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We Believe:
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 The Divine Trinity consists of three Persons: The Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost. 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 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 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 That Man was created 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 restoration by the shed blood of Jesus Christ 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, guilt 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 That Sin is an inward spiritual attitude of rebellion to God, expressed
in outward acts of disobedience Hebrews 9:29 Romans 3:10, 23 Acts
3:19 Romans 10:8-13 Jude 3:24 That Perfection is continuous spiritual journey for those who are
sanctified and consecrated unto God 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
continuous state of 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. This is a daily undertaking for believers, who
as human beings will never be perfect in themselves. Nevertheless, each
person should endeavor to imitate Christ, quickly repent of any shortcomings
daily, and develop an accountability plan to address and correct any ongoing
issues of sin. 1 Peter 2:21-22 1 Peter 1:15 John
3:8-9 Corinthians 10:13 Matthew 5:48 The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost) 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 That Divine Healing of sickness for all believers
is provided through the atonement 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 The second coming of Jesus Christ and 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 That Tribulation will occur between Christ’s second coming for
his bride and His return in Judgment 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 In the 1000-year reign of Jesus Christ on earth 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 descends from heaven to earth and
destroyed his enemies at the battle of Armageddon, He will set up His holy
government which is going to be worldwide. It will be a time of peace, joy,
holiness, comfort, justice, full knowledge, 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 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 The Great White Throne of Judgment as the final judgment when
all the wicked will stand before God 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 reward. Revelation 20:11-15 Galatians 3:10
Ecclesiastes 12:14 John 5:24 2 Peter 3:9 In Eternal heaven and Eternal hell as literal places of final
destiny 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 The lake of fire (commonly called hell) is the final abode of
Satan and those sinners who reject Jesus as their Lord and savior. Hell is
the place of eternal torment for the devil, his angels and all those who
reject Christ as the savior. In Water baptism by immersion, as Jesus instructed his
disciples to perform Believing in Christ produces an inward change in our heart; baptism
in water is an outward act by which we
testify of the change that has taken place in our hearts. Coming out of the
water is a symbolic reference to being “born-again” (sometimes likened to
coming out of our mother’s womb). It
is important to note that while Baptism is a recommended complement to
salvation, Baptism alone does not assure salvation. Salvation is only
guaranteed by a sincere belief and confession of the risen Savior (Jesus) as
Lord of one’s life. Mark 16:16 Matt 28:19-20 Acts
2:38-41 Acts 8:37-39 Romans 6:4, Romans 10:9-10 In the Lord’s supper, practiced as a remembrance of His death
until He returns 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
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