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The return of our Lord Jesus Christ from Heaven to rule and reign for one thousand years on earth as the Scriptures promised. (Rom. 11:25,27; II Thess. 1:7; Rev. 19:11-16; 20:1-7) After this, there shall be a new heaven and a new earth. (Rev. 21)
This information is a condensed version. The complete copy of our Tenets of Faith and Doctrine is available upon request.
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason. (II Tim. 3:15-17; I Pet. 1:23-25; Heb. 4:12)
- The triune Godhead is comprised of three separate and distinct personalities, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who are eternally self-existent, self-revealed and function as one entity. Jesus Christ, who is God manifested in the flesh, is the second member of the Godhead, co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
- Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. On the cross, Jesus Christ became sin and sickness, providing both salvation and divine healing for all mankind. (Psalm 103:3) We are saved by grace through faith. (Rom. 3:24; 10:8-10; Eph. 2:8)
- The inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness. (I John 3:23; II Pet. 3:14)
- Salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ and not by human works; however, our works will determine the rewards in eternity. (Rom. 10:9; II Cor. 5:10)
- We should follow the New Testament example of baptism by immersion of the believers in water. (Matt. 28:19; Acts 10:47,48; Rom. 6:4) The ordinance of baptism by a burial with Christ should be observed as commanded in the scriptures by all who have really repented and in their hearts have truly believed on Christ as Savior and Lord.
- We remember the sacrifice of Jesus by observing the Lord's Supper. And when He had given thanks, He broke it (the bread) and said, "This is my body which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way He took the cup, after supper, saying. "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me." Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. (I Cor. 11:24, 25, 28)
- The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is something all believers are entitled to, and should ardently expect and earnestly seek, the promise of the Father, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This wonderful experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth (Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9) this was the normal experience of all in the early Christian church. With it comes the endowment of power for life and service, the bestowal of gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; I Cor. 12:1-31)
- The full consummation of the Baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance, and by the subsequent manifestation of spiritual power in public testimony and service. (Acts 1:8; 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:2,6)
- The church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. (Matt. 28:18-20) Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in Heaven. (Eph. 1:22; 2:1,19-22; Heb. 12:23)
- Jesus is coming again to gather all His saints to be with Him. (I Cor. 15:51-52; I Thess. 4:16-17; II Thess. 2:1)
The return of our Lord Jesus Christ from Heaven to rule and reign for one thousand years on earth as the Scriptures promised. (Rom. 11:25,27; II Thess. 1:7; Rev. 19:11-16; 20:1-7) After this, there shall be a new heaven and a new earth. (Rev. 21)
This information is a condensed version. The complete copy of our Tenets of Faith and Doctrine is available upon request.