ARC is a Bible-based church. This means that we seek to base all of our beliefs and our lifestyle on explicit passages of the Bible or on biblical principles. Based on Scripture, we believe the following. . .

The Bible • God • Sin & Salvation • Christian Living • Healing • Future

About The Bible

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, giving a true history of the creation of heaven, earth, and humanity and containing a correct prophecy of the ages to come regarding heaven, earth, and the destiny of humanity. It is the authority for salvation and Christian living (2 Timothy 3:15-17).[Top]

About God

There is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is the creator of heaven and earth, and of all living beings. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), in the son (Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit).Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man (Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:16)[Top]

About Sin & Salvation

Sin is the transgression of the commandments of God. Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The New Testament experience of salvation comes by identifying with the Gospel through repentance from sin, water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost, after which the Christian is to live a godly life as a sign of true salvation (Acts 2:36-42).[Top]

About Christian Living

After we are saved from sin, we are commanded, “Go, and sin no more” (John 8:11). As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today (Mark 12:28-31; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10).[Top]

About Healing

The suffering of the Lord Jesus Christ paid for the healing of our bodies. Matthew 8:17 says, “…Himself took our infirmities and bare our sicknesses.” Jesus said to believers, “they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover” (Mark 16:18).
“Is there any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him” (James 5:14-16).[Top]

About The Future

Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11 15).[Top]