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We are an evangelical community that leads sinners to salvation in Christ through the preaching of the gospel and brings together believers under common beliefs, founded on the Holy Scriptures. While not an exhaustive list, this is a summary of our basic convictions, which should be known and embraced by all our members.
1. WE BELIEVE in the divine inspiration of the Holy Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-17), given through the action of the Holy Spirit using chosen men (2 Peter 1:21). Its content is unchangeable (Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18-19) and not subject to updating (Matthew 24:35). Through it, we are guided to eternal life (John 5:39). It is our only rule of faith and practice, which we must obey (Deuteronomy 27:10) and never exceed (1 Corinthians 4:6; Isaiah 8:20). Its interpretation depends on the agreement and summation of its statements (Matthew 4:5-7; Acts 15:15). The definition of sin presented in it is the “transgression of the divine law” (1 John 3:4).
2. WE BELIEVE in one God (Ephesians 4:6), eternal (Genesis 21:33), revealed in three distinct persons who are equal in power, glory, and majesty: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:13). He is the Creator of the Universe, of all things in heaven and earth (Revelation 4:11), visible and invisible (Hebrews 11:3), and especially the crown of creation: human beings (Psalm 8:3-8), by a supernatural and immediate act, and not by an evolutionary process (Genesis 2:7; Hebrews 11:3 and Revelation 4:11).
3. WE BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Hebrews 4:14), fully God (Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 2:9), fully Man (1 Timothy 2:5). We believe in His supernatural conception and virgin birth (Matthew 1:20-25), in His substitutionary and atoning death (Romans 4:24-25), in His bodily resurrection from the dead (Luke 24:36-43; Acts 3:15), and in His ascension to heaven (Luke 24:50-51), from where He will return (Acts 1:10-11) to complete His redemptive work (Philippians 3:20-21).
4. WE BELIEVE in the Holy Spirit, consubstantial with the Father and the Son, who convicts men of sin (John 16:11), regenerates the sinner, leading to the experience of the new birth (John 3:5; Titus 3:5), dwells in the bodies of the justified (1 Corinthians 3:16), is called “the seal of the promise” and “the guarantee of our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:13-14), and guides the children of God (John 16:13; Romans 8:14; 1 John 2:20,27).
5. WE BELIEVE in the fall of man, which occurred through Adam and affected the entire human race (Romans 5:12), depriving him of the glory of God with which he was created (Romans 3:23). Only repentance from his sinful condition and acts (Luke 24:47), followed by faith (Ephesians 2:8) in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, can save him from divine wrath (Romans 5:9) and condemnation to hell (Matthew 23:33), making him an heir of eternal life (Titus 3:4-7).
6. WE BELIEVE in the necessity of regeneration, which occurs through the Word of God (1 Peter 1:23) and the work of the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5), which Jesus referred to as the new birth (John 3:5), a work of divine grace received through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). This experience includes the forgiveness of sins, justification, and the beginning of a sanctification process (1 Corinthians 6:11), which should be perfected throughout the Christian journey (2 Corinthians 7:1).
7. WE BELIEVE that salvation is available to all (Matthew 11:28; 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9) and that man is responsible for his choices and decisions (Joshua 24:15), exercising free will. He can either respond to the divine call (1 Corinthians 7:17) through the Word, which inspires faith (Romans 10:17), or resist the divine action (Acts 7:53; Hebrews 3:7-8) and reject the redemptive offer (Matthew 23:37; John 5:40; Acts 13:46). Even in their spiritual blindness, sinners must seek God (Acts 17:27), and by divine grace (2 Timothy 1:9), they can draw near to Christ (Ephesians 2:13).
8. WE BELIEVE in the baptism commanded by Jesus (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16), performed by immersion in water (Acts 8:35-39), which publicly expresses our faith (which identifies, appropriates, and confesses) in Christ’s substitutionary death, burial, resurrection (Romans 6:3-5), and position at the right hand of God (Ephesians 2:6). Baptism is the seal of faith in the new covenant, just as circumcision was in the old covenant (Colossians 2:11-12; Romans 4:11).
9. WE BELIEVE in the baptism in the Holy Spirit, performed by Jesus Christ (Luke 3:15-16), as an experience subsequent to salvation (Acts 8:12-17), where one receives the presence of the Spirit of God (Ephesians 1:13) but not automatically His empowerment (John 20:22; Acts 1:8). The initial physical evidence of this baptism is the manifestation of speaking in other tongues (Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7), and it constitutes an empowerment to witness (Acts 1:8), remain in the faith (2 Timothy 1:14), and be progressively transformed into the image of Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:18).
10. WE BELIEVE in the contemporary nature of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, distributed according to His will (1 Corinthians 12:11) for the edification of the Church (1 Corinthians 14:5), evangelism (1 Corinthians 14:24-25), and that they should be administered with order and decency (1 Corinthians 14:40).
11. WE BELIEVE in the family as a divine institution, initiated by the marriage between a man and a woman (Matthew 19:4-6) and expanded through the reproduction of children. Marriage should be honorable (Hebrews 13:4), monogamous (1 Timothy 3:2), with fidelity between spouses and exclusivity in the conjugal act (Matthew 5:27-28; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5). Remarriage is allowed if dissolved by the death of one spouse (Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:39) or in the case of adultery by the other party (Matthew 5:31-32; Matthew 19:7-9). However, in such circumstances, we believe that forgiveness should first be offered, and reconciliation and restoration should be sought. Divorce for other reasons does not grant the right to remarry, and those affected by it should either reconcile or remain unmarried (1 Corinthians 7:10-11; Matthew 19:12). Considering the biblical parameters for the definition of family, we interpret as sin anything that, besides disobedience to biblical instructions (1 John 3:4), collides with the divine plan for family life as determined by the Creator. This includes sexual practices such as fornication (sex before marriage) and adultery (relations with someone other than the spouse), as they dishonor marriage (Hebrews 13:4); homosexuality (Romans 1:26-27; Leviticus 18:22; 1 Corinthians 6:9), bestiality (relations with animals – Leviticus 18:23). The roles of men and women are well-defined in our creed, and their importance goes beyond reproductive matters. The leadership of the home is assigned to the man, referred to as the head (Ephesians 5:23; 1 Corinthians 11:3), to whom the wife should submit (Ephesians 5:22-24; 1 Peter 3:1). This value extends to church leadership, where wives cannot exercise authority over their husbands (1 Timothy 2:12), though they can serve alongside them (1 Corinthians 9:5), including in pastoral ministry. The leadership of men, in turn, should be loving, sacrificial, and servant-like (1 Peter 3:7; Colossians 3:19), both at home and in the Church (1 Peter 5:1-3). These distinctions are intended to ensure the practical functionality of the family and church structure without diminishing the importance of women as individuals, just as the submission children owe their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3) does not
12. WE BELIEVE in the Church, which is the body of Christ (Eph. 1:22, 23) and is built by Him (Mt. 16:18), the universal assembly of the righteous made perfect (Heb. 12:22, 23), the pillar and foundation of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15). In addition to its spiritual aspect, this Church is also physically expressed by the congregation of believers (Heb. 10:25) in different locations (Rev. 1:11), holding its meetings both publicly and in homes (Acts 20:20), without any weekly day distinct from others (Rom. 14:5; Col. 2:16,17). These gatherings aim at the preaching of the gospel (Acts 5:42), worship, and mutual edification (1 Cor. 14:26), and the celebration of the memorial supper of the new covenant instituted by the Lord Jesus – using bread and the fruit of the vine (Mt. 26:26-29; 1 Cor. 11:23-26). The expression of faith by its members is primarily seen through obedience to the Scriptures (Rom. 16:26) and the commandments of Jesus (Mt. 28:19; Lk. 6:46; Jn. 14:21). Standing for truth (Prov. 23:23), righteousness (Mt. 5:6), and striving for improvements in political and social matters is considered a duty of every Christian (1 Tim. 2:1-3), though we distinguish the civic rights of our members from the mission of the church as a body; the latter, in turn, reserves the right to guide its members on Christian values (Col. 3:22 to 4:1). The practice of charity and assistance to those in need, which begins with its members, should also extend to all, including those outside the Christian community (Gal. 6:10). Our creed is an expression of obedience that includes the behavioral aspect of those who embrace the same faith and, together, aim to walk in it. It does not impose the same beliefs and practices on outsiders, nor does it diminish their value as people; it only determines the continuity or not of someone in our community of faith.
13. WE BELIEVE in the practice of discipline for those who are part of the church and have sinned, beginning with personal correction, extending to exhortation with witnesses, to public confrontation, and potentially ending with exclusion (Mt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 5:2,13). This final measure applies to those who call themselves brothers but whose behavior does not support this (1 Cor. 5:9-13) and aims to protect the congregation from spiritual harm (1 Cor. 12:26) – although it does not prohibit attending worship, it involves ceasing to associate with the person (Titus 3:10,11) and removing them from responsibilities. The purpose of discipline is not to treat someone as an enemy (2 Thess. 3:14, 15) but to try to promote restoration (2 Tim. 2:24, 25). Therefore, we believe that Christians should have a distinctive behavior, and the use of substances that alter mental clarity and impair discernment – even if those who practice it claim they are not addicted – such as drugs and chemical substances, are considered sinful practices. Regarding alcohol consumption, although it is discouraged because it can lead to dependence and addiction, by avoiding public consumption of alcohol, the Christian not only avoids the appearance of evil (1 Thess. 5:22) but also shows love for others by giving up something that may offend the conscience of some brothers (1 Cor. 8:9-13); alcohol consumption that leads to drunkenness, however, is defined in the Scriptures as sin (Eph. 5:18).
14. WE BELIEVE in the resurrection of the dead (Mt. 22:23-32) as a foundational doctrine of Christ (Heb. 6:1, 2), and that there will be a distinction in the destiny of the resurrected – for eternal life and for eternal judgment (Dan. 12:2; Jn. 5:29) and also in the timing of this event for the saved and the lost (1 Cor. 15:21-26; Rev. 20:4-6).
15. WE BELIEVE in the coming judgment (Heb. 9:27) as a foundational doctrine of Christ (Heb. 6:1, 2), which will occur upon Christ’s return (Rev. 22:12), where there will be judgment of the works of the saints (2 Cor. 5:10) without questioning the merit of salvation (1 Cor. 3:15) and also of the wicked (Rev. 20:12-15), with no further opportunity for salvation (Mt. 25:46), thus beginning the eternal state where nothing will change (Rev. 21:1-4).