The Holy Scriptures

Wellington accepts, acknowledges and teaches the Bible as God’s written revelation to man (1Cor. 2:7-14; 2 Peter 1:20, 21), verbally inspired in every word (2Tim. 3:16), absolutely inerrant in the original documents, infallible, and God-breathed.  The Holy Spirit overshadowed the human authors that through their individual personalities and different styles of writing they composed and recorded God’s Word to man (2 Pet. 1:20, 21) without error (Mt. 5:18; 2Tim. 3:16).  

While there may be several applications of any given passage of Scripture, there is but one true interpretation.  The meaning of Scripture is found by diligently applying the literal grammatical-historical method of interpretation under the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit (John17; 16:12-15; 1Cor 2:7-15; 1John 2:20).  It is the responsibility of believers to ascertain the true intent and meaning of Scripture, recognizing that proper application is binding on all generations.  The truth of Scripture stands in judgment of men; never do men stand in judgment of it. 

The Bible constitutes the infallible rule of faith and practice for Christians both as individuals and as His church (Mt. 5:18; 24:35; John 10:35; 16:12, 13; 17:17; 1 Cor 2:13; 2Tim 3:15-17; Heb 4:12; 2Pet. 1:20, 21).