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Spirit of Truth Ministries Statement of Faith... |
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We believe the following to be true, according to the Word of God... |
THE SCRIPTURES
e believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product
of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy
Spirit, The New Covenant, as recorded in the New Testament, we accept
as our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine.
We believe faith is acting on the Word of God. (2Tim 3:16, 1Thess 2:13 ,2Peter 1:21, Heb 11:1) |
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THE GODHEAD
e believe God is one, but manifested in three persons--the
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal, (Phil.2:6) God
the Father is greater than all; the sender of the Word (Logos) and
the Begetter (John14:28:John16:28; John1:14) The Son is the Word
flesh covered ; the One Begotten , and has existed with the Father
from the beginning. (John1:14;John 1;18 John 1;1) The Holy Spirit
proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is eternal.
(John15:26) |
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THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
e believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He
was crucified and buried. On the third day, He arose from the dead
and ascended to heaven where He sits at the right hand of God the
Father Almighty until His enemies become His footstool. In His
Virgin Birth, and that He was all God and all man in His bodily
form. In the blessed hope of His future return to this earth to
receive His Blood-bought church forever.
(Luke 1:31; Matt 28:6; Mark 16:19; Matt22:42; John14:3)
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MAN'S ETERNAL SPIRIT
e believe that man is a spiritual being created by God,
living in a physical body, and has a soul. (1 Thessalonians 5:23 KJV)
Man is a created being, made in the likeness and image of God (Gen 1:26).
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ETERNAL LIFE AND THE NEW BIRTH
e believe that the new birth is necessary for all mankind, and
when experienced, produces eternal life. Man's first step toward
salvation is godly sorrow that worketh repentance.
(II Cor. 7:10, I Jn. 5:12, Jn. 3:3-5). |
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WATER BAPTISM
e believe in water baptism in the name of the Father, Son
and Holy Spirit, the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe in the name of
Jesus, and the authority invested in that name. Baptism in water
is by immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord, and is for
believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's
identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection
(Matt. 3:16; 28:19; Mark 16:16; Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36-39).
The following recommendation regarding the water baptismal formula is adopted; to wit: "On the confession of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and by His authority, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Lord Jesus Christ . Amen." |
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BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST
e believe in the indwelling and the baptism of the Holy Spirit
with the evidence of speaking in tongues. The Baptism in the Holy Ghost
and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all
believers in this dispensation and is received subsequent to the new
birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking
in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt. 3:11;
Mark 16:17; John 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38,39; Acts 19:1-7;
Acts 2:1-4). |
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DIVINE HEALING
e believe in divine healing which is the restoration of health
to one who believes and acts on God's Word and that Jesus is the Healer.
Healing is for the physical ills of the Human body and is wrought by the
Power of God through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands.
It is provided for in the redemptive power of Christ and is the privilege
of every member of the believing church today (James 5:14,15, Mark 16:18;
Isaiah 53:4,5; Matt 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24). |
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SANCTIFICATION
e believe the Bible teaches that without Holiness no man can
see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite,
yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and
continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return.
(Heb 12:14, 1 Thess 5:23, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Cor 3;18, Phil 3:12-14,
1 Cor 1:30) |
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HELL AND ETERNAL RETRIBUTION
e believe that after death, eternal life begins for our spirit
man either in heaven or in hell; where one spends eternity is based on
one's decision to live according to God's Word and commandments or to
rebel against God. The one who physically dies in his sins without
accepting Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the Lake of Fire
and, therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or
repenting.
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TITHING
e believe in tithing and bringing offerings into the local
church. (Mal 3:10; 1COR 9:14) |
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