Doctrinal Statement
The Bible
We
believe the bible as originally given, to be without error,to be
the fully inspired and infallible word of god and its constant truth
and validity through time.We believe the bible to be the supreme
and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
Trinity
We believe in one eternal god
in three persons-Father,Son and holy spirit-co-equal and co-existing.we
believe that these three persons are one god,sovereign in creation,
provision and redemption.
Jesus
Christ
We believe in the true and proper
deity of jesus christ, in his virgin birth and sinless life, in
his real and complete humanity, in his authoritative teaching, in
his miracles, in his substitution and atoning sacrifice through
his death on the cross. we believe in his bodily resurrection, in
his ascension to the right hand of the father, in his heavenly intercession
and on his return in power and glory at the end of time.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the deity of the
Holy Spirit who is from the father and son .we believe in the need
of his work conviction of sin, repentance,regeneration and sanctification.we
also believe that the believer is empowered through the baptism
of the holy spirit and the release of the gifts of the holy spirit
for works of service.
Mankind
We believe in the universal
sinfulness of all men since the fall rendering man subject to God's
wrath and condemnation.
Salvation
We believe in the need for salvation
through repentance towards god and faith in jesus christ.We believe
that the sinner is pardoned
and accepted as righteous in god's sight.This justification is received
as a consequence of the grace of god because of the atoning work
of jesus christ;it is received by faith alone and is evidenced by
the fruit of the spirit and a holy life.
The
Church
We believe in the spiritual
unity and priesthood of all believers in christ and that these include
the universal church, the body of christ.
The Ministry
We believe in the ministries
that christ has set in his church ; namely, apostles, prophets,
evangelists, pastors and teachers.We believe in the present operation
of the manifold gifts of the holy spirit according to the new testament.
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