What we believe
The Bible
The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and perfectly preserved Word of God. It is true in all that it teaches. As the flawless Word of God, it is our only authority for what we believe and how we live (2 Tim 3.15-17).
God and Jesus
There is one God, who has revealed Himself as Father; through His Son, in redemption; and as the Holy Spirit, by emanation. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)
Sin and Salvation
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Rom 3.23-25; 6.23; Eph 2.8-9).
The Gospel
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.)
Christian Living
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. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)
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. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)
Our Pastor
Ronald Cox
Senior Pastor
Pastor Cox has been a licensed minister for over 40 years. He became pastor of First Pentecostal Church in 1998. Prior to coming to First Pentecostal Church, he was a pastor in Syracuse, Indiana.
He attended Jackson College of Ministries and was ordained in 1998 by the United Pentecostal Church, International.
Pastor Cox is also the North Central Chaplain and the IN District Chaplain for Christian Prison Ministry and has a burden for those who are incarcerated and bringing them the word of God.
He and our First Lady, Sister Cox, have three children and nine grandchildren.
Where you belong!
The first step to a brighter future starts here
At First Pentecostal Church, we want you to come as you are. You don’t have to be perfect; none of us are. We are a group that loves God and people and strive to reach the lost. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need prayer or would like a Bible Study.