Holy Ghost Deliverance Mission Statement Of FaithThis is the Holy Ghost Deliverance Mission Statement Of Faith 1. We believe that there is only one God (deity-Godhead)(Deut.5:7-10;6:4-5;10:17). And, "...God (deity-Godhead) was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself." (2Cor.5:19), i.e. the fullness of the Godhead dwelt in him bodily. (Col.2:9) God has manifested himself in many ways and significantly as the Father in creation, the Son in Redemption and the Holy Ghost infilling the saint. 2. We believe that all scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2Timothy 3:16-17) 3. We believe that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men. (Romans 5:12) 4. We believe that, to overcome sin and become godly, one must have saving faith in Christ. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) Godliness (becoming godly) comes by believing and obeying the gospel of Jesus Christ, which was a "mystery" in times past but is now revealed to those who believe. (Col. 1:25-27) 5. We believe that saving faith is comprised of both believing in and obeying the gospel of Jesus Christ. (1Cor. 15:1-2; Galatians 1:6-9; 2 Tim. 1:10) 6. We believe the gospel of Jesus Christ as delineated by the Apostle Paul (1 Cor. 15:1-8) a) The death of Jesus Christ b) The burial of Jesus Christ c) The resurrection of Jesus Christ d) Forty days of Jesus Christ on earth after the resurrection, teaching and preaching of things pertaining to the Kingdom. (Acts 1:3) e) The ascension of Jesus Christ 7. We believe that the way to obey the gospel is to parallel the gospel of Christ (with action) as delineated by the Apostles. a) Repentance (turning away from a life of sin and seeking forgiveness) (Acts 2:38; Luke 24:47) b) Water baptism (being buried with Christ having the name of Yeshua (Jesus) Christ invoked over the candidate). (Acts 2:38; 10:48; 19:5) c) Spirit baptism (being infilled with a portion (earnest) of God's Spirit evidenced by speaking in other tongues. (Acts 2:4; 10:45-46; 19:6) d) Being a witness (sharing the testimony of Jesus Christ with others while on earth) (Acts 1:8; Rev. 19:10; 2 Tim. 1:8) e) Ascending into heaven to join the great marriage supper of the Lamb. ( Rom. 2:7; 1 Cor. 15:52-58; Matt. 24:30-31) 8. We believe that the Lord's Supper must be observed by Christ's followers to remember the Lord's death until He returns. ( 1 Cor. 11:23-26) 9. We believe in the gifts and the fruits of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:4-6; Gal. 5:22-23) 10. We believe in divine healing. (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24; James 5:16; Matt. 9:22) 11. We believe in the second coming of Christ and eternal judgement. (1 Thess. 4:16-17; Rev. 20:11-15) 12. We believe in tithes and offering (Malachi 3:10)
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