The doctrinal basis of AVTHS is the fundamental truth of the Christian faith as revealed in the whole of the Holy Scriptures, including:

• The one eternal God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• The Lordship of Jesus Christ in the life of the believer.
• The divine inspiration of the Bible and its final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
• The universal sinfulness of man which brings God’s condemnation on all men.
• The redemption from the penalty and power of sin solely through the sacrificial death and bodily resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• The justification of the sinner by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
• The present day ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
• The empowering of believers by the Holy Spirit for more effective service.
• The fellowship of all believers in the Universal Church which is the body of Christ.
• The expectation of the personal physical return of our Lord Jesus Christ, in power and glory.
• The eternal dwelling of the saints with God and the eternal separation of the unbelievers from Him.