We believe in sanctification. We believe that the Holy Spirit is none other than the Spirit of God Himself, primarily as He relates to mankind We believe that the term marriage has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as described in Scripture (Genesis 2:18-25, Malachi 2). We believe that divine healing is an integral part of the Gospel. if (day_num < 10) day_num=""+day_num To be a people who demonstrate Gods love and compassion for all the world. Jesus' deity is none other than that of the Father. This appropriation makes us holy. (II Tim. We believe in the efficacy and sufficiency of the shed blood of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins committed in the past: for the regeneration, or new birth from above, of penitent sinners, and for salvation or deliverance from sin and sinning (Matthew 26:28; Luke 22:20; Acts 20:28; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 1:7; 2:13; Colossians 1:14, 20; 1 Peter 1:18, 19; 1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5; 5:9; 1 John 2:1; 3:5-10; 5:18; Romans 6:22; 7:24, 25; 8:1-4). Moreover, we believe that to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirits power and possession, one must continue to live a clean and consecrated life, free from sin, strife, worldliness, and pride, and must avoid attitudes and actions that tend to grieve or quench the Holy Spirit of God (Ephesians 4:29-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:19). This manifestation was clearer and more abundant in Christ Jesus, who was the effulgence of his Fathers glory (Hebrews 1:3). The wordpersonalmeans the Lord himself shall return (1 Thessalonians 4:15-18); the same Jesus who was taken up into heaven shall so come in like manner as He was seen to go into heaven (Acts 1:11). OUR BELIEF CONCERNING THE BIBLE. 17 The Second Coming of Christ (page 28) We realize that Dr. Purdie's beliefs in this section are widely held. Nevertheless, they remain unscriptural, as follows: i.Dr. Purdie states that the Second Coming, or "The Second Advent of the Lord consists of two stages" meaning that Jesus is coming FOR his church in the "rapture" and then he is coming again seven years later to establish his Millennial Kingdom. Dr. Purdie provides no scripture for this assertion - because there are none. However there are several passages that refute his position and teach that the catching away of the saints ("rapture" as he calls it) occurs at his coming, a single and singular event. (Matt 24:29-31; II Thess 2:1-3; Rev 20:4,5), ii.Dr. Purdie states that at the time of the "rapture" Jesus "will appear invisibly in space" confusing the reader as to whether he will actually appear, or whether he will remain invisible. Such confusion is not found in the bible (I Cor 14:33) which clearly states that "Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him". (Rev 1:7), iii.Dr. Purdie says that the time between the two 'phases' of Christ's second coming, "covers seven years of time and will be the Great Tribulation. in time. Only unfermented grape juice, the fruit of the vine, as recommended by our Lord (Matthew 26:29; Mark 14:25; Luke 22:18) shall be used in connection therewith. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Articles Of Faith Of The United Pentecostal Church International Many people today claim to be Christians, disciples of Jesus, but fail to continue in his word as commanded in John 8:31, and therefore are deceiving even themselves. God, our Creator, loves us and calls us into a loving relationship with Himself. The Lake of Fire is literal (Revelation 19:20). We believe the Bible presents the coming of Christ as personal, imminent, pre-tribulational and pre-millennial. Pastors/Ministers and the members of IPA Inc. shall not perform same sex weddings for members and non-members but will conduct wedding ceremonies for one man and one woman as biologically designed by birth. One day every action and deed will be brought to account and given its rightful reward or punishment, For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that everyone may receive what is due them for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad (2 Corinthians 5:10). The derivation of this word, from root to stem in both Hebrew and Greek languages (the original languages in which the Word of God was first written), may help to some extent in the definition of its meaning, but is not sufficient to set forth the vast scope of truth embraced by the word as used in both Old and New Testaments. We do not believe this is the only evidence of the Spirits baptism, but it is the initial evidence, just as it occurred in the repeated accounts of the Spirits outpouring in the Acts of the Apostles. Man was created good and upright; for God said Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. However, man by voluntary transgression, fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God (Gen 1:2, 27; 2:7; 3:6; Rom 5:12-19). The outward evidence of salvation is a life of righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24, Titus 2:12). As demonic deception and satanic darkness deepens, we urge our ministers to maintain and proclaim this doctrinal viewpoint as the "blessed hope" of the Church. STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL TRUTHS . The 'tongues' of today are mere gibberish; not the tongues of Pentecost. Dr. Purdie's theology is in error, his logic is in error and his history is in error. Dr. Purdie, and Pentecostals in general, ignore the scriptures which say: a.Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? He has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the 1941 General Conference, steps were initiated calling for a vote of the local churches authorizing the grouping of the Articles of Faith and Basis of Union under one heading as Articles of Faith, with a renumbering of the section accordingly and the removal from it of any item not specifically an article of faith. They include the death of a Great Awakening preacher, the birth of Oswald Chambers, and Pope Francis . b. Pentecostals share many other unscriptural beliefs with the Charismatic movement, Word-Faith movement, ecumenical movement, Toronto Airport movement, Catch the Fire, Laughing Revival, Joel's army, God Chasers, Prayer of Jabez, Transformations, Megashift . The gifts of the Holy Spirit including gifts of healing are provided for in the atonement, which is the privilege of all believers today. READ THE BIBLE ONLINE Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth BEREAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE DOWNLOAD FREE SEARCH SOFTWARE God's Word the King James Bible This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. These abnormal disturbances have caused the law of creation to work destruction in the natural. all grammatical, historical, literary and cultural issues have been considered. And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and three scores and ten palm trees: and they encamped by the waters. To be an agency of God for evangelizing the world. We believe that the local Church comprises of born-again believers who come together for worship, fellowship, discipleship and evangelism. The originalpentecosteliterally means fiftieth, as a number. Eternal life will be for the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked. We believe that Christ did truly rise again from the dead, and took again His body, with all things appertaining to the perfections of mans nature, and ascended into heaven and there sits until He shall return to judge all men at the last day. We believe He was a perfect, sinless human being in whom dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9), that He was very God and perfect man. The Bible also says, "To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" (John 1:12). He died under sin unto sin anatoningdeath for sin in the body, and this being finished, He dropped out of the mortal body on the cross. Water Baptism: We believe that baptism in water shall be by immersion in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and shall be administered to only those who give evidence of being born again. Therefore, the title Son of God, belongs to the order of eternity, and the title, Son of Man, to the order of time. vii.After the addition, Dr. Purdie further departs from truth by structuring the rest of his compound sentence in such a way that his list of characteristics describing scripture appears to be the rest of his quote of II Tim 3:16. At best, his paraphrase is inaccurate and incomplete. The scripture actually says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:". With the baptism of the Holy Spirit comes such experience as an overflowing fullness of the spirit (John 7:37-39; Acts 4:8), a deepened reverence of God (Acts 2:42), and a more active love for Christ, for His word and for the lost (Mark 16:20). We believe the initial (or first) evidence of the reception of the baptism of the Holy Spirit is the speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (John 15:26, 27; Acts 2:1-4; 8:17, 18; 10:44-46; 19:6; 1 Corinthians 12:7). We believe in the imminent, personal, premillennial second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while others might be previously unknown to many people. 2020 Pentecostal Church of God. These doctrines are heavily based on other evangelical confessions of faith but differ by being clearly Pentecostal. All believers are entitled to and should expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, in the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire, with the outward evidence of speaking in tongues (Acts 2:4; 10:44-46) according the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. Regeneration(Gr. ii.By adding, in his own words, the parenthetical statement (in the original languages in which it was written) Dr. Purdie departs from scripture. The bible does not specify in which language(s), if any, that God has chosen to restrict his preservation of "scripture". C. Holy Spirit We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person; convicts the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment; is the supernatural agent of God in the regeneration of the lost; indwells in all believers, sealing them in the body of Christ unto the day of redemption; and is the divine teacher who guides believers into all truth. However, we say God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. It has been our endeavor to maintain intellectual honesty with the Scriptures -- not allowing our biases to Repentance (Gr. Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. The first instance of the use ofkadeshis in Genesis 2:3: And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it. The day broke forth shiningly in its sanctification. We shall comment upon our Articles of Faith by paragraph as they are numbered in theManual. Being dead in sins, we are quickened to life by the impartation of the resurrection life of the glorified Christ. we are only pilgrims on this great journey and challenge. The Bible says, God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). This belief is termed as the Gospel or 'good news.' The major requirement of the movement is that a person is born again. Moreover, they expand and elucidate the doctrinal tenets as set forth in the Apostles Creed. When this is done, the eternity of the kingdom will be fully inaugurated. 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With it comes the provision of power for life and service, the giving of gifts and their use in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8-16). Statement of Faith - PAWI Tithes should be used for the support of the active ministry and for the propagation of the gospel and work of the Lord in general and not given to charity or used for other purposes (Malachi 3:7-11; Hebrews 7:2; 1 Corinthians 9:7-11; 16:2). 1. The three are simultaneously received by the same act of faith. We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including, but not limited to, pre-marital sex, adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, transgender conduct or use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matthew 15:18-20, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10). B. We believe these gifts are set in the Church by the Holy Spirit; He retains custody and control of said gifts or enablements, distributing or operating them severally as He will. And we desire that our people may so live under the control of the Holy Spirit that these gifts may be manifested or used through consecrated individuals in the worship services where, when, and as they are needed, but all to the glory of God and the edifying of the body of Christ, and in accordance with the directions and decorum set forth in the chapters referred to above. Statement of Faith srey 2019-10-21T20:45:34+00:00. Should they persist in emphasizing this doctrine to the point of making it an issue, their standing in the fellowship will be seriously affected. all who are not saved will be cast into the lake of fire. We believe that there is ONE living and Triune God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit; equal in power and in glory; and that this Triune God created, upholds and governs all. Each believer born of the spirit, is an integral part of the general Assembly and church of the first born, which are written in heaven (Ephesians 1:22, 23; 2:22; Heb 12:23). Its earthly constituents are all true believers, born again of the Spirit (John 3:6) and of the Word (1 Peter 1:23), who are living an overcoming Christian life (Ephesians 5:27; Revelation 21:27). We enjoy an intimate relationship with God the Father. If youre not sure what to say, try this prayer: Lord Jesus, I need You. We become a new creation (2 Corinthians . We can have complete forgiveness for the wrongs we have done in our lives, and be assured of fellowship with God here on earth and for all eternity, by entering into a personal relationship with Christ, by faith. Jesus also said, Here I am! We believe in the bodily resurrection of Christ, in His triumphant ascension into heaven, and that He (in His glorified body, as a complete human being, with all things appertaining to the perfections of mans nature) now sits at the right hand of heavens Majesty until He shall return to judge the world at the last day. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. We believe that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16). Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 9:12-22, Romans 4:1-10; 5:11. In the Savior of men, the Lord Jesus Christ, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, very God and very man. b.Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. (I Cor 13:8), c.To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (I Cor 12: 10), d. Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my woice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. We believe in the incarnation of Christ through the virgin birth, which we hold without question, as written in the Word of God (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:26-35). Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses (Matthew 8:17), and with his stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). Baptism in water is by immersion, a direct commandment of our Lord (Matthew 28:19), and is for believers only. Silva is one of dozens of LGBTQ+ Americans suing the U.S. Department of Education, challenging a law that allows religious colleges to discriminate based on the sex of students and applicants . We believe provision was made in the atonement for the healing of our bodies as set forth in the following Scriptures: Isaiah 53:4, 5; Matthew 8:16, 17; Mark 16:15-18; James 5:14-16; Exodus 15:26; to which we would also add Romans 8:26-28. The second coming of Christ includes the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on earth for one thousand years. Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God (Rom 12:1; 1 Thess 5:23; Heb 13:12). This law operates according to its relation to the infinite law of all creation as upheld and directed by the Creator. Everything is holy as related to Him. " Although this is a true statement, it is clearly presented to imply that, 'therefore we can still speak in tongues today', (because Dr. Purdie already claims to have established that tongues is the evidence of infilling with the Spirit - gift of the Holy Ghost, baptism with the Holy Ghost, etc - and that the 'tongues' today are the same as the tongues of Pentecost). But we know of no one who has spoken in biblical tongues in our present day. var year=date.getYear() The ordinance is a symbol of the Christians identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection (Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; Acts 8:36-39). The Christian movement in India was pioneered by the disciple of Lord Jesus Christ, Thomas the Apostle, who traveled outside the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel, traveling as far as India. Man was created by God, was perfect but through disobedience fell into sin, thus in need of salvation. What We Believe - PFWB As he fell, all fell in him and with him. P. O. From the root and stem significance of the Hebrew wordkadeshand its equivalent in Greek, we learn by its historic development that holiness (that which breaks forthshiningly) is the fundamental essence and perfection of Gods being in infinite fullness. The BIBLE is the inspired word of God and the final authority in all matters of faith and conduct for the child of God. Therefore, to deny that the Father is a real and eternal Father, and that the Son is a real and eternal Son, is a denial of the distinction and relationship in the Being of God; a denial of the Father, and the Son; and a displacement of the truth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. We believe the Bible, comprised of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God ( Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ). He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on High as our great High Priest, and He will return again to establish His Kingdom of righteousness and justice. 6. if (year < 2000)year=1900+year Amen. Each participant should examine himself/herself before partaking. The phraseology employed in this Statement is not inspired nor contended for, but the truth set forth is held to be essential to a full-gospel ministry. Members of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God believe in; The scriptures, both the Old and the New Testaments composed of the 66 books are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible and authoritative word of God, and the only rule for Christian faith and conduct. Statement of Faith | Apostolic Church of Pentecost The first of these feasts pointed to the resurrection of Christ, and the second to the outpouring of the Holy Ghost, as in Acts 2. ), The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Purdie and entitled, "What We Believe". He is the creator of heaven and earth, and of all living beings. The first thirteen of our Articles of Faith state what we believe as a church. Take control of every area of my life. If you are considering buying solar electric equipment or building a website, please consider contacting us for those needs by: (Clicking on the Banners to the Right or on the links below): SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH YOUR FRIENDS and FOLLOW. The Comforter was given to dwell in the hearts of the crucified fully cleansed believers. The washing of the disciples feet was a symbol of the inner cleansing of their hearts, and the statement ye are clean every whit was made at that time and place. iv.Biblical tongues is found primarily in the book of Acts - which is a transitional book in the establishment of the church. It is also found in Paul's writing to the Corinthians - people whom he had to rebuke and correct for being carnal and for misusing the legitimate gifts. It is not found in any of the epistles to the church. metanoia: frommeta with, andnoos mind something done with the whole mind). We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Father is not from the Son, but the Son is from the Father, as to authority. Thank You for forgiving me and giving me eternal life. Resurrection (Gr. PAG takes the Bible as its all-sufficient source of faith and practice, and subscribes to the historic creeds of the universal church. The last letter of the original word was dropped, and so we have our wordPentecost. God-given authority which man possesses; therefore, all doctrine, faith, hope, and all instruction for the church e. The Title, Lord Jesus ChristThe appellation, Lord Jesus Christ, is a proper name. a. On the basis and to the extent of this constituted relationship, we are holy. J. Roswell and Alice Flower established the Christian Evangel to report on revivals and missions activities and published it out of their home in Plainfield, Indiana. Existence is eternal. [1]anastasis: fromana again; andstasis to stand up again; [2]egerio: to raise up) means to raise up anything, such as (a) a building, (b) a savior, (c) to awaken from sleep. With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry. What are Pentecostal Beliefs? - WorldAtlas We believe there is coming a time when all who ever lived will stand before Jesus Christ to be judged and that The wordpremillennialmeans He will come before the millennium during which the blessed and holy of the first resurrection will live and reign with Christ a thousand years (Revelation 20:4-6). Statement of Faith ARTICLE THREE PCG DOCTRINAL STATEMENT (From pages 26-30 of the 2004 Pentecostal Church of God Constitution and Bylaws) Since the Bible teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Ghost (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20) and that the temple of God is holy, which temple ye (believers) are (1 Corinthians 3:16, 17) we do not believe God will fill an unclean temple or vessel with His Holy Spirit. These statements were made before the Day of Pentecost. [1] Of the 16 articles, four are considered core beliefs "due to the key role they play in . In the resurrection of those that have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the church (1 Thess 4:16, 17; Rom 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor 15:51, 52). We believe that Jesus Christ was. Pentecostal Financial Services Group (PFSG), CRA Charitable Registration #107833295RR0374. This Statement of Faith is intended simply as a basis for belief, fellowship, and cooperation among us. We believe that the Pentecostal baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire is obtainable by a definite act of appropriating faith on the part of the fully cleansed believer, and the initial evidence of the reception of this experience is speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Luke 11:13; Acts 1:5; 2:1-4; 8:17; 10:44-46; 19:6). We believe Jesus Christ shed His blood, not alone for our justification and the forgiveness of actual transgressions, but also for the complete cleansing of the justified believer from all indwelling sin and from its pollution, and this transaction takes place subsequent to (or after) regeneration (the new birth) (Acts 26:18; Ephesians 5:25-27; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:13, 14; 10:10, 14-22; 13:11, 12; 1 John 1:7, 9).
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