Apostasy

We believe that this local church is obligated to separate itself from the ecclesiastical apostasy and compromise which is characteristic of this age and that its members are obligated to observe personal separation from the things of the world (Rom. 16:17-18; I Cor. 5:1-13; 6:19-20; II Cor. 6:14-18; I Tim. 4:1-6; II Tim. 3:1-5; II Pet. 2:1-3; Jude 3-4).

We are opposed to any kind of compromise with error. We are disheartened and alarmed by the following trends among evangelicals throughout the world:

1. The making of concessions to unsaved intellectuals.
2. The willingness to accept theistic evolution.
3. The recognition of the ecumenical movement.
4. The willingness to reconsider Biblical inspiration.
5. The belittling of the precious doctrine of the imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
6. The willingness to cooperate beyond proper doctrinal lines for the sake of evangelism.
7. A compromising attitude toward worldly practices such as social drinking, smoking, dancing, watching corruption both in the theater and on television, membership in secret orders, and a critical attitude toward those who oppose worldliness among believers.

We are opposed to liberal theology, neo-orthodoxy, and new-evangelicalism. We desire to obey the Bible which says to:

1. Try them (I John 4:1).
2. Mark them (Rom. 16:17).
3. Rebuke them (Titus 1:13).
4. Reject them (Titus 3:10).
5. Withdraw thyself from them (II Thes. 3:6).