Cor. 15:51-54; Rom. 6:13; 8:12 & 13; Gal. 5:16-24; Eph. 4:22-24; Col. 3:10; I Pet. 1:14-16; I John 3:5-9.

• The Blood Atonement & Resurrection of Jesus Christ

  We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provided the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit, and thus become children of God. John 3:3 & 6-8; Acts 16:30-33; Rom. 6:23; II Cor. 5: 17; Heb. 9:7-25; CoI. 2:13; Isa. 53:11; Zech. 13:1; Rom. 8:1; 5:1.

• The Observance of the Lord's Supper & the Practice of Water Baptism

  We believe that the Lord’s Supper and Water Baptism are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are however, not to be regarded as means of salvation. Acts 8:26-29; John 3:23; Rom. 6:3-5; Matt. 3:16; Co1. 2:12; I Cor. 11:23-28.

• The Church

  We believe that the Church is composed of all such persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ, of which, He is the head. Matt. 16:18; I Cor. 12:13; Eph. 1:3.

• The Local Church

  1) We believe that only those who are thus members of this universal body of believers shall be eligible for membership in the local church. Matt. 13:19 & 38; 25:34; Luke 12:32; Co1. 1:13; James 2:5; II Pet.1:11; Matt. 6:33. — 2) We believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and the Head of the Church, and that every local church has the right, under Christ, to decide and govern its own affairs. Acts 2:41-42; I Cor. 11:2; Eph. 1:22-23; Eph. 4:11; Acts 20:17-28; Col. l:18; Eph. 5:23-24.

• The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

  We believe in the personal, imminent and premillennial coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; and that this “Blessed Hope” has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer. Acts 1:11; I Thes. 4:13-17; John 14:1-6; I Cor. 15:20 ff; I Cor. 15:51- 54; Matt. 25:34; Rev. 19:6-10; 22:5.

• The Bodily Resurrection of the Dead

  We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead; of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord; and of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting punishment. I Thes. 4:13-18; I Cor. 15:42-44 & 52; John 20:27; Rev. 20:11-15.

• The Existence & Personality of Satan

  We believe that Satan or the Devil, was created by God as an angel, but through pride & rebellion became the enemy of His Creator; that Satan became the unholy god of his age and the ruler of all the powers of darkness, and is destined to judgment of an eternal justice in the lake of fire. Job 1:6 & 7; Matt.4:1-11; II Cor. 4:4; Rev. 20:10.

• The Separation of Believers

  1) We believe in the personal separation of all believers from worldly & sinful practices; and — 2) We believe that as a church body we are to be separated from all ecumenical organizations that promote the uniting together of an one world (ecumenical) church.

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