22 Bible doctrines every true christian must fully understand and accept
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Acts 2:42; I Timothy 4:16; Titus 1:9
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common
salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should
earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" (Jude
3): Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing
this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee"(I Timothy 4:16). Now
I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary
to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them" (Romans 16:17).
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 works. 2 Timothy
3:16,17; Proverbs 30:5,6; Revelation 22:18,19.
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: Mathew 3:16, 17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Mathew 28:19,20.
The virgin birth of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God. The crucifixion,
death, burial and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 7:14; Mathew
1:18-25; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4.
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.
That repentance is a complete turning away from all sins and its deceitful
pleasures and that it is required from every sinner before he can truly and
effectively believe in Jesus with saving faith: Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 55:7; Ezekiel
18:21-23; Mark 1:15; Luke 24:46,47; Acts 2:38; 3:19,21; 2 Corinthians 7:10;
Hebrews 6:1-3.
That justification (or Regeneration) 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. Psalms 32:1,2; Isaiah 1:18; Micah 7:19; John 3:3-8;; Acts
13:38,39; Romans 3:24-30; 4:6-16; 5:1,2; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Galatians 2:16;
Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23.
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. Mathew 28:19;
3:13-17; Mark 16:15; Acts 2:38,39; 19:1-6; Romans 6:4,5.
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
"shew the Lord's death till He come". The emblems used are "unleavened bread"
and the juice of "fruit of the vine". Anyone who eats and drinks unworthily brings
"damnation", punishment and chastisement upon himself. Mathew 26:26-29;
Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30.
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 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; 1 Thessalonians
4:3,7,8; 5:22-24; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 2:11; 10:10,14; 13:11,12; Titus
2:11-14; 1 John 1:7; Hebrews 12:14,1 Peter 1:14-16.
That the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is the enduement of 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. Mathew 3:1 1; Acts 1:88; Luke 3:16; 24:49; John
1:30-33; 7:37-39; 14:16,17,26; 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 how to speak in tongues; the Holy
Spirit gives utterance. We also stress the necessity of Purity before Power. The
Gifts of the Spirit are for today. 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 14:1-40.
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; Psalms
103:1-5; Proverbs 4:20-22; Isaiah 8:16,17; 1 Peter 2:24; Mark 16:15-18; Luke
13:16; John 14:12-14; 10:10; Acts 10:38; James 5:14-16; 1 John 3:8; 3 John 2;
Galatians 3:13,14.
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 fruitful soul winner, bringing others to Christ. Mathew
28:19,20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-49; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; 8:1-4; Psalms
126:5,6; Proverbs 11:30; Daniel 12:3; Ezekiel 3:17-21.
That 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, underthe 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; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Proverbs 31:10-31; Malachi 2:14-15;
Romans 7:2,3; Ephesians 5:31-33; Mathew 5:31,32; 19:3-9; Mark 10:2-12; Luke
16:18; John 4:15-19; Genesis 20:3,7.
That the Rapture (the first phase or 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
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 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; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:4-9; 2
Thessalonians 2:5-7; Philippians 3:11,20,21; 1 John 3:1-3.
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 honor 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; 1 Corinthians
15:12-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16; Hebrews 6:1,2; Philippians 3:8-11; Revelation
20:4,6,12,13.
That the Great Tribulation will occur afterthe Rapture and will be a time
of terrible suffering on earth. It is also referred to as the time of Jacob's trouble.
Mathew 24:21 ,22,29; Revelation 9:16; Mark 13:19; 2 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 8:23,25; 2 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.
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,
then, set up His Kingdom and reign on this present earth for a thousand years.
Zechariah 14:3,4; Mathew 25:31-46; Mark 13:24-37; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:8;
Jude 14,15.
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; 2 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; Isaiah 2:2-4.
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 offire forever. Dan 12:2,3; Matt 10:15; 11:21-24; 12:41,42;
John 5:28,29; Rom 2:15,16; 14:12; 2 Pet 2:9; Jude 6; 1 Cor 6:1-4; Acts 10:42; Rev
20:11-15.
That the New Heaven and the New Earth "wherein dwelleth
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 (Psalm 102:25,26; Isaiah 51 :6; 65:17; Mathew
5:18; 24:35: 2 Peter 3:10-13: Revelation 21 :11. No unclean thincl will be there. We
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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 forever and
ever. It was prepared for the devil and his angels (Mathew 25:41) but God has
decreed that the wicked and those who forgets Him and reject Christ will also be
cast there because of their sin and neglect of His salvation. Ps 9:17; Mt 25:46;
Lk 12:4,5; 16:19-31; Mt 5122,30; Mk 9:43-47; Rev 14:10,11; 20:12-154
Acts 2:42; I Timothy 4:16; Titus 1:9
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common
salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should
earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" (Jude
3): Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing
this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee"(I Timothy 4:16). Now
I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary
to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them" (Romans 16:17).
1 THE HOLY BIBLE
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 works. 2 Timothy
3:16,17; Proverbs 30:5,6; Revelation 22:18,19.
2 THE GODHEAD
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: Mathew 3:16, 17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Mathew 28:19,20.
3 VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST
The virgin birth of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God. The crucifixion,
death, burial and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 7:14; Mathew
1:18-25; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4.
4 TOTAL DEPRAVITY
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 REPENTANCE
That repentance is a complete turning away from all sins and its deceitful
pleasures and that it is required from every sinner before he can truly and
effectively believe in Jesus with saving faith: Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 55:7; Ezekiel
18:21-23; Mark 1:15; Luke 24:46,47; Acts 2:38; 3:19,21; 2 Corinthians 7:10;
Hebrews 6:1-3.
6 RESTITUTION
That restitution is making amends for wrongs done against our fellow
men, restoring stolen things to the rightful owners, paying debts, giving back
where one has defrauded, making confessions to the offended and apologizing
to those slandered so as to have a conscience void of offence towards God and
man. Genesis 20:1-8; 14-18; Exodus 22:1-7; Leviticus 6:1-17; Numbers 5:6-8; 2
Samuel 12:1-6; Proverbs 6:31; Ezekiel 33:14-16; Mathew 23:24; Luke 19:8,9; Acts
2311-5; 24:16; James 4:17; 5:6.
7 JUSTIFICATION
That justification (or Regeneration) 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. Psalms 32:1,2; Isaiah 1:18; Micah 7:19; John 3:3-8;; Acts
13:38,39; Romans 3:24-30; 4:6-16; 5:1,2; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Galatians 2:16;
Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23.
8 WATER BAPTISM
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. Mathew 28:19;
3:13-17; Mark 16:15; Acts 2:38,39; 19:1-6; Romans 6:4,5.
9 LORD'S SUPPER
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
"shew the Lord's death till He come". The emblems used are "unleavened bread"
and the juice of "fruit of the vine". Anyone who eats and drinks unworthily brings
"damnation", punishment and chastisement upon himself. Mathew 26:26-29;
Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30.
10 SANCTIFICATION
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 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; 1 Thessalonians
4:3,7,8; 5:22-24; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 2:11; 10:10,14; 13:11,12; Titus
2:11-14; 1 John 1:7; Hebrews 12:14,1 Peter 1:14-16.
11 HOLY GHOST BAPTISM
That the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is the enduement of 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. Mathew 3:1 1; Acts 1:88; Luke 3:16; 24:49; John
1:30-33; 7:37-39; 14:16,17,26; 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 how to speak in tongues; the Holy
Spirit gives utterance. We also stress the necessity of Purity before Power. The
Gifts of the Spirit are for today. 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 14:1-40.
12 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. Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 7:15; Psalms
103:1-5; Proverbs 4:20-22; Isaiah 8:16,17; 1 Peter 2:24; Mark 16:15-18; Luke
13:16; John 14:12-14; 10:10; Acts 10:38; James 5:14-16; 1 John 3:8; 3 John 2;
Galatians 3:13,14.
13 PERSONAL EVANGELISM
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 fruitful soul winner, bringing others to Christ. Mathew
28:19,20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-49; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; 8:1-4; Psalms
126:5,6; Proverbs 11:30; Daniel 12:3; Ezekiel 3:17-21.
14 MARRIAGE
That 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, underthe 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; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Proverbs 31:10-31; Malachi 2:14-15;
Romans 7:2,3; Ephesians 5:31-33; Mathew 5:31,32; 19:3-9; Mark 10:2-12; Luke
16:18; John 4:15-19; Genesis 20:3,7.
15 RAPTURE
That the Rapture (the first phase or 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
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 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; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:4-9; 2
Thessalonians 2:5-7; Philippians 3:11,20,21; 1 John 3:1-3.
16 RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD
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 honor 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; 1 Corinthians
15:12-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16; Hebrews 6:1,2; Philippians 3:8-11; Revelation
20:4,6,12,13.
17 GREAT TRIBULATION
That the Great Tribulation will occur afterthe Rapture and will be a time
of terrible suffering on earth. It is also referred to as the time of Jacob's trouble.
Mathew 24:21 ,22,29; Revelation 9:16; Mark 13:19; 2 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 8:23,25; 2 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 SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
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,
then, set up His Kingdom and reign on this present earth for a thousand years.
Zechariah 14:3,4; Mathew 25:31-46; Mark 13:24-37; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:8;
Jude 14,15.
19 CHRIST'S MILLENNIAL REIGN
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; 2 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; Isaiah 2:2-4.
20 GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGEMENT
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 offire forever. Dan 12:2,3; Matt 10:15; 11:21-24; 12:41,42;
John 5:28,29; Rom 2:15,16; 14:12; 2 Pet 2:9; Jude 6; 1 Cor 6:1-4; Acts 10:42; Rev
20:11-15.
21 NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH
That the New Heaven and the New Earth "wherein dwelleth
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 (Psalm 102:25,26; Isaiah 51 :6; 65:17; Mathew
5:18; 24:35: 2 Peter 3:10-13: Revelation 21 :11. No unclean thincl will be there. We
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22 HELL FIRE
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 forever and
ever. It was prepared for the devil and his angels (Mathew 25:41) but God has
decreed that the wicked and those who forgets Him and reject Christ will also be
cast there because of their sin and neglect of His salvation. Ps 9:17; Mt 25:46;
Lk 12:4,5; 16:19-31; Mt 5122,30; Mk 9:43-47; Rev 14:10,11; 20:12-154
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