Tenants of Faith
1. The Bible: The divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures:
The Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all-sufficient in its provisions, and comprehensive in its sufficiency.
(2Timothy 3:16; 2Peter 1:21)
2. The One True God:
The existence of the One True God, Maker of the whole universe; indefinable, but revealed as the Trinity Godhead – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – one in nature, essence, and attributes: Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent.
(Genesis 1:1, Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
3. Man’s Depraved Nature:
All people have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. We are subject to eternal punishment and need repentance and regeneration.
(Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6).
4. The Savior:
Man’s need of a Savior has been met in the person of Jesus Christ because of His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection, and ascension, His abiding intercession, and second coming.
(Matthew 1:21; John 4:42; Ephesians 5:23; Philippians 2:6-11).
5. Repentance, Regeneration, Justification, and Sanctification:
All people have to repent and confess their sins before God and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit, and in God’s gift of Eternal Life to the believer.
(Luke 5:15; Acts 2:38; Romans 4:25, 5:16; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3).
6. The Ordinances (Sacraments) of the Church:
The Ordinance of Baptism by immersion is a testimony of a convert who has been born again, according to St John 3:3( infants are not baptised but are dedicated to the Lord).
The Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper, which should be partaken by all members who are in full fellowship
(Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:16; Luke 22:19-20).
7. Baptism, Gift, and Fruit of the Holy Spirit:
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following, and in the operation of the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers
(Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:8-11; Galatians 5:22-23).
8. The Second Coming and the Next Life:
The Resurrection of the saved and the unsaved. Those who are saved to the resurrection of life, and the unsaved to the resurrection of damnation
(Daniel 12:2; Mark 13:26; John 5:28-29; Acts 1:11, 10:42; Romans 2:7-11, 6:23)
9. Tithes and Offerings:
Tithing and the giving of free-will offerings toward the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe God blesses a cheerful giver
(Genesis 14:18-20, 28:20-22; Malachi 3:6-10; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20:35; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 9:1-9).
10. Divine Healing:
The healing of sickness and disease is provided for God’s people in the atonement. The Church is, however, not opposed to soliciting the help of qualified medical practitioners.
(2 Kings 20:7; Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34; Colossians 4:14).
11. Pre-Tribulation:
We believe in the Imminent Pre-Tribulation return of our Lord Jesus Christ to Rapture His Church. This event is distinct from the Second Coming of Christ, when He will return with His Saints to reign on earth for 1000 years
(1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; Titus 2:13; Revelation 3:10).