Bible Doctrines
GOD’S
INFALLIBLE WORD TEACHES, AND WE BELIEVE:
1. 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 work. II Timothy 3:16,17; Proverbs 30:5,6; Revelation 22:18,19.
2. 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 three names for one
Person. Matthew 3:16,17; II Corinthians13:14; Matthew 28:19,20.
3. The
virgin birth of Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God. The crucifixion,
death, burial and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 1:4; I Corinthians 15:3,4.
4. The
total depravity, sinfulness and guilt of all men since the Fall, rendering them
subject to God’s wrath and condemnation. Psalm 51:5; Job 14:4; Romans 3:23; 5:12-17; Mark 7:21-23; Ephesians 2:1.
5. That
Repentance is a complete turning away from all sin and its deceitful pleasures,
and that it is required of every sinner before he can truly and effectively
believe in Jesus with saving faith. Proverb 28:13; Isaiah 55:7; Ezekiel 18:21-23; Mark 1:15; Luke 24:46,47; Acts 2:38; 3:19,21; II Corinthians 7:10; Hebrew 6:1-3.
6. That
Restitution is making amends for wrongs done against our fellowmen, restoring
stolen things to their rightful owners, paying debts, giving back where one has
defrauded, making confessions to the offended and apologising to those
slandered, so as to have a conscience void of offence toward God and man.Genesis 20:1-8,14-18; Exodus 22:1-7; Leviticus 6:1-17; Numbers 5:6-8; 11 Samuel 12:1-6; Proverbs 6:31; Ezekiel 33:14-16; Matthew 5:23,24; Luke 19:8,9; Acts 23:1-5; 24:16; James 4:17-5:6.
7. That
Justification is the act of God’s grace whereby one receives forgiveness and
remission of sins, and is counted righteous before God, through faith in the
atoning blood of Jesus, standing before God as though he had never
sinned. Psalm 32:1,2; Isaiah 1:18; Micah 7:29; John 3:3-8; Acts 13:38,39; Romans 3:24-30; 4:6-16; 5:1,2; II Corinthians 5:17-21; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; I Peter 1:23.
8. 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
the 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. 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 “show the
Lord’s death till He come.” The emblems used are “unleavened bread” and the
juice of the “fruit of the vine”. Anyone who eats and drinks unworthily brings
“damnation”, punishment and chastisement upon himself. Matthew 26:26-29; Luke 22:17-20; I Corinthians 11:23-30.
10. That
Entire Sanctification is a definite act of God’s grace, subsequent to the New
Birth, by which the believer’s heart is purified and made holy. It cannot be
attained progressively by works, struggle or suppression, but it is obtained by
faith in the sanctifying blood of Jesus Christ. Holiness of life and purity of
heart are central to Christian living. Luke 1:74,75; John 17:15-17; I Thessalonians 4:3,7,8; 5:22-24; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrew 2:11; 10:10,14; 13:11; Titus 2:11-14; I John 1:7; Hebrew 12:14; I Peter 1:14-16.
11. That
the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is the enduement with power from on High upon the
sanctified believer. 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 1:8; Luke 3:16; 24:49; John 1:20-33; 7:37-39; 14:16,17,26; 15:26; 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 the utterance. We also stress
the necessity of Purity before Power.
12. That
Redemption from the curse of the law, Healing of sickness and disease as well
as continued Health are provided for all people through the sacrificial death
of Jesus Christ. Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 7:15; Psalm 103:1-5; Proverbs 4:20-22; Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; I Peter 2:24; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 13:16; John 15:12-14; 10:10; Acts 10:38; James 5:14-16; I John 3:8; III John 2; Galatians 3:13,14.
13. 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 faithful soulwinner, bringing others to Christ. Matthew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-49; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; 8:1-4; Psalm 126:5,6; Proverbs 11:30; Daniel 12:3; Ezekiel 13:17-21.
14. That
Marriage is binding for life. Monogamy is the uniform teaching of the Bible. Polygamy
is contrary to 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; II 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.
15. That
the Rapture (commonly referred to as the first phase of stage of the SECOND
COMING OF CHRIST) 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 the twinkling of an eye”,
without a moment’s warning, “the trumpet shall sound” “…and the dead in Christ
shall rise first. Then we which are alive and remain shall be 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; I Corinthians 15:51-58; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:4-9; II Thessalonians 2:5-7; Philippians 3:11,20,21; I John 3:1-3.
16. 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
contempt. Job 19:25-27; Psalm 71:20; Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28,29; I Corinthians 15:12-57; I Thessalonians 4:13-16; Hebrews 6:1,2; Philippians 3:8-11; Revelation 20:4,6,12,13.
17. 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; Revelation 9:16; Mark 13:19; II Thessalonians 2:3-12; Revelation 13. During
this time, the Antichrist will take possession of this world for a reign of
terror. He will not 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 6:23-35; II 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.
18. That
the Second Coming of Christ will just be as literal as His 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; 26:64; Mark 13:24-37; II Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:8; Jude 14,15.
19. That
Christ’s Millennial Reign is the 1,000 years’ literal reign of Jesus on earth,
which will be ushered in by the coming of Jesus back to earth with ten
thousands of His saints. At this time He will judge the nations that dwell upon
the face of the earth. Jude 14,15; II Thessalonians 1:7-10. During this time the
devil will be bound. Revelation 20:2,3. It will be a reign of peace and blessing. Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25; Hosea 2:18; Zechariah 14:9-20; 2:2-4.
20. That
the Great White Throne Judgment 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
Judgment known as the Great White Throne Judgment, will be held. All those from
all ages, who have not yet been judged (believers’ judgment, as sinners’, was
accomplished by Christ on the Cross — John 5:24; 3:17-19) will stand before God at this time. The
devil and his angels are judged at this time also, and sent to the lake of fire
for ever. Daniel 12:2,3; Matthew 10:15; 11:21-24; 12:41,42; John 5:28,29; Romans 2:15,16; 14:12; II Peter 2:9; Jude 6; I Corinthians 6:1-4; Acts 10:42; Revelation 20:11-15.
21. That
the New Heaven and the New Earth “wherein dwelleth righteousness” will be made
by God and the redeemed shall dwell with God for ever. This present earth which
has been polluted by sin will pass away after the Great White Throne
Judgment. Psalm 102:25,26; Isaiah 51:6; 65:17; Matthew 5:18; 24:35; II Peter 3:10-13; Revelation 21:1. No unclean thing shall be there.
We shall know each other, our knowledge having been perfected. There will be no
more curse upon anything. There will be no more night: the glory of the Lord
will be the light thereof. Isaiah 66:22; II Peter 3:12,13; I Corinthians 13:12; I John 3:2,3; Revelation 21:1-7; 22:1-5.
22. That
Hell-fire is a place of everlasting punishment where sinners (all who do not
have their names in the book of life) will suffer torments for ever and ever.
It was prepared for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41), but God has decreed that the
wicked and those who forget Him and reject Christ, will also be cast there,
because of their sin and neglect of His salvation. Psalm 9:17; Matthew 25:46; Luke 12:4,5; 16:19-31; Matthew 5:22,30; Mark 9:43-47; Revelation 14:10,11; 20:10,12-15.
Help me keep to your word O Lord!
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