Beliefs are not worth much unless they are translated into actions. Based on what the Bible
teaches, we feel very strongly about the following nine practices:
Prayer is the key to revival and growth
"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22 “And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:15-16
The examples of Jesus and the apostles make it clear to us that prayer is important and powerful. The Bible also gives us scriptural clues to the power of prayer. Add to these theological proofs the modern-day examples of prayer’s power to heal the sick and foster revival and growth among the saints, and you have an equation that demands we give ample emphasis to prayer. God is still working in this world among those who know the power of prayer!
Every saint involved in a ministry
“Christ loves us, and by His death He has freed us from our sins and made us a kingdom of priests to serve God...” Rev. 1:6 (GN) “You are...the King’s priests...God’s own people, chosen to proclaim the wonderful acts of God.” 1 Pet. 2:9 (GN)
The Bible teaches that every Christian is called to “full-time” Christian service, regardless of his or her vocation. We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible reading.
Name of Jesus is the center of all we do
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 (KJV) “And whatsoever ye do in word of deed do all in the name of the Lord Jesus…” Colossians 3:17 (KJV) “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow…and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” Philippians 2:9,10 (KJV)
We are the people of the name of Jesus. Therefore, everything we do in the
Tithing
“A tithe of everything you produce belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.” Lev. 26:30
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Everyone deserves to hear the full gospel
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 “…Not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
II Peter 3:9 “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at
We believe that God has filled us with the Holy Ghost so that we can share the good news with the world. This may be in a foreign country, or at our neighbor’s house. Whatever it takes to spread the gospel to the world, we are willing to do. This includes support of foreign missions and involvement in local outreach initiatives.
Calvary is the core of our message
“For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ and Him crucified. ” I Corinthians 2:2 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” I Corinthians 1:18 “…ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” Ephesians 2:13
If the message of
Oneness of God
“Is there any God beside me? Yea there is no God; I know not any” Isaiah 44:8 “There is none other God but one.” I Corinthians 8:4 “I and my Father are one.” John 10:30 “…he that hath seen me hath seen the Father.” John 14:9
Many religions believe in multiple gods. This is called polytheism. From the beginning of the Bible to the end, the message of one God is emphasized. The Divine Spirit, our heavenly Father that created the world, is the same Divine Spirit that was in the man Christ Jesus. This is also the same spirit that dwells within Holy Ghost filled believers. The Spirit of God is not divided into factions, or persons…OUR GOD IS ONE!!!
Striving to live a holy and separated life
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 “Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord.” II Corinthians 6:17 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world.” I John 2:15
God has called us to be separate and distinct from the world. God’s holiness is absolute perfection and purity, but when holiness is applied to man it means being separated unto God. We should be willing to do anything to make ourselves acceptable to God, regardless of the sacrifice.
Truth as our highest pursuit
“Buy the truth and sell it not.” Proverbs 23:23 “…received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” II Thessalonians 2:10 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” II Timothy 3:16 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workmen that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
II Timothy 2:15
The ultimate truth is fully contained in the Word of God. The Bible makes it clear that there would be influences that would try to steal precious truth. We should safeguard truth in our heart by becoming personally familiar with the Word of God.