Open Door Bible Church

Distinctives

Independent
We believe in the autonomy or independence of the local church. We believe that each body of believers ought to answer only to the head of the church, who is Christ. We do not owe allegiance to any denominational or national body which might cause us to compromise our faith or practice. (Ephesians 1:22; 5:23; Colossians 1:18)

Fundamental
We believe in declaring and defending the fundamentals of the faith. We believe that we are commanded to "earnestly contend for the faith" (Jude 3) and that this will always involve separation from those who are deviating from the clear stand on the gospel and the related doctrines of the Word of God. We also believe that we are commanded to separate from disobedient brethren who, after all efforts of reconciliation are past, refuse to align their belief or behavior with the Word of God. God's Word is clear on these matters.
(Romans 16:17; I Corinthians 5:11-13; II Corinthians 6:14-18; Ephesians 5:11; II Thessalonians 3:14-15; Titus 3:10-11)

Evangelistic
We believe that every believer has a primary God-given responsibility to go forth and tell all of the saving grace of God found in Jesus Christ. This we do by going ourselves and sending forth others to every part of the world to tell of God's love gift for them.
(Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8)