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What We Believe
Basic Principles of the Church of God Reformation Movement
I. THE BIBLE IS THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH
We believe the Bible is God's inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word
and is the standard for all Christians.
Scripture References
- II Timothy 3:16-17
- II Peter 1:20-21
II. THE TRINITY
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons;
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Scripture References
- II Corinthians 13:14
- Matthew 28:19
III. MAN'S NATURE
We believe the Bible teaching that man sinned and fell short of the glory of God.
Scripture References
IV. NEW LIFE
We believe Jesus was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died a vicarious death, arose through a triumphant resurrection, sits at the right hand of God and lives to make intercession as man's only means of salvation.
Scripture References
- Hebrews 7:25
- John 14:6
- Acts 4:12
V. SANCTIFICATION
We believe the experience of sanctification as a second definite work of grace, subsequent to salvation. This enables us to live a life of holiness which is the standard and norm for every Christian. The evidence of receiving the Holy Spirit is a holy life empowered to witness and not an unintelligible language or unknown tongue.
Scripture References
- I Thessalonians 4:3-4
- I Thessalonians 5:22-23
- Hebrews 12:14
- Acts 1:8
VI. THE CHURCH OF GOD
We believe the Bible doctrine that the church of God is the bride of Christ into which every believer is born and that here all born-again believers are united in one great Christian family of which Christ is the Head.
Scripture References
- Acts 2:47
- Acts 20:28
- John 17:11-12
- Ephesians 5:23
VII. THE KINGDOM OF GOD
We believe that being born-again and added to the church of God places us in the kingdom of God, which is a present-day spiritual reality and not reserved for a future kingdom or millennial reign.
Scripture References
- John 18:36-37
- Luke 17:20-21
- Romans 14:17
VIII. ORDINANCES
We believe water Baptism by emersion, the Lord's Supper, and Feet Washing are all commands of our Lord to be obeyed and practiced by those who have been born again.
Scripture References
- Matthew 28:19
- Romans 6:1-14
- I Corinthians 11:23-30
- John 13:3-17
IX. DIVINE HEALING
We believe in the Bible doctrine of Divine physical healing which is provided by faith to the believer.
XIII. GIFTS FOR MINISTRY
We believe every Christian is gifted for ministry and not a select few.
Scripture References
- I Corinthians 12:6-11
- Ephesians 4:11-13
XIV. WITNESSING
We believe the Bible teaches that every Christian should witness.
Scripture References
- Psalms 126:5-6
- Proverbs 11:30
- Matthew 28:19-20
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