We
Believe:
In the Divine inspiration of
the Bible and as the infallible
Word of God.
The Divine
Trinity consists of three Persons:
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
The Deity of
Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth,
in His sinless life, teachings, crucifixion, resurrection,
ascension, and coming return to this earth in power and glory to
rule.
That
Man was created in the image of God
before whom he walked in innocence, holiness and purity, but by
voluntary disobedience and transgression, he fell to the depths of
sin. Therefore, the only means of being cleansed from sin is through
repentance and faith in the finished work at Calvary.
That
Perfection is a spiritual growth
for those who have been sanctified and consecrated unto God.
In the
Baptism
of the Holy Ghost for all believers who are living
sanctified lives and that it is evidenced by the speaking in tongues
as the Spirit gives utterances.
That
Divine Healing of sickness for all
believers is provided through the atonement.
The second coming of Jesus and the
Rapture of the church.
That
Tribulation will occur between
Christ’s second coming for his bride and His return in Judgment.
In the
1000 year reign of Jesus Christ
on earth.
The
Great White Throne Judgment as the
final judgment when all the wicked will stand before God.
The new heaven and new earth will replace the current heaven and
earth.
In
Eternal
heaven and
Eternal hell
as literal places of final destiny.
In
Water baptism by immersion as Jesus
commanded.
In
Restitution where stolen goods are
returned to their rightful owners.
In the
Lord’s supper, practiced to
remember His death until He returns.
BIBLE
We believe that the Bible is “God’s Word”. The truths revealed
in it did not have their origin with men, but with God. The
Holy Spirit inspired the human authors of the Bible. We
therefore believe that the bible is without error, completely
true, relevant and an up-to-date book. We receive the
sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament as eternal,
authoritative, coherent, complete and all
sufficient, and the only infallible rule of faith. Its message
is intended primarily for the human race. It is expressed in
words and in terms, which human beings can understand. It’s
central theme and purpose is the salvation of man.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Peter 1:20-21
Psalm 12:6
Matthew 24:35
Psalm 119:160
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TRINITY
We believe in the Divine Trinity. One Triune God exists in
three Persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - eternal in
being, identical in nature, equal in power and glory and
having the same attributes and perfections
Matthew 3:16-17
2 Corinthians 13:14
Hebrews 9:14
1 Peter 1:2
1 John 5:7
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JESUS CHRIST
Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ, the Son of the living God. He
came to the world purposely to save sinners according to the
scriptures. He has existed throughout eternity, one of the
persons of the Holy Trinity. He is the Son, the only begotten
Son of God and the beloved of God. His coming to the world had
been foretold before He ever came in the flesh to die for us.
He was born by Virgin Mary, conceived of the Holy Spirit,
without sin. He lived a perfect life, preached the gospel of
the kingdom of God, performed miracles, healed the sick and
raised the dead. He
voluntarily surrendered his life to his enemies to be
crucified. He then resurrected, and ascended to heaven to
become our high priest. Jesus Christ will return to establish
the kingdom of God on earth, and rule as King of Kings and
Lord of Lords with His saints forever.
Matthew 17:15-17
John 1:1-14
Acts 2:32-33
Hebrews 4:14-15
Revelation 1:13:16
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FALL OF MAN
Man (Adam) was created in the image of God before whom he
walked in innocence, holiness, and purity, but by voluntary
disobedience and transgression, he fell from the glory of God
to the depths of sin. The consequence of this is that all
mankind became sinners by nature having been born after the
fallen image of Adam. In his fallen state man is incapable of
pleasing God or having any relationship with Him. Every man is
totally inclined to evil, guilty and without excuse, deserving
the condemnation and judgment of a just and Holy God.
Genesis 1:26-31
Genesis 2:7
Psalm 139:14
Col. 1:16
Psalm 51:5
Mark 1:15
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SALVATION
Sin is an inward spiritual attitude of rebellion towards God,
which is expressed in outward acts of disobedience. Man in his
fallen state cannot approach God or save himself and therefore
needs a savior. Jesus Christ came to save us from our sins.
Himself without sin, He took our sins upon Him, died in our
place, and rose again from the dead, that we might be forgiven
and receive eternal life. The word
salvation in the Greek means “soteria” which is translated
“saving” or “deliverance” and preservation from
destruction and judgment. To appropriate salvation, we must
acknowledge our sins and repent from them; we must believe
that Christ died for us, and rose again; we must receive the
risen Christ as our personal Savior, and we must publicly
confess Him as our Lord.
Hebrews 9:29
Romans 3:10, 23
Acts 3:19
Romans 10:8-13
Jude 3:24
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SANCTIFICATION
The word sanctification in the Greek language is
“hagiasmos” meaning (1) to be apart from sin (2) consecrated
unto God, to be conformed to His holiness, purity, and
perfection of character. The scripture teaches that
“sanctified” is what the believer is [not a process, but a
state, which the believer has already entered into once and
for all. Acts 20:32; Romans 15:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13;
Hebrews 10:10-14; Ephesians 5:25-26; 1 Peter 1:2; Acts 26:18],
and “perfect” is what he is expected to be. Perfection is a
spiritual growth for those who have been sanctified and
consecrated. Therefore it is the total yielding of one’s life
to the Holy Spirit, living the crucified life; being an
overcomer; and being conformed to the image of Christ Himself.
Perfection and true holiness are impossible without the
indwelling of the Holy Spirit. All attempts at achieving
perfection without the Holy Spirit generally results in
frustration and failure, inasmuch as “flesh”
cannot crucify flesh.
1 Peter 2:21-22
1 Peter 1:15
John 3:8-9
Corinthians 10:13
Matthew 5:48
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BAPTISM OF THE HOLY
SPIRIT
The baptism in the Holy Ghost is a supernatural enduement with
power from heaven to equip the Christian for effective witness
and service.
The initial evidence of Holy Spirit Baptism is speaking in
unknown tongue as the spirit give utterance. The unknown
tongue is a prayer language given to the believer, understood
by God but unknown to man. It enables the Christian to build
up his own spiritual life by direct and continual communion
with God, and is the gateway into a life in which both the
gifts and fruits of the Holy Ghost should be manifested. In
the New Testament church, this experience was considered
normal for all believers.
Joel 2:28
Luke 3:16
Acts 2:38-39
Acts 19:2
Mark 16:17
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DIVINE HEALING
Sickness is a direct consequence of the fall of man and his
continuance in sin. Redemption not only dealt with sin but
also its consequences, which includes sickness and diseases.
Christ died on the cross; bore not only our sins, but also our
sicknesses. Healing for our bodies from God comes to us
through appropriation of the finished work of Christ on the
cross of Calvary by faith in the word of God and manifestation
of the gift of healing. Not only believers receive healing for
our bodies, but also we may minister healing and deliverance
to others in the name of Jesus. This can be accomplished by
laying on of hands, praying for others in absentia and by
getting bible believing church elders to anoint them with oil
in the name of the Lord.
Luke 13:11,16
James
2 Corinthians 1:19-20
1 John 3:8
Mark 16:17-18
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THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH
The rapture describes an event in the future when Jesus Christ
will in the twinkling of an eye, change all believers (living
and dead) to immortal, giving them a resurrected body, and
catching them up to meet the Lord in the air. The word rapture
simply means sudden snatching out of this world of the
believers. The actual word used in the bible is “caught up”.
This event marks the beginning of the seven years reign of
Antichrist.
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
1 Corinthians 15:23, 51-58
Phil 3:2-21
1 John 3:1-3
Luke 21:31-35
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THE GREAT TRIBULATION
This is a seven-year span of future world history of the reign
of antichrist following immediately after the rapture: It will
be the darkest time the world has ever known. It is “the day
of vengeance of our Lord.” Man’s cup of iniquity is filled to
overflowing, and God brings judgment upon the earth for man’s
rejection of His son. During this period, the people of Israel
will turn to Christ, when they will be reconciled to God
through Him whom they rejected and whom they asked Pilate to
crucify.
Daniel 9:24-27
Isaiah 61:2
Revelation 19
1 Thessalonians 1:10
Revelation 3:10
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THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF
JESUS CHRIST
The millennial age is period of one thousand years, in which
the purpose of God is fully realized on the earth. It will be
a time of theocratic kingdom. This period will come after the
seven years reign of antichrist. After the Lord Jesus Christ
has descended from heaven to earth and destroyed his enemies
at the battle of Armageddon, He will the set up His holy
government which is going to be worldwide. It will be a time
of peace, joy, holiness, glory, comfort, justice, full
knowledge, the removal of curse and sickness.
Isaiah 11:1-10
Isaiah 35:1-10
Zechariah 9:9-10
Zechariah 14:16-17
Revelation 20:1-15
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JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
The judgment seat of Christ is the judgment of believers. It
is not a judgment of condemnation but a judgment of reward
where believers will be rewarded according to our faithfulness
in our service to God, quality of our Christian walk and the
use of our God-given gifts and talents.
Romans 14:10
II Corinthians 5: 10
I Peter 4: 17
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THE GREAT WHITE THRONE OF
JUDGEMENT
This is the ultimate end of sin and rebellion against
authority and the holiness of the Almighty God; to be cast
forever into the lake of everlasting fire. This ultimate
judgment of the Great White Throne is for unbelievers only.
The only ones who may escape this final judgment are those who
are written in the Book of Life. The names recorded in this
book are the names of those who during their life on earth
availed themselves, through faith, of God’s mercy and grace.
Those who put their faith in Christ’s atoning sacrifice have
passes through their own appropriate judgment before the
judgment seat of Christ - not for condemnation but for
assessment of their reward.
Revelation 20:11-15
Galatians 3:10
Ecclesiastes 12:14
John 5:24
2 Peter 3:9
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THE ETERNAL HEAVEN
The present earth that is so marred and cursed by Satan’s evil
will pass away after the Great White Throne Judgment. After
the dissolution of the present (atmospheric) heaven and earth
at the end of the one thousand years (the millennium), God
will create a new heaven and a new earth better than anything
this world has ever known. The new earth will be the Christian
heaven. It is the glorious eternal home of born-again
believers.
Matthew 24:35
Revelation 21:1-5
John 14:1-3
Revelation 22:1-5
2 Peter 3:10
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ETERNAL LAKE OF FIRE
(HELL)
The lake of fire (commonly called hell) is the final abodes of
Satan and those sinners who reject Jesus as their Lord and
savior. Hell is the place of eternal torment for devil, his
angels and all those who reject Christ as the savior.
Revelations 19: 7
Luke 16:19-31
Revelations 20:10,15
Matthew 25:33-34
John 14:1-3
Rev 7:15-17
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WATER BAPTISM
Believing in Christ produces an inward change in our heart;
baptism in water is an outward act of obedience, by which we
testify of the change that has taken place in our hearts. By
this act, we make ourselves one with Christ in His burial and
in His resurrection; we are separated from the old life of sin
and defeat; we come out of the water to lead a new life of
righteousness and victory, made possible by God’s power in us.
Mark 16:16
Matt 28:19-20
Acts 2:38-41
Acts 8:37-39
Romans 6:4
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RESTITUTION
Restitution is the act of restoring anything to it’s rightful
owner; act of giving an equivalent for loss or damage.
Restitution makes a person pay back just debts, restore stolen
or misappropriated articles, uncover his crimes and confess
his lies. This is to be done whether the person injured knew
it or not - God knows.
Genesis 20:1-18
Genesis 32:9-32
Luke 19:8-10
Philemon 7:21
Acts 24:16
Note: Restitution that would implicate others or bring injury
or harm to others, needs care and God’s wisdom.
In such cases, it is necessary to seek counseling from a
faithful, experienced, competent, matured Christian teacher
and preacher (who, of course, believes and teaches “the whole
counsel of God”).
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THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements - bread and the
fruit of the vine is the symbol expressing our sharing the
divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a memorial of
His suffering, death and a prophecy of His second coming.
Jesus Christ commanded the church to do it in His
remembrance. The bible record also shows the early church took
this commandment seriously.
Luke 22: 14-19
Acts 2: 42, 46
2 Peter 1:4
1 Corinthians 11:26
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