THE BIBLE TEACHING
We believe that the entire Scripture, both Old and New Testament are
written by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – II Tim. 3:16-17. All the
Christian teachings and the Christian attitude of the Children of God are
such as are established in the Holy Bible – II Tim. 3:10-15; II Peter 1:21;
John 17:17; Ps. 119:105.
We believe that the Bible is the written and revealed Will of God. Man’s
position to God, the way to obtain salvation, woe and destruction awaiting
sinners that refuse to repent and everlasting joy that is kept for the born
again souls. All the Bible teachings are holy, what the Bible reveals as the
will of God are such that we should accept, and whatever God writes in the
Bible and His Law are to remain unchangeable; for the Heavens and Earth
may pass away but the Word of God stands forever. Deut. 4:22; Rev. 22:18,
19; Matt. 24:34-38.
ABOUT GOD: Ps. 33:6-9
As revealed unto us by the Bible, we believe that there is only one God,
Who is the Creator of both visible and invisible creatures -Gen. 1:1; Ps.
86:9-10; Is. 43:10-11; John 1:1-3. Only God will be in existence forever. Ez.
3:14; in God every creature receives life -John 5:26.
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
We believe that He is the Son of God; Who took away our sins, and the
Savior of the world. We also believe that Jesus is God and was born by
Mary the Virgin. He is God revealed in the flesh. Through Him all things
were created. John 1:1-14; John 14:9; Matt. 1:18-25, Is 9:6; Is 53:5-6. We
believe in His death on the Cross, and resurrection, by which He brought
redemption – Is. 53:4-10; I Pet. 2:24; John 10:11; Gal. 3:13, Matt. 20:28; I
Cor. 15:3; Rom. 4:25; II Cor. 5:14; Heb 2:9; Heb 9:26.
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is the third Person in the TRINITY. He has the same power,
the same glory with God the Father and God the Son – John 14:16-17; John
15:26; Matt. 3:16; Acts 13:24. He is one with Father and the Son who is to
be worshiped and served. Three Persons that become one are the source of
blessings to all the living creatures in Heaven and on earth – Matt. 28:19; II
Cor. 13:14; I John 1:5-7. The Holy Spirit has a great work to perform. He
Teaches, He Speaks to men, and bears witness in us – Acts 16:6-7; He
performs the work of regeneration for man- John 3:5-6; He also performs
the work of Sanctification in the born again souls until they are fully
sanctified – John 16:8; Eph 1:17-19; II Thess. 2:13; I Cor. 6:11. This same
Holy Spirit endows believers with gifts they can use – I Cor 12:7; He
empowers one in the Lord. Acts 1:8.
ABOUT TRINITY
The egg is comprised of three parts: The yellow yolk, the whitish part, and
the shell. Despite these three (3) substances, the egg is not three but one.
Likewise, we believe that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy
Ghost are one God, but made of three persons – hence they are ONE IN
TRINITY – Gen. 1:16-29; Matt. 3:16-17; Matt. 18:19.
ABOUT THE DEVIL
We believe that there is a devil, who seeks the down fall of every man. He
brought sickness, sin and death into the world. Gen. 3:1-16. He seeks the
destruction of those who exercise their faith in the Lord Jesus. Matt. 4:1-11;
James 4:7; I Peter 5:8. The devil has several unclean spirits over whom he
governs – Matt. 12:24. A time would soon come when he shall be thrown
into the pit and chained for one thousand years- Rev. 20:7-9. After this, he
will be put into the lake of fire where he will remain suffering together with
his followers for ever and ever. Rev. 20:10
ABOUT MAN
Things He created. Gen. 1:26. God formed man of the dust of the ground
and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living
soul – Gen 2:7. Therefore man is of three parts, namely body, soul and spirit.
Man is God’s ambassador on earth to take control over all other creatures on
His behalf on earth. Gen. 1:26-28. God allows man to take part in His work
and thereby reveal His love for mankind more than any other creatures –
Gen. 2:15. This also shows how God elevates man more than the other
creatures upon the earth.
REPENTANCE UNTO GOD
Repentance is the sorrow of a godly man for his sins with decision to abstain
from them – Acts 3:19; 20:21; II Cor. 7:10; Mark 1:15; Is. 55:7; II Chron.
7:14; Ezek. 18:21.
JUSTIFICATION OR NEW BIRTH
This is God’s grace whereby we are cleansed from our sins by which we are
able to stand before God as though we have never sinned. Acts 13:39; Rom.
3:25-26; Rom 5:1; I Cor. 6:11; Gal. 3:24; John 1:12-13; 3:3; II Cor. 5:9;
Titus 3:5; I Peter 1:23; Acts 10:43; John 3:3,5.
SANTIFICATION(HOLINESS)
Sanctification is another grace of God by which our souls are progressively
and completely cleansed. This is the second accomplishment of the grace
which through our faith in the Blood of Jesus Christ is wrought after we
have been justified and free from our sins or regenerated – John 17:15-17; I
Thess. 4:3; Heb. 2:11; 12:14; 13:12; I John 1:7; Luke 1:74, 75; II Cor. 7:1; I
Peter 1:16; Eph. 5:25-27; I Thess. 5:23-24; II Thess. 2:13.
WATER BAPTISM
A. The Kinds of Baptism
We believe in baptism by the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost –
Matt. 28:19. The teaching is revealed in the New Testament and all
Christians must obey this rule of the Lord – Acts 2:24; Acts 16:15; Acts
18:8; Acts 19:4-5. Every saved soul automatically qualifies for Water
Baptism – Acts 8:29-39; 16:18-23.
Baptism by Trinity
All born-again souls should ask for the Holy Spirit from above, as the
Apostles were ordered to wait in Jerusalem until they were filled from
above. It is the promise of the Father. It is God’s gift which He gives to
those who obey Him – Luke 24:49; John 4:14-26; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 5:32;
Acts 8:14-17. It is God’s promise unto those who are far and all whom the
Lord shall call – Acts 2:38-39. Any Christian who receives the baptism of
the Holy Spirit must speak in tongues – Acts 2:4; Acts 10:34-36; Acts 19:2-6.
ABOUT PRAYER
A Christian without condemnation of heart has a right to thank God and be
in adoration and in prayer unto the Lord always – Zek. 12:10. His soul
thirsts for God – Ps. 42:2. The Holy Spirit helps his infirmities in prayer –
Rom. 8:26. We must pray only by the Name of JESUS – John 16:23; ; I Tim.
2:25. Without faith our prayer shall be powerless before God – James 1:6-8;
Heb. 11:6. Those who are unable to pray annoy God – Is. 42:22; Is. 64:6-7.
Much trouble and danger are encountered in the absence of prayer – Zeph
1:4; Dan 9:13-14; Hosea 8:13-14. We are commanded to pray and not to
faint and to pray without ceasing – Col. 4:2; I Thess. 5:17; I Cor. 7:5; Luke
18:1. The Apostles put prayer first in their life and they spent much time in
prayer – Acts 6:4; Rom. 6:4; Rom 1:9; Col. 1:9. It is God’s plan and order
that we should pray to receive all the goods He has promised in His treasure
for us – James 4:2; Dan. 9:3; Matt. 7:7-11; Matt. 9:24-29; Luke 11:13.
ABOUT RESTITUTION
Restitution is a sign of true repentance. This is payment for what is damaged
– Ez.. 22:3. Whatever cannot give us a clear conscience before man and God
should be restituted without delay – Lev. 6:1-7; Luke 19:8; Prov. 28:13; Acts 24:16.
Healing without medicine is Biblical – Matt. 4:23; Ps. 103:3; Sickness is
caused because of the fall of man. The force behind this is Satan – Job 2:1-
9; Luke 13:15; Acts 10:3
DIVINE HEALING(WITHOUT MEDICINE)
Healing without medicine is Biblical – Matt. 4:23; Ps. 103:3; Sickness is
caused because of the fall of man. The force behind this is Satan – Job 2:1-
9; Luke 13:15; Acts 10:3. But JESUS came to destroy the works of the devil
– I John 3:8. Christ purchased our soul from the curse of sin. He bore our
infirmities and carried our sorrow – Matt. 8:15-17. By His stripes we are
healed. Is 53:4-5; Gal. 3:13; I Peter 2:24. Healing without medicine is of the
Gospel – Matt. 9:35; Mark 6:10-18. We read that the twelve Apostles and
the seventy disciples combined healing with their Ministry of the Gospel –
Luke 9:1-2; Luke 10:1-9. The Lord commanded us to go into the world, just
to teach the nations alone, but that we should also heal the sick – Matt.
28:19-20; Mark 10:1, Mark 16:15-18.
We could obtain our healing in these four ways: 1. By individual prayer –
John 14:13-14 2. By two people (or a group of people) who have agreed to
pray by faith – Matt. 18:19-20. 3. By the laying of hands on the head – Mark
16:18; Acts 9:18; Acts 28:8. 4. By the Ministry of the Elders, anointing the
sick with prayer of faith – James 5:14-15 Special Notice – Before we can
work by healing without medicine, we would have sanctified our life to the
doing of the Law – Rom. 6:13, 19; Rom. 12:1; Matt. 16:24; II Cor. 8:5, 15.
Many miracles were performed by the Apostles – Acts 9:33-42; Acts 19:11-
12; Acts 28:8-9.
PROPHECY IN THE CHURCH
The Bible teaches us to abstain from all appearance of evil – I Thess. 5:22.
“But follow after righteousness, faith, love, purging ourselves from unclean
things so that we may be vessels unto honor, sanctified, and prepared unto
every good work” – II Tim. 2:21-22. Therefore we must not see our Church
members in dancing halls, or cinema halls, reveling, for such things are
works of the flesh. All people doing such things shall not inherit the
kingdom of God – Gal 5:19-21; I Peter 4:3-4; Prov 31:4-5; Rev. 1:5-6; Gen
19:30-38.
Swearing and Cursing Forbidden All Christians should not swear or curse or
blaspheme for we were not taught of Jesus in such a way. “Bless, and curse
not” Rom. 12:14. Swear not at all, neither by Heaven, nor by the earth or
any other swearing. But let your yes by yes, and No be No so that you do
not run into condemnation – Matt. 5:34; James 5:12.
DUE REVERENCE TO PARENTS AND AUTHORITIES
All Christians are to obey the law of the country, obey the government and
authority. They should honor their parents and elders. I Peter 2:13-14; Rom
13:1-5; Eph. 6:1-3.
REBELLION AGAINST CHURCH AUTHORITY FORBIDDEN
Rebellion against Church Ministers is against the Will of God. Those who
rebelled against Moses did not escape unpunished – Num 12:1-10; Num.
16:1-4,32. The Bible teaches that we should obey our Spiritual leaders and
submit to them – Heb 13:17; Joshua 1:16-18.
DEBTS FORBIDDEN
Any member of this Church must not willfully enter into any debt which he
finds difficult to repay for the Bible teaches us “owe no man anything, but to
love one another” – Rom. 13:7-8. About Debt: 1. Monetary Debt 2. Debt of
promise or Vow – Ps. 105:8 3. Debt of time – Eccl. 3:1-8 4. Debt of not
preaching the Gospel – I Cor. 16-17
OUR GARMENT
We believe that any born again soul is a child of God and is clothed with
white garment which is the Righteousness of Christ. It is received freely, a
gift unto them that lead a victorious life – Rev. 19:7-8. Furthermore, we are
advised to put on charity, which is the bond perfectness – Col. 3:13-14. It is
not our policy to have special robes. We believe that all members must be
moderate in adornment. “Not with braided hair, or gold or pears, or costly
array, but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not
corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the
sight of God of great price” I Tim. 2:8-9; I Peter 3:1-6; Gen. 35:1-4; Ex.
32:1-8.
LAYING OF HANDS AND ANOINTING THE SICK
We believe in the laying on of hands and anointing the sick on the head in
the Name of the Lord and that prayer of faith shall save the person – James
5:14-16; Mark 16:17-18. But we do not use any other methods which are not
according to Bible teaching such as sanctification of water for the sick to
drink, or to perform special washing for the sick in the flowing river, the use
of robe or garment, or to carry a small stick in the form of a cross ones
person or the use of candles and such things. They are not Biblical. The
order of our Lord is that we should heal the sick free of charge – Matt 10:8.
We do not receive money or charge money before we offer prayer for
anybody. All those using the above materials for healing shall perish with
them – Mark 16:18; James 5:14; Matt 10:7-8; Mark 6:13.
Swearing and Cursing Forbidden All Christians should not swear or curse or
blaspheme for we were not taught of Jesus in such a way. “Bless, and curse
not” Rom. 12:14. Swear not at all, neither by Heaven, nor by the earth or
any other swearing. But let your yes by yes, and No be No so that you do
not run into condemnation – Matt. 5:34; James 5:12.
HOLY MATRIMONY
Marriage is honorable in all – Heb. 13:4. Therefore all members who wish
to marry could do so in the church. They are not to follow the worldly patter
with drumming and dancing, drunkenness or wear clothes that:30-31; I John
2:15-17; Rom. 12:2.
PROPHECY IN THE CHURCH
We believe in all the prophecies in the Bible; likewise we believe that we
can be given the gift of prophecy by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – I
Cor. 14:29. Despise not prophesying – I Thess. 5:20. But any prophecy that
is against the Bible is rejected.
CHURCH DISCIPLINE
Above all, whatever is not Bible teaching should be ignored entirely by all
members. If there be found any member disobeying these teachings he may
be disciplined privately, but if any backslider would not admit discipline and
restitute his way, he may be disciplined openly as it is written in Matt.
18:15-18, So that truth might be established by the witness of two or three
according to the Word of God. Rebuke them that sinned before all that
others also may fear – I Tim. 5:20; I Cor. 5:1-13; II Cor. 2:6-11; Heb. 12:5-
12.
ONE HUSBAND, ONE WIFE, CORRECT DIVORCE AND RE- MARRIAGE
The Word of God teaches us that monogamy has been the order since the
beginning of the Law of Christ. Divorce is permissible only when a life
partner has committed adultery. Even then, neither of the two should be
married to a new partner while both are yet alive – Matt. 5:31-32, 19:9;
Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18; Rom. 7:2-3; Mal. 2:13-16; Gen. 2:18: Matt.
19:4-6.
HOLY COMMUNION OR THE LORD’S SUPPER
It is instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ shortly before His death. He
commanded all Christians to gather together regularly to share the bread and
wine till He comes back again – Luke 22:17-20; Matt. 26:26-29; Mark
14:22-25; I Cor. 10:18, 21; Acts 2:42; 20:7; I Cor. 11:23-30.
THE CHURCH OF GOD
The born-again souls are called the Church of God – Eph. 1:22; Col. 1:1-18;
Eph 3:10; 5:24-29. The assembly of the believers, the sanctified souls in
Christ Jesus, Those who we call the Holy people of God – I Cor. 1:2; Acts
14:23; Phil. 4:15; Acts 13:28. Therefore all that God has called to gather
together in a place and fed with the Word of God – Acts 2:41-47; They
accept Christ as the head of the Church. They gather from time to time to
worship God in truth and Spirit to share the bread and eat. Their major
assignment is to spread the Gospel of Christ to all Nations – Matt. 28:19.
THE DEDICATION OR SEPARATION
Dedication is very important for the children of God for the Lord is Holy –
John 17:19; I Peter 1:15-16. If we want god to be our Father, we must
separate and dedicate ourselves unto God – II Cor. 6:17-18. God called us
unto Holiness – I Thess. 4:7; Rom. 12:1-2.
THE DEDICATED CHRISTIAN
The dedicated Christian would avoid foolish talking or jesting, Eph. 5:4. He
or she would not wear clothing of the opposite sex, Deut. 22:5. Marriage
would be esteemed honorable in all respects in the life of the dedicated
Christian, and he or she would be a hearer as well as a doer of the Word of
God at all times.
THE DEAD IN CHRIST
We believe that a brother who sleeps in the Lord is with Christ already –
Phil. 1:21-23; I Cor. 5:1-9. Paul said that it is better to come out of this flesh
and be with the Lord forever in our Heavenly home. Further still he
emphasizes that ” But I would not have you to be ignorant brethren
concerning them which are asleep that ye sorrow not even as there which
have no hope” I Thess. 4:13-18. Therefore all members should separate
themselves form the things of this world in worshiping the dead by which
we become idolaters – Deut 14:1.
RESURRECTION
We experience daily the resurrection of the Spirit, all the born-again souls
who are passed from death to life – Eph. 6:14; Rom 6:11; John 5:20. As this
body is dissolved, immediately we are entering into our Heavenly Home or
house not made with hands eternal in the Heavens – I Cor. 5:1-8 There is
resurrection of the Body. Jesus taught us plainly that the buried body will be
raised up from the tomb at the last day Job 5:28-29. Paul also explained this
to us – Acts 24:15; I Cor. 15:22, 42-44; Phil. 3:21; Dan. 12:2. Only Holy
people will be at the resurrection those who belong to Jesus when He
appears; but the sinners shall resurrect in hell, a place where people whose
names are not found in the Lamb’s Book – Rev. 20:4-5; John 5:28-29; Rev.
20:12-15.
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
The Second coming of Jesus Christ will be in physical form and will be
visible to all in like manner as He was seen ascending up to heavens – Acts
1:9-11; John 14:3. His return will be in two stages: A. Christ’s return in the
sky – The Saints or Bride of Christ will be raptured to meet Christ in the sky
– I Thess. 4:15-17; I Cor. 15:51-52; Matt. 24:40-44; Matt 25:10 B. His
return to the earth – He will return to the earth to judge the sinners and the
ungodly – Rev. 19:19-21; II Thess. 1:7-10; Jude 1:14-15; Zech. 14:3-4.
THE TRIBULATION PERIOD
The time between His coming to receive the brides or saints into heaven and
His coming to administer judgments will be the time of Tribulation – Matt
24:21; 22:29; Rev. 9; Rev. 16; Is. 26:20-21; Mark 13:19; Jer. 30:7; Daniel
12:1; Malachi 4:1.
THE MILLENNIAL REIGN (CHRIST 1,000 YEARS’ REIGN)
After Christ appears upon earth, He would set up His Kingdom with the
Holy people for one thousand years – Rev. 20:1-6; Rev. 2:26-27. This one
thousand years will be entirely different from any kingdom ever set on earth.
The Kingdom is peace all over – Is 65:18-20. There will be no death – Is.
65:18-20. There will be no poverty – Mich. 4:4; Is. 65:21-23; Christ is the
ONLY KING in the Kingdom – Dan. 2:44-45; Dan. 7:13,14,22,27.
SATAN IN PRISON
At this time – millennium, Satan will be chained – Rev. 20:2-3, and it will
be the time of peace and blessing to mankind also – Is. 11:6-9; 65:25; Hosea
2:18; Zech 14:9-20; Is 2:2-4.
THE COMING JUDGEMENTS
We believe that there will be three special judgements. i) The Judgement of
the Believers: This would start immediately believers are caught up in the
sky, they shall stand before Christ. After this judgment they will descend
down with Christ upon the earth – II Cor. 5:10; I Cor. 3:3; 11-15; James
1:12; Rom 2:16. ii) The Judgement of the Nation: This will be the time
when Jesus appears upon earth between the millennial reign and final
judgement. Acts 17:31; Joel 3:2; Ez. 14:15; Jud. 1:14-15; II Thess 1:7-10;
Rom 2:16; Rev. 1:7; Mal. 16:21. iii) The Judgement of the Unbelievers: or
the White Throne Judgement : This will happen after Christ’s one thousand
years reign at the White Throne. – Rev. 20:11-15; II Peter 3:7; Dan. 12:2.
NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH
The Word of God teaches us that after judgement, this wicked world will be
removed. God will create a new Heaven and a new earth in which
HOLINESS will exist – Matt. 24:35; II Peter 3:12-13; Rev. 21:1-3; Is.
65:17:; 66:22
ETERNAL LIFE AND ETERNAL PUNISHMENT
The Bible teaches us that there is eternal punishment as well as eternal life –
Matt. 25:46. The wicked people will be sent to a fiery hell made of sulphur,
to be tormented both day and night. The punishment will continue forever
and ever – Rev. 14:10-11; Luke. 16:24; Mark 9:43-44.
DEDICATION OF CHILDREN
We believe that after a child is born on the 8th day, the parent should bring
him/her unto the House of the Lord for dedication unto the Lord – 1 Sam.
1:22; Luke. 22:22-24; Matt. 19:13-15.
THE LORD’S DAY
We believe that the first day of the week called Sunday is a special day
which the believers should separate as the Lord’s day during which time are
to gather to worship – Acts 20:7; 1Cor. 16:2; Rev. 1:10. The Lord
resurrected on the first day of the week – Mark 16:9; Ezek. 31:12-14.
