We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He brought from Heaven a saving gospel by which gospel men shall be judged at the last day. See Matthew 3:17Matthew 3:17 · KJVAnd lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.; Matthew 17:5Matthew 17:5 · KJVWhile he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

That the New Testament is our only infallible rule of faith and practice, and that true believers will hold and patronize the commandments, precepts, and life example of Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:6-9Galatians 1:6-9 · KJV⁶I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: ⁷Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. ⁸But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. ⁹As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.; 2 Timothy 3:16-172 Timothy 3:16-17 · KJV¹⁶All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: ¹⁷That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.; Revelation 22:18-19Revelation 22:18-19 · KJV¹⁸For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: ¹⁹And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book..

That only adult believers are subjects of Faith, Repentance, and Baptism, “for the remission of sins.” Mark 16:16Mark 16:16 · KJVHe that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.; Acts 2:38Acts 2:38 · KJVThen Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.; Galatians 3:27Galatians 3:27 · KJVFor as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.; Luke 14:28Luke 14:28 · KJVFor which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?.

We believe that trine immersion of the candidate kneeling in the water, being thrice dipped forward into the name of the Father, and into the name of the Son, and into the name of the Holy Ghost is valid baptism. Matthew 28:19Matthew 28:19 · KJVGo ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:; Romans 6:5Romans 6:5 · KJVFor if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:.

That the Salutation of the holy kiss is a Christian institution belonging to true believers, prompted by divine love. 1 Peter 5:141 Peter 5:14 · KJVGreet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen..

That feet washing, according to the precept and example, is a Christian ordinance to be observed in the church of His humble followers. John 13:4-17John 13:4-17 · KJV⁴He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. ⁵After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. ⁶Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? ⁷Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. ⁸Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. ⁹Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. ¹⁰Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. ¹¹For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. ¹²So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? ¹³Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. ¹⁴If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. ¹⁵For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.Read more →; John 15:10John 15:10 · KJVIf ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love..

That the Lord’s Supper is a full meal, taken in the evening, intervening, and in connection with the ordinances of feet washing and the communion; it typifies love and friendship. Matthew 26:26Matthew 26:26 · KJVAnd as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.; 1 Corinthians 111 Corinthians 11 · KJV¹Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. ²Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. ³But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. ⁴Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. ⁵But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. ⁶For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. ⁷For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. ⁸For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. ⁹Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. ¹⁰For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. ¹¹Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. ¹²For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God.Read more →; Luke 22:20Luke 22:20 · KJVLikewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you..

We believe that the bread and wine of the Holy Sacrament is not the supper, but the communion of the body and blood of the Lord, to be perpetuated in remembrance of Him until He comes again. Luke 22:19-20Luke 22:19-20 · KJV¹⁹And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. ²⁰Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.; 1 Corinthians 10:161 Corinthians 10:16 · KJVThe cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?.

That anointing the sick with oil in the name of the Lord is a divine privilege to be observed by the church with prayer and faith according to James 5James 5 · KJV¹Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. ²Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. ³Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. ⁴Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. ⁵Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter. ⁶Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you. ⁷Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. ⁸Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. ⁹Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. ¹⁰Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. ¹¹Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. ¹²But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.Read more →.

That unity of faith and practice is the sequel of Christ’s prayer for His children “that they may be one” even as He and the Father are one, and is essential for the welfare of the church. John 17:11John 17:11 · KJVAnd now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.; 1 Corinthians 1:101 Corinthians 1:10 · KJVNow I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment..

We believe that war and retaliation are not compatible with Jesus Christ and His doctrine and cannot in any way be practiced by His followers. We maintain a neutral or defenseless position and seek to overcome evil with good. Jesus says, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world then would my servants fight, but now is my kingdom not from hence,” John 18:36John 18:36 · KJVJesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence..

Again saith the Scriptures: “...the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but might through God to the pulling down of strongholds, casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-52 Corinthians 10:4-5 · KJV⁴(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ⁵Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

We believe that Biblical non-conformity to the world is an essential doctrine. A plain garb, anciently adopted by the church becomes our humble profession as soldiers of King emmanuel. Non-conformity will direct and influence our relation to customs, business transactions, amusements, and recreation. Non-conformity is a guard against pride, fashions, extravagance, intemperance, and popularity. In keeping with the spirit of non-conformity we do not believe in political voting, holding of political office, belonging to any secret or oath bound society, military service, or use of law to collect damages or to injure anyone.

Non-conformity includes abstinence from all appearance of evil and the signing of allegiance to worldly organizations or movements whereby we would “be unequally yoked together with unbelievers.” We believe that God through Christ Jesus has called us from the kingdom of this world unto His spiritual kingdom by the renunciation of sin, and the work of grace in the heart by the Holy Spirit. Jesus says “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”