
Faith Statement


THE STATEMENT
OF FAITH
All programs and activities which is the base of the congregation are
based
on at all times in agreement with the following creed, conviction and in creed
with the Word of God:
THE SCRIPTURES
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of the Holy men of yore
which
talked and wrote by the inspiring of the Holy Spirit. The New covenant, as
written
in the New Testament, is accepted as our infallible signpost in order of our
attitude and dogma. (2 Tim 3:16; 1 Thes 2:3; 2 Pet 1:19-21)
THE GODHEAD
God is Trinity and is revealed as the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit
which
is equal against each other. (Fil 2:6; 1 Joh 5:7) God the Father is majestic
(Joh 14:26), the source of the Word (Logos) (Joh 16:28). The Son is the Word
which became flesh (Joh 1:1 & 7). The Holy Spirit arise forth of the Father
as well as the Son and is forever (Joh 15:26)
THE HUMAN BEING, HIS SIN AND HIS REDEMPTION
The human being is a created essence, which is formed in resemblance
of God, but due to Adam's transgression and fall of man, sin became part
of the world. "Everyone has sinned and be missing the magnificence of
God. "As it is written: There is no one righteous, not even one". Jesus
Christ, the Son of God, is revealed to work against the works of the enemy,
and gave His Life and shed His Blood to reconcile men with God. (Rom 3:10;
3:23; 5:12; 1 Joh 3:8). Men are saved by the grace of God through his faith
in Christ Jesus and not because of the works he has done, so that no one
can be glorious. (Ef 2:8-9)
THE NEW BIRTH AND ETERNAL LIFE
The first step for men to be born again and eternal life is to be
sorrowful
of all his sin. The new life is important for everyone to gain eternal life
(Joh 3:3-5; 1:12-13; 2 Cor 7:9-10; 1 Joh 5:12)
WATER BAPTISM
Water Baptism is a direct instruction, only to saints and is done by
immerse.
This is a step of obedience. This is a Christian's identification with Christ,
believing in His death, His burial and His resurrection. (Matt 28:19; Rom
6:4;
Col 2:12; Act 2:38; 8:36-39; 19:3-4; Mark 16:16)
THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM
The Holy Spirit baptism is a gift of God as promised by Jesus Christ to
all
saints which is received after receiving new life. The experience is
confirmed by a sign by the speaking in tongues as given by the Holy
Spirit it self. (Matt 3:11; At 2:38-39; 19:1-6; 2:4; 1:5 & 8; Joh 1:33)
SANCTIFICATION
The Bible teaches us that no one will see God without sanctification. We
believe the sanctification is a definite dogma starting at the stage of born
again going on till the completeness of Salvation. (Heb 12:14; 1 The 5:23; Fil
3:14; 1 Pet 1:16)
With reference to sexual issues, we believe in heterogeneous relationships
between a natural man and a natural woman within the spectrum of a lawful
marriage, no other practices will be accepted.
OTHER TRUTHS AND REVELATIONS
This ministry is respective for any other truths and revelations which are
inspired by the Holy Spirit within the Scriptures.
DIVINE HEALING
Divine Healing of all sickness is provided by the reconciliation work
of Christ. This happen through super natural power of God through the
anointing with oil, prayer, faith and the laying on of hands. (Isa 53:4-5;
Matt
8:17; Mark 6:18; Jam 5:14-15; 1 Pet 2:24; Mark 6:13)
SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
With the second coming only those who "died in Christ" will be the first
to be resurrected. After that all those who are still alive will be carried
off
on the clouds to meet with Him. (Act 1:11; The 4:16-17)
THE HELL END ETERNAL DAMNATION
Those who died without Christ as their Lord and Savior are lost and will
be
thrown into the Lake of Fire. (Heb 9:27; Rev 19:20)
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
To praise and worship God according to His Word (Ps 149 & 150)
CASTING OUT OF DEVILS AND DELIVERANCE
Casting out of devils and deliverance is a direct instruction given by
Jesus
Christ to His followers. (Joh 14:12; Act 16:18; Mark 16:17; Matt 10:8; Mark
3:15; 6:13)
EXPANDING THE KINGDOM OF GOD
God's instruction is to go out and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing
them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and
then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands He has given us.
(Matt 28:19; Mark 13:10; 16:15)
PRACTICING THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
To practice the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to the Scriptures.
(1 Cor 12:1-10; 1 Cor 14:1,26 & 39)
LAYING ON OF HANDS
The laying on of hands is one of the fundamental teachings of Christ.
(Heb 6:1-2; Gal 1:12, Act 6:5-6; 1 Tim 4:14; Act 13:3; 2 Tim1:6; Matt 19:13-15
Mark 16:18; Luk 4:40; Luk 13:13; Joh 14:12; Act 28:8)
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