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TENETS OF FAITH

  • We believe in one God in three persons. 1 John 5:7. We respect those who believe in one God in three manifestations.
  • We believe that the Holy Bible is God’s revelation to mankind and has no single error. 2 Timothy 3:16.
  • We believe that God is the creator of heavens, earth, angels and mankind. Genesis 1.
  • We believe that there is real heaven for God’s people and real hell for the people who rejected Jesus Christ as their Savior. John 14:1, Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 20:15. Heaven which is the abode of God is far above the earth (Isaiah 55:9) and hell is located below the earth. Rev.20:3, 13-14, Matthew 27:51-53.
  • We believe that the kingdom of God includes earth and mankind and God is our King since the beginning. Genesis 1:28. Psalm 74:12, Psalm 44:4, Jesus Christ came to introduce this kingdom by changing the hearts of men. Matthew 3:2, John 3:5. Every believer should worship Jesus Christ not as Savior only but as a King. John 18:33-37, John 12:12-15. The gospel of the kingdom should be preached today, Matthew 24:14. In the kingdom of Jesus Christ there is peace, joy and righteousness, Romans 14:17. There is full provision, protection, rights and privileges from the King. Matthew 6:33, 1 Corinthians 4:20. The believers of Jesus Christ should be the rulers of this kingdom now. Daniel 7:27. This kingdom will not start on the millennial reign of Christ but it was here since the world began. We also believe that Jesus Christ will reign a thousand years on earth after the Great Tribulation period on earth. Revelation 20:6.
  • We believe that the first man Adam and all mankind is body, soul and spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23. When Adam sinned the spirit was dead because the presence of God departed but the spirit but it is still intact knitted closely with the soul inside the body. Soul and spirit are inseparable that only the word of God can locate their boundary (Hebrews 4:12). The spirit has a form and will face God with the soul when they leave during physical death. Hebrews 9:27. When the bible mention a soul in hell or in heaven it means soul and spirit together. Matthew 10:28, Revelation 6:9. God is the Father of all spirits not souls, Numbers 16:22, Hebrews 12:9. Therefore, all human beings whether saved or not have a spirit.
  • We believe that every follower of Jesus Christ should belong to a group or a local church for him to grow mature in the Lord. Hebrews 10:25. 1 Corinthians 16:19, Colossians 4:22.
  • We believe that all men are sinners therefore we need to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through genuine repentance from sins. Romans 3:23, Romans 10:9-10.
  • We believe that all believers of Jesus Christ can grow mature in the Lord by obeying the Holy Spirit, reading the Bible, living a prayerful life, committing to a local church and are qualified to become ministers of God in submission to the fivefold ministry. John 14:12. Every believer can be a minister and kingdom builder. Romans 14:17.
  • We believe in the importance of the teachings about faith. Faith allows you to believe the impossible and it pleases God for His people to walk and live by faith. Hebrews 11:6, Romans 1; 17, 2 Corinthians 5:7.
  • We believe that prosperity is God’s plan to His people. 3 John 2. Prosperity not only spiritually but also materially which includes wealth, riches and possessions. Proverbs 3:16, Job 36:11, Prosperity does not focus on money only but full obedience to God. Isaiah 1:19. Deut. 28: 1-14.
  • We believe in divine healing through the prayers and laying on of hands. Mark 16:18, James 5:14-16. We pray for the sick people during church gatherings, cell groups, and homes to those who are willing to receive the ministry and believe that Jesus Christ is our Healer. Matthew 9:35. We also believe that God can use doctors, medicines and any natural means to release healing.
  • We believe in divine health and proper care of our body since we are the temple of God according to 1 Corinthians 3:16. Therefore we need to eat power foods like vegetables, fruits and fish, do regular exercise, have proper rest and sleep of 6 to 8 hours a day, drink 8 glasses of water a day, have a merry and a forgiving heart always. Proverbs 15:13. Proverbs 9:10-11. Psalm 90:12.
  • We believe in water baptism. The believer is declaring his death to sins, burial of the old life and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. We respect different kinds of baptism formulas in Mathew 28:19 or Acts 2:38. (Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; Romans 6:3-5; Col. 2:12). We believe in immersion but we respect some baptisms done by sprinkling in prison jails, restricted countries places where we cannot find swimming pools, seas and rivers. We respect baptism formula in Matthew 28:19 & Acts 2:38.
  • We believe in the Baptism in the Holy Spirit as distinct from the new birth, and Baptism in the Holy Spirit with Fire is an experience in which the believer yields control of himself to the Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:11,16; Mark 1:8; Mark 16:17-18; Luke 11:13; Luke 3:16,22; Luke 11:13; Luke 24:49; John 3:5,34; John 20:22.
  • We believe in speaking with tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance and in the gifts of the Spirit. We believe the fruit of the Spirit produces the character traits that are found in the nature of Christ. We believe that all of these are available to believers. Acts 1:4,8; Acts 2:4,38-39; Acts 19:6; 1 Cor. 12:1-31; Galatians 5:22-23; Titus 3:5-6; Hebrews 12:28; 1 Peter 4:10,14; 1 John 4:13).
  • We believe that followers of Christ should work to supply his/her family. To have a job or engage in business locally and internationally to acquire wealth to be a blessing to the family, the church and the world. Proverbs 10:15, Proverbs 14:23. Proverbs 28:19.
  • We believe that we are called to bless our nation. Therefore we will participate in the electoral process, cast our votes and pray for God fearing people to lead our nation. We also believe that some qualified church leaders are called by God to serve effectively and transform the community by joining politics. Psalm 86:9, Psalm 14:34. Proverbs 11:10-11.
  • We believe in different ways to express our worship to God. Such as follows:                                                                                                                                   * Praying in Tongues (Jude 20, Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:26)
    * Songs (Psalm 67:3, Psalm 150:1-6, John 4:23-24)
    * Raising our hands (I Timothy 2:8, Psalm 141:2, Psalm 63:4)
    * Shouting (Psalm 47:1, Isaiah 12:6)
    * Dancing with tambourines (Psalm 149:3, Psalm 150:4)
    * Tithing (Genesis 14:20, Malachi 3:10)
    * Kneeling (Acts 7:60)
    * Singing by using musical instruments, like drums, guitars, wind instruments, organ and so forth. Psalm 150:1-6
  • We believe that tithing or giving of 10% of your income is one way of New Testament worship. Malachi 3:10, Hebrews 7). God doesn’t need our 100% income because He is a rich God. We start tithing and increase giving cheerfully as we grow in the Lord. Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9.
  • We believe in the existence of the fivefold ministry gifts according to Ephesians 4:11. The apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to equip the believers of Jesus Christ in the works of the ministry are still available today.
  • We believe that mission is the main task of the local church. Acts 13:1-3. This is the life of every local church. A church doesn’t need to be big to start in missions. Missions means to reach different people groups by meeting their needs in wholistic approach in sharing Jesus Christ to the people groups. Acts 6:1-7. Start in local missions then move on to cross-cultural missions.
  • We believe that sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ is not only by preaching but in many forms, ways and styles. We can share the gospel through radio, television, internet, phones, dances, songs, movies, dramas, books and gospel tracts. Mark 16:15-20. 2 Timothy 4: 1-4.
  • We believe that Jesus Christ commanded all His followers to be united and love one another as it is written in John 17. This is attainable if we all grow in love and genuine humility. By this we can attract the world. We can be fully united as one body though we have thousands of denomination around the world if we start to acknowledge, love and accept each other then go missions together. Ephesians 3:16. Matthew 28:19-20. Kingdom mindset and practice is better than religious and traditional church orientation and practices.
  • We believe in fasting or to abstain from eating meals for spiritual growth and purposes. Fasting for more than 3 days by taking water alone needs advices from pastors and doctors. Dry fasting means no solid foods and water, this is not advisable. Fasting in a group with mature spiritual leaders is most acceptable. Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 13:3.
  • We believe that signs, wonders and miracles are still happening in our church age not only in the times of the early apostles. We can pray and expect for signs, wonders and miracles in our ministry today. It is available to everyone who believes, not only to pastors but all believers. Mark 16:20, Matthew 28: 20, John 14:12. Matthew 10:1.Ephesians 3:10-12.
  • We believe that believers of Christ cannot grow mature without a full and deep knowledge of the basic doctrines of Christ found in Hebrews 6:1 and 2 written by Apostle Paul.
  • We believe that a Christian should live a holy, righteous and humble life. We will go to the world but we will not follow their sinful practices. Christians should decide to stop sinning, don’t love standards of the world and follow Christ. Leaders should be an example of righteous living to the church and to the world. Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15. 2 Timothy 2:22-26, Titus 2: 12-15.
  • We believe that a strong local church is governed by many servant leaders. The pastor is the first among the leaders. Corporate planning with a pastor, assistant pastors, elders, deacons and department heads is very essential for a growing and relevant church. Acts 15:22-41. Acts 6.
  • We believe that in order for a local church to produce mature leaders and workers is to have a local bible school or training program of their own. To adopt the curriculum of the central church or develop their own training program. It is fully proven in the 21st Century that short training programs can produce strong and radical workers in the kingdom of God. 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:2, Titus 2 and 3.
  • We believe that the moral law of God is the Ten Commandments but cannot save a sinner. We will be saved by receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through genuine repentance. We obey the Ten Commandments and many other commandments of Christ written in the New Testament as a saved person. Exodus 20. John 15:10. Acts 1:8 Psalm 112:1-3, Proverbs 3:1-2.
  • We believe that Saturday sabbath day of rest is a sign between God and His people Israel until today (Exodus 31:13) but the New Testament sabbath is a daily basis when you find real rest in the Lord. (Romans 14:5-6), Matthew 11:28. This is called “another day” in Hebrews 4:8-10. We still respect Christians who believe that Saturday is the 7th day sabbath commanded in the Ten commandments but we don’t make it mandatory to follow for salvation.
  • We believe that Christian marriage is the basic foundation of a strong family and family is the basic unit of the society. Godly parents can produce God fearing children. Strong followers of Christ got their primary education from a bible believing parents. Genesis 2:21-25, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 5: 22-32. Psalm 127:3-4, Psalm 128:3.
  • The Lord’s Supper (Matt. 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19-20; Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 10:16-21; 1 Cor. 11:23-29). We believe the Lord’s Supper is to be administered with the elements of the bread and the fruit of the vine. We take the Lord’s Supper thoughtfully by preparing ourselves through healthy inward self-examination, confession of sin, and resolution of differences with others. These actions remove the barriers that affect our relationship with Christ and with other believers. During holy communion of bread and wine, healings, miracles and freedom from demonic bondages will take place.
  • End Times-We believed that we are living on the end times. (Isa. 2:4; 11:6-9; Ezekiel 37:21,22; Zechariah 14:5; Matt. 16:27; 18:8-9; 19:28; 24:27, 30, 36, 44; 25:31-46; 26:64; Mark 8:38; 9:43-48; Luke 12:40, 48; 16:19-26; 17:22-37; 21:27-28;John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; 17:31; Rom. 8:23; 11:26,27; 14:10; 1 Cor. 4:5; 15:24-28, 35-58; 2 Cor. 5:10; Phil. 3:20-21; Col. 1:5; 3:4; 1 Thess. 4:16,17; 5:1; 2 Thess.1: 7; 2; 1 Tim. 6:14; 2 Tim. 4:1, 8; Titus 2:13; Heb. 9:27-28; James 5:8; 2 Peter 3:7,13; 1 John 2:28; 3:2; Jude 14; Rev. 19:11-14; 20:1 to 22:13)
  • We believe in the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on earth for one thousand years; the eternal happiness of the saved and the eternal punishment of the lost; then the establishment of the New Heavens and the New Earth. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:6. Rapture of the church will precede the Second coming of Christ in Israel.
  • The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19; Acts 8:4; Acts 8:25; Acts 8:35; Acts 11:20; Romans 15:18-19; 1 Cor. 9:22) We believe the Lord commanded us to go and evangelize the world. We do this through Full Cycle Evangelism: We go and win  people, we bring them to our small groups, and we disciple and train them then let them handle bible studies, them to send them for local or cross-cultural missions.
  • We believed that in order for the church to produce disciples and servant leaders we will adopt small group system and assign servant leaders to take care of the groups every week in their homes, work place and campuses. Acts 5:42, Acts 2:46.
  • We believed that a local church is a place for training all believers to become soul winners, then they will become bible study leaders to a group of people that will someday become a church. 2 Timothy 2:2
  • We believed that even a small local church can multiply into many churches if the head pastor is willing to train all his people and willing to allow them to lead a local church of their own management and the new church is willing to do the same pattern. Acts 9:31, Acts 16:5.

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