THE SCRIPTURES

That the Holy Bible, consisting of thirty-nine books of the Old Testament and twenty-seven books of the New Testament, is plenary and verbally inspired word of God. We take the Bible as final authority in all matters concerning Christian conduct and works. (2Pet.1:19-21; 2Tim.3:16-17; Ps.19:7-11; 119:128; Isa.8:20; Rev.22:18-19.).

THE GODHEAD

That the Godhead consists of three separate, distinct and recognizable personalities and qualities, perfectly united in one. (Ps.86:15; Joh.3:16; Isa.7:14; Mt.1:18-25; Joh.14:26).
The Father: Almighty Jehovah (Ps.86:15; Joh.3:16).
The Son: Jesus Christ (Isa.7:14; Mt.1:18-25).
The Holy Ghost: Comforter (Joh.14:26; 1Cor.12:1-11).
These are different Persons in the Godhead, not merely three names for one person. They co-exist and co-equal, co-eternal and co-substantial. Any belief about God contrary to the statement above is fallacy and erroneous.(Gen.1:26; Mt.3:16, 17; Joh.1:1-3.).

JESUS CHRIST

About the Virgin birth of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God.(Isa.7:14; Matt.1:18-25).
About His incarnation and Deity (Joh.1:1-4,14).
About His sinlessness, crucifixion, death, and bodily resurrection (Isa.53:4-11;1Pet.2:22-24;1Cor.15:3,4.).

MAN'S FALL AND CONDEMNATION

About the Total depravity of Man.(Ps.51:5).
About the sinfulness, and guilt of all men since the fall.(Rom.3:10-20,23; Eph.2:1-3).
About Man's Subjection to God’s wrath and condemnation (Job14:4; Isa.64:6: Rom.7:18.).

REPENTANCE

That Repentance is a complete turning away from all sins and their deceitful pleasures, and it is required from every sinner before he can truly and effectually believe in Jesus with saving faith. (Pro.28:13; Isa.55:7; Mk.1:14,15; Lk.13:3,5;24:46,47; Acts.2:38; 3:19; 20:20,21;11Cor.7:10.).

RESTITUTION

That Restitution is evidence of genuine repentance; it is making amend for the wrong done against our fellowmen: restoring stolen things to their rightful owners, paying just debts, giving back where has defrauded, making confessions to the offended, and apologizing to the slandered. This is to be done whether the person injured knew or not -God knows- so that we may have a conscience void of offense toward God and men. (Gen.20:1-18; Ex.22:1-7; Lev.6:1-7; Num.5:6-8; 2Sam.12:1-6; Pr.6:31; Ezek.33:14-16; Matt.5:23,24; Lk.19:8,9; Acts 23:1-5; Jam.4:17.).

JUSTIFICATION

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. That at the time of justification, the justified believer is also regenerated. (Ps.32:1,2; Isa.1:19; Mic.7:19; Rom.3:24-30; 4:6-16; 5:1,2; Gal.2:16; Joh.3:3-8; Acts.13:33-39; 2Cor.5:17-21; Eph.2:8,9; Tit.2:11,12;3:5;1Pet.1:23.).

WATER BAPTISM

That Water Baptism is essential to our obedience after reconciliation with God. The baptism is one immersion, (not three) “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” as Jesus commanded. (Mat.3:13-17;28:19-20; Mk.16:15-16; Acts 2:38,41;8:38,39;19:1-6; Rom.6:1-6.).

HOLY COMMUNION

That the Holy Communion, otherwise called the Lord’s Supper was instituted by Jesus Christ so that all believers (called members of the family of God) might partake thereof regularly, to “show the Lord’s death till He comes”. 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. (Mat.26:26-29; Lk22:17-20; 1Cor.5:7,8; 10:16-22; 11:23-30.).

REDEMPTION

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. (Ps.103:1-5; Isa.53:3-5; Mat.8:16,17; Joh.10:10; Acts 10:38; Gal.3:13,14; 1Pet.2:24; 1Joh.3:8; 3Joh.2).

SANCTIFICATION

That Practical Sanctification is a definite act of God’s grace, after the New Birth, by which the believer’s heart is purified and made holy. It is both instantaneous and progressive, and it is obtained by faith in the sanctifying blood of Jesus Christ. Purity of heart and holiness of life are central to Christian living. (Dt.30:6; Psa.24:3,4; Ezek.36:25-27; Mat.5:8; Lk.1:74,75; Joh.17:15-17;2Cor.7:1; Eph.5:25-27;1Thes.4:3-8; 5:22-24; Tit.2:11-14; Heb.10:10,14;13:11,12;12:14;1Pet.1:14-16.).

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST

That the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the enduement of power from on high upon the sanctified believer. It is “the promise of the Father”, and it is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking a language unlearned previously, referred to as speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. We also stress the necessity of Purity before Power. (Isa.44:3,4; Joel 2:28-29; Mat.3:11; Mk.1:8; Lk.3:16;24:49; Joh.7:37-39; Acts 2:1-18,38,39; 10:44-46; 19:1-6; 1Cor.12:1-13; 14:1-40.).

SEPARATION

That Separation from Worldliness is a must for every Christian. Believers are strictly warned by Jesus Christ and by the Holy Spirit through Apostles not to love the world nor be conformed to it in any sense. Since Christians have been chosen out of the world, they are no more of it and they should therefore keep themselves unspotted from the world (specifically in its principles, motives, fashions, customs, ceremonies and maxims). (Joh.15:18,19; 17:14-16; Rom.12:1,2; 2Cor.6:14-18; Tit.2:11,12; Jam.1:27; 4:4; 1Joh.2:15-17.).

EVANGELISM

That Evangelism is a God-given and God-ordained ministry for every believer. Jesus commanded and God requires every believer to be a compassionate and fruitful soul-winner, bringing others to Christ, and this can be done by personal evangelism. Acts 8:1-4; Ps.126:5,6; Pro.11:30; Ezek.3:17-21; Dan.12:3; as well as by mass evangelism Mat.4:17-22; Mk.1:14-20; Lk.14:25-35; Act.19:1-7. This was manifested in Christ’s example and commission. (Mat.4:19; 10:1-8; 28:18-20; Mk.1:14; 16:15-18; Lk.10:1-3;24:46-49; Joh.3:1-16; 15:16; Acts1:8.).

THE CHURCH; BODY OF CHRIST

That the Church is the Body of Christ composed of those who have been truly born again, by the Spirit of God. Their names are written in the Book of life in heaven. This Church was founded by Jesus Christ, and her primary mission is to preach Word and reconcile the world back to God. (Acts.20:28; 1Cor.3:16,17; 12:13; Eph.1:22,23; 2:22; 4:4-6; 5:25-27; Col.1:18; 2Cor.5:14-20.).

STEWARDSHIP

That the Stewardship of the believer as taught by Christ and exemplified by the New Testament Christians which includes- the proper use of time, bodies, gifts, talents and money is the standard for every true Christian and should be demonstrated both in life and practice. Especially in the area of money, giving largely and sacrificially should be demonstrated in tithe and freewill offerings as God prospered us, by regular and purposeful giving in worship, (Mal.3:10-12; Mat.23:23,24; 1Cor.16:1,2; and by generous occasional giving and pledges as the need be Pro.3:9; Acts.2:44,45; 4:34-37; 2Cor.8:9; 9:6,7; Gal.6:6-10.).

CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE

That Christian Marriage is binding for life. Monogamy is the uniform teaching of the Bible. Polygamy is contrary to God’s perfect will and institution. The Bible forbids a believer marrying an unbeliever. Also, under the New Testament dispensation, no one has the right to divorce and remarry while the first companion lives. When a person is converted necessary restitution, on this line, must be done without delay if he or she has married wrongly. (Gen.2:23,24; Josh.23:11-13; Pro.18:22; 19:14; Mal.2:14-16; Mat.5:31-32; 19:3-9; Joh.4:15-19; Rom.7:2-3; 1Cor.7:1-5,39; 2Cor.6:14-18; Eph.5:31-33; Heb.13:4.).

THE RAPTURE

That the Rapture (commonly referred to as first phase or stage of the Second Coming of Christ) is the catching away from the earth of all living saints and those who died in the Lord. The Rapture will take place before the Great Tribulation and can happen any time from now. “In a 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 clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord”. (Joh.14:1-3; Lk.17:34-36; 1Cor.15:51-58; 2Cor.5:1-8; Eph.5:27; Phil.3:20,21; Col.3:4; 1Thes.2:19; 3:13; 4:13-18; 5:4-9; 2Thes.2:1-8; Jam.5:7,8; 1Pet.5:4; 1Joh.3:1-3.).

THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD

That the Resurrection of the dead is taught in the Scripture as clearly as the immortality of the soul. Every individual who ever lived will be resurrected, some to honour and glory and others to everlasting shame and contempt. (Job19:25-27; Ps.16:10; Isa 26:14-19; Dan.12:2; Jon.5:28,29; 1Cor.15:12-57; Phil.3:8-11; Heb.6:1,2; Rev.20:4-6,12,13.).

THE GREAT TRIBULATION

That The Great Tribulation will occur after the Rapture and will be a time of terrible suffering on earth. It is referred to as the time of Jacob’s trouble. During this time, the Antichrist will take possession of this world for a reign of terror. He would not be a system or an organization but a person- a supernatural diabolical being, in the form of a man, who will blaspheme and proclaim himself to be God. Dt.4:26-31; Isa.13:6-13; Jer.30:4-9; Ezek.20:33-38; Dan.12:1-4; Joel 3; Mat.24; Lk.21; 1Thes.5:2-11; Rev.6-19. While the Tribulation continues on earth, the examination of believers’ works for reward before the Judgment Seat of Christ Rom.14:12;1Cor.3:6-10;2Cor.5:10, and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb Rev.19:7-9, will be going on in heaven for the raptured saints.

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

That the Second Coming of Christ will be just as literal and visible as His going away, and He is coming to execute judgment upon the ungodly. He will also set up His kingdom and reign on this earth for a thousand years. (Zech.14:3,4; Mat.25:31-46; 26:64; Mk.13:24-37; 2Thes.1:7-10; 2:8.).

CHRIST'S MILLENIAL REIGN

That Christ’s Millennial Reign is 1000-year literal reign of Jesus on earth, which will be ushered in by the coming of Jesus back to earth with ten thousand of His saints. At this time, He will judge the nations that dwell upon the face of the earth. (Jude1:14,15; 2The 1:7-10. During this time, the Devil will be bound Rev.20:2,3. It will be a reign of peace and blessing. Ps.72; Isa.2:2-4; 11:1-10; 35:1-10; 65:25; Zech.14:9-20; Rev.20:1-7.).

THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT

That the Great White Throne Judgment is when God finally judges all the dead small and great who has ever lived on the face of the earth, according to their works. This is after the Millennium. The fallen angels will be judged at this time also and sent to the Lake of fire forever. (Rev.20:11-15; Mt.10:14,15; 11;21-24; Joh.5:22,25-29; Acts10:42; 17:31; Rom.2:12-16; 2Pet.2:4; Jude 6,7.).

THE LAKE OF FIRE

That the Lake of 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 Mat.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. (Rev.14:10,11; 20:13-15; 21:8; Mat.5:22,29,30; 25:41,46; Mk. 9:43-38; Lk.12:4,5; 16:19-31.).

THE NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH

That the New Heaven and The New Earth “wherein dwells righteousness” will be made by God and the redeemed shall dwell with God forever. This present earth which has been polluted by sin will pass away after the Great White Throne Judgment. (Ps.102:25,26; Isa.51:6; 65:17; Mat.5:18; 24:35; 2Pet.3:10-13; Rev.21:1. No unclean thing will be there. We shall know each other; our knowledge having been perfected. There will be no more night, the Glory of the Lord will be the Light thereof. Isa.66:22;1Cor.13:9-12;1Joh.3:2,3.).