OUR BELIEFS
(Jude 3, 1 Timothy 4:16, Romans 16:17)
1. THE HOLY BIBLE
That the Holy Bible, consisting of 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament, is the inspired word of God. we take the Bible as final authority in all matters concerning Christian conduct and works. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Proverbs 30:5-6, Revelation 22:18-19)
2. THE GODHEAD
That the Godhead consists of three separate, distinct and recognizable personalities and qualities, perfectly united in one.
The Father, the Son, and the Holy ghost are different persons in the Godhead, not merely names for one person. (Matthew 3:16-17, 2 Cor. 13:14, Matthew 28:19-20)
3. THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST
The virgin birth of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God. The crucifixion, death, burial and boldly resurrection of Jesus Christ.
(Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:4, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
4. TOTAL DEPRAVITY
The total depravity of sinfulness and guilt of all men since the fall, rendering them subject to Gods, wrath and condemnation.
(Job 14:4, Romans 3:23, 5:12-17, Psalms 1:5, Mark 7:21-23, Ephesians 2:1)
5. REPENTANCE
That repentance is a complete turning away from all sins and its deceitful pleasures and that it is required from every sinner before he can truly amd effectively believe in Jesus with saving faith. (Proverbs 28:13, Isaiah 55:7, Ezekiel 18:21-23, Mark 1:15, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19,21, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Hebrews 6:1-3)
6. RESTITUTION
That restitution is making amends for wrongs done against our fellow men, restoring stolen things to the rightful owners, paying debts, giving back where one has defrauded, making confession to the offended and apologizing to those slandered so as to have a conscience void of offence towards God and man. (Genesis 20:1-8, 14-18, Exodus 22:1-7, Leviticus 6:1-17, Numbers 5:6-8, 2 Samuel 12:1-6, Proverbs 6:31, Ezekiel 33:14-16, Matthew 23:24, Luke 19:8-9, Acts 23:1-5, 24:16, James 4:17. 5:6)
7. JUSTIFICATION
That justification (or regeneration), is the act of God's grace whereby one receives forgiveness and remission of sins and is
counted righteous before God, through faith in atoning blood of Jesus, standing before God as through he had never sinned.
(Psalms 32:1-2, Isaiah 1:18, Micah 7:19, John 3:3-8, Acts 13:38-39, Romans 3:24-30, 4:6-16, Romans 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Galatians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, 1 Peter 1:23.)
8. WATER BAPTISM
That water baptism is essential to our obedience after reconciliation with God. Water Baptism is one immersion (not three)
in the name of the father, and of son, and of the Holy ghost as Jesus commanded. (Matthew 28:19, 3:13-17, Mark 16:15,
Acts 2:38-39, 19:1-6, Romans 6:4-5)
9. LORD'S SUPPER
That the Lord's supper was constituted by Jesus Christ so that all believers (all members of the family of God) might partake thereof regularly, to “shew the Lord's death till he come” the emblems used are “unleavened bread” and “juice of the fruit of vine”. Anyone who eats and drinks unworthy brings “damnation” punishment and chastisement upon himself. (Matthew 26:26-29, Luke 22:17 -20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-30)
10. SANCTIFICATION
That entire sanctification is a definite act of God's grace subsequent to the new birth, by which the believers' heart is purified and made holy. It cannot be attained progressively by work, struggle or suppression, but is obtained blood of Jesus Christ. Holiness of life and purity of heart are central to Christian living. (Luke 1:74-75, John 17:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:3,7-8, 5:22-24, Ephesians 5:25-27, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:14-16.)
11. HOLY GHOST BAPTISM
That the baptism in the Holy ghost is the endowment of power from on high upon the sanctified believers. It is “the promise of the father” and when one receives this gift of the Holy ghost, it is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking a language unlearned previously, referred to as speaking in tongues as the spirit gives utterance. (Matthew 3:11, Acts 1:88, Luke 3:16, 24:49, John 1:30-33, 7:37-39, 14:16-17, 26, 16:12-15, Acts 1:5-8, Mark 16:17, Acts 2:1-18, 10:44-46, 19:1-6).
We do not teach or instruct people on how to speak in tongues. The Holy spirit gives utterance.
12. THE GIFTS AND FIVEFOLD MINISTRY
OF THE SPIRIT
1 Cor. 12:11, Ephesians 4:11
13. DELIVERANCE, ANOINTED WATER AND
ANOINTING OIL
Obadiah 1:17, Matthew 10:7-8, Mark 16:15-18,Mark 6:12-13, James 5:14
14. REDEMPTION
That redemption from the cause of the law, healing of sicknesses and diseases as well as continued health are provided for all people through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. (Exodus 15:26, Deuteronomy 7:15, Psalms 103:1-5, Proverbs 4:20-22,
Isaiah 8:16-17, 1 Peter 2:24, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 13:16, John 14:12-14, 10:10, Acts 10:38, James 5:14-16, 1 John 3:8, 3 John 2, Galatians 3:13-14)
15. PERSONAL EVANGELISM
That personal evangelism is a God-given and God-ordained ministry for every believer. Jesus commanded and God requires every believer to be a compassionate and fruitful soul-winner, bringing others to Christ. (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15,
Luke 24:46-49, John 17:18, Acts 1:8, 8:1-4, Psalms 126:5-6, Proverbs 11:30, Daniel 12:3, Ezekiel 3:17-21).
16. MARRIAGE
That marriage is binding for life. Monogamy is the uniform teaching of the Bible. Polygamy is contrary to God's perfect will and instruction. The Bible forbids a believer marrying an unbeliever. Also, under the New Testament dispensation, no one has a right to divorce and remarry while the first companion lives. When a person becomes converted, necessary restitution, on this line must be done without delay if he has married wrongly. (Genesis 2:24, Deuteronomy 7:1-4, Joshua 23:11-13, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Proverbs 31:10-31, Malachi 2:14-15, Romans 7:2-3, Ephesians 5:31-33, Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-9, Mark 10:2-12, Luke 16:18, John 4:15-19, Genesis 20:3,7.
17. RAPTURE
That the rapture (the first stage of the SECOND COMING OF CHRIST). It is the catching away from the earth of all living
saints and all who died in the LORD. The Rapture will take place before the great TRIBULATION and it can happen any time
from now. (In a twinkle of an eye without a moment of warning, the Trumpet shall sound and the dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain shall caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air, and so shall we ever be with the LORD. (John 14:1-3, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Thessalonians 4:13 -18, 5:4-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:5-7, Philippians 3:11, 20-21, 1 John 3:1-3).
18. RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD
That the Resurrection of the dead is taught in the Bible as clearly as the immortality of the soul. Every individual who has ever lived will be resurrected, some to honour and glory and others to everlasting shame and condemnation.
19. GREAT TRIBULATION
That the great tribulation will occur after the Rapture and will be a time of terrible suffering on earth. It is also referred to as the time of Jacob's trouble. (Matthew 24:21,22,29, Revelations 9:16, Mark 13:19, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, Revelation 13).
During this time, the Antichrist will take possession of his world for a reign of terror. He will be a system or organization but a person. A supernatural diabolical being in the form of a man, who will blaspheme and proclaim himself to be God. (Daniel 8:23,25, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12, Revelation 13:1-10).
The marriage supper of the lamb will take place above, while the tribulation continues on earth. (Revelation 19:1-10)
20. SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
The second coming of Christ will be just literal and visible as he is going away, and he is coming to execute Judgement upon the ungodly he will also then, set up his kingdom and reign on this present earth for a thousand years. (Zechariah 14:3-4, Matthew 25:31-46, Mark 13:24-37, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10, 2:8, Jude 14-15).
21. CHRIST MILLENNIAL REIGN
That Christ's millennial reign is the 1,000years literal reign of Jesus on earth, which will be ushered in by the coming of Jesus back to earth with ten thousand of his saints. At this time, he will judge the nations that dwell upon the face of the earth.
(Jude 14-15, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10.
- During this time, the Devil will be bound. Revelation 20:23
- It will be a reign of peace and blessing. Isaiah 11:6-9, 65;25, Hosea 2:18, Zechariah 14:9-20, Isaiah 2:2-4)
22. GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT
That the great white throne judgement is when God finally judges all (the living) and the dead, small and great) who have ever lived on the face of the earth according to their works. This is after the millennium. At this time, the
final judgement, known as the great white throne judgement will be held. All those from all ages, who have not yet been judged (believer's judgement, as sinners were accomplished by Christ on the cross. (John 5:24, 3:17-19) will stand before God at this time. The devil and his angles are judged at this time also and sent to the lake-fire forever. (Daniel 12:2-3, Matthew 10:15, 11:21 -24, 12:41-42, John 5:28-29, Romans 2:15-16, 14:2, 2 Peter 2:9, Jude 6, 1 Corinthians 6:1-4, Acts 10:42, Revelation 20:11-15).
23. NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH
That the New heaven and the new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness, we be made by God and the redeemed shall dwell with God forever.
- This present earth, which has been polluted by sin, will pass away after the great white throne judgement. (Psalms 102:25-26, Isaiah 51:6, 65:17, Matthew 5:18, 24:35, 2 Peter 3:10-13)
- No unclean thing will be there. We shall know each other. Our knowledge having been perfected. There will be no more curses upon anything. There will be no more night. The glory of the Lord will be the light thereof. (Isaiah 66:22, 2 Peter 3:12-13, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 1 John 3:2-3, Revelation 21:1-7, 22:1-5).
24. HELL FIRE
That hell-fire is a place of everlasting punishment. When sinners call who do not have their names in the book of life) will
suffer torments forever and ever. It was prepared for the devil and his angles (Matthews 25:4) but God has decreed and
those who forget him and reject Christ will also be cast there because of their sin and neglect of his salvation. (Psalms 9:17,
Matthew 5:22, 25:46, Luke 12:4-5. 16:19-31, Mark 9:43-47, Revelation 14:10-11, 20:12-15).
