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Our Statement of Faith

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CONCERNING THE HOLY SCRIPTURES - BIBLIOLOGY

We believe that the Bible is the written revelation of God; and the 66 books of the Bible constitute the Word of God (1 Corinthians 2: 7-14; 2 Peter 1:20-21).

We affirm and proclaim that the original documents were absolutely inerrant and God breathed, (Isa 30:8 Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever) and is a valuable source for accurate historical and scientific data relevant to man’s Redemption, life and behavior, (2 Tim 3:16-17).

 

Because the original MSS of the OT (39) books in Hebrew and the NT (27) books in Greek had already become extinct, the controversies over DIVINE Verbal and Plenary inspiration had become a subject of attack by present-day apostate movements. God in His divine providence, had preserved the reliability of the 39 OT books through the nation of Israel in the Jewish preferred/preserve Masoretic Text (the preferred Hebrew textual family of the received text (OT of the KJV of 1611); The 27 NT books were Divinely preserved through the Greek MSS Family text from which the Textus Receptus were translated (Byzantine/Traditional/Majority text in Greek) and from ancient languages translated from the same MSS family/classification. (Not from: The Palestinian MSS family preferred by the Gnostics; the Western MSS family preferred by the RCC which included the Apocryphal books; and the Alexandrian MSS family preferred by Westcott and Hort whose reconstructed Greek NT became the primary basis for most modern English translation of the NT after 1881.

 

We believe in the DIVINE PRESERVATION (DP) of the Word of God (OT and NT) in the “Traditional/ Majority/ Byzantine/textus Receptus reflected in the English Translation in the KJV. We do not believe, however, in the Divine verbal and Plenary inspiration of the KJV. We are not “KING JAMES ONLY” because there are other languages in the world which had been translated from the Textus Receptus family. These are additional proofs of the power of God to preserved his word and protect the Gospel of Christ is CHRISTIAN TRINITARIANISM.

CONCERNING GOD - THEOLOGY

WE BELIEVE IN ONLY ONE TRUE GOD the Infinite, Perfect, Spirit- Being in whom all material and spiritual things have their Source by creation, their Support by His providence, and their End according to His divine purpose. He revealed Himself in three (3) distinct persons (FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT) but belonging to ONLY ONE DIVINE ESSENCE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDEEMING MAN FROM SIN. The three persons are CO-ETERNAL AND CO- REDEMPTIVE AND THUS EQUALLY DESERVING worship and obedience.

 

THE FATHER, the first person of the Trinity orders or allows all things according to His redemptive purpose by Grace (1 Corinthians 8:6; Psalm 145:8 and 9). As the absolute and highest ruler of the universe, He is sovereign as creator, a provider, and redeemer (Romans 11:33; Psalm 103:19; Job 1:6;). His Fatherhood denotes a spiritual relationship, first of all within the Trinity; and secondly, with mankind, (as creator/creature) in relation to all men, and more importantly, as redeemer and redeemed, in relation to believers only. He is in control of all events, involving all beings and all things, that come to pass. This He does without being the originator or condoner of sin and evil, (John 8:38-44), or excusing the moral responsibility and accountability of intelligent beings such as man (1 Peter 1:17). For this reason and more, He already revealed his redemption plan for man, before the foundation of the world, that whosoever will be identified in Jesus Christ by grace through faith will be recipients of SALVATION, SANCTIFICATION, AND GLORIFICATION (Ephesians. 1:3-6; 1 Peter 1:2; Romans 8:29). He saves from sin all who come to Him through Jesus Christ; and He relates Himself to His own as the Father (Luke 3:30; John 1:12, 18; Ephesians 1:3-6; Hebrews 12:5-9).

 

THE SON, identified as the “LOGOS” the second person of the Trinity, is the “Kinsman Redeemer”, the Lamb of God which taketh away the SIN of the world. He is Co-eternal, Co-Divine, and Co- redemptive with the Father and the Holy Spirit. His identity is seen in the following fundamental TRUTHS about Him:

  1. JESUS CHRIST IS THE CREATOR OF ALL THINGS, ONE WITH THE FATHER AND THE HOLY SPIRIT in creation, maintenance of, and determining the future of all things, visible and invisible (John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:16-17).
  2. JESUS CHRIST BECAME INCARNATE THROUGH THE MIRACLE OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH (John 1:14; Genesis 3:l5; Isaiah 7:14 Matthew l:18-25).
  3. JESUS CHRIST as GOD IN FLESH was absolutely sinless and holy in thought, word, and deed. He was the Lamb without blemish and without spot typified by the OT. offerings and sacrifices (John 1:29; 1 Peter 2:22-25).
  4. JESUS CHRIST AS THE RIGHTEOUS AND HOLY GOD IN FLESH took on Himself the penalty for the SIN of the whole human race so that by his death, God’s wrath for man’s sin was appeased and Divine justice carried out for sin. Only by the death of the righteous Savior can forgiveness be granted to all who come to Christ as their redeemer from sin (I Peter 1:18,19; Leviticus 16:30,34; Hebrews 9:8-28; I Peter 3:l8).
  5. JESUS CHRIST WAS BURIED AND AFTER THREE (3) DAYS ROSE AGAIN proving that his sacrifice was accepted by the Father. If he did not rise as he said, our faith is in vain and we would still be in our unsaved condition… still sinners condemned (I Corinthians 15:13- 17; Acts 2:24 – Father; Romans 8:11 – Holy Spirit; John 10:l8 – Son).
  6. JESUS CHRIST, THE RISEN LORD ASCENDED TO HEAVEN after forty days of post-resurrection ministry to become the Only High Priest, Advocate and Intercessor, and Mediator (John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews chapters 8 and 9) for man.
  7. JESUS CHRIST IS COMING AGAIN to become King of kings and Lord of lords over the whole earth for the last millennium as the SECOND ADAM (Adam as head of the human race in the first millennium) completing His ministry as CHRISTOS, THE ANOINTED PROPHET, PRIEST AND KING (Acts l:8-11; John 14:6; Titus 2:l3; Matthew 24:42-51; Revelation chapters 4-22).

 

We believe that THE HOLY SPIRIT is a Person, Eternal, possessing all the divine Excellencies. He is Co-eternal and Co-divine and Co-redemptive with the Father and the Son (Acts 5:3,4)

  1. Deity- Isaiah 6:8 and 9 compare with Acts 28:25-26; Jeremiah 31:31-34 compare with Hebrews 10:15-17
  2. Personality
    • Intellect – 1 Corinthians 2:10-13;
    • Emotion – Ephesians 4:30;
    • Will – 1 Corinthians 12:11
  3. Eternal – Hebrews 9:14
  4. Omnipresent – Psalm 139:7-10
  5. Omniscient – Isaiah 40:13,14
  6. Omnipotent – 1 Corinthians 12:11
  7. Truth – John 16:13
CONCERNING MAN - ANTHROPOLOGY

We believe that God directly and immediately created man (not by evolution) in His own image and likeness – Holiness and righteousness which man lost at his fall. The man was created free from sin but with a rational nature, intelligence, volition, self-determination, and moral responsibility to God (Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-25; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; James 3:9); and with the body, soul, and spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

 

We believe that the purpose of man’s creation is that he should glorify God, enjoy His fellowship, and live his life in the will of God, so that by these he may fulfill his role as the steward of God’s creation (Genesis 1:26-30; Isaiah 43:7; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 4:11).

 

We believe that because of Adam’s sin of disobedience to the revealed will and Word of God, man lost his holiness; incurred the penalty of spiritual and physical death; became subject to the wrath of God; became inherently corrupt, and utterly incapable of pleasing God in his thoughts, words, and deeds apart from God’s GRACE IN CHRIST THROUGH FAITH (Isaiah 64:6; Matthew 5:20; Genesis 2:16-17; 3:1-19; John 3:36; Romans 3:23; 6:23; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Ephesians 2:1-9; 1 Timothy 2:13-14; 1 John 1:8).

 

We believe that all of mankind was issued from the loins of Adam and that the consequence of his sin was transmitted and imputed to all men from conception, Jesus Christ being the ONLY EXCEPTION. All men thus are sinners by divine declaration, by nature, and by choice (Psalm 14:1-3; Jeremiah 17:9; Romans 3:9-18,23; 5:12-20; James 2:10).

 

We believe that the origin of races and languages was God’s divine intervention at the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11). With that event, the human races (colors, sizes, and other physical features) miraculously began. It was from there that they started to move into the uttermost parts of the earth and developed their unique and distinct cultures, governments, and religions (Genesis 11:28-30).

CONCERNING SIN - HAMARTOLOGY

We believe that God has revealed His will to man first through direct commands and prohibitions verbally expressed. Man, having been created in the image of God TRANSGRESSED (doing that which is prohibited or going beyond the limits God has set: “Thou shalt nots”) by eating what was prohibited, Genesis 3. The man also disobeyed (rejecting what God commanded he must do, “Thou shalt”) by not eating the fruit of the Tree of Life, Genesis 3:22. As a result, he became depraved. No aspect of his personality escapes corruption, Romans chapters 1-3. A list of the sins of the flesh is in Galatians 5:19-21 but the GREATEST SIN OF ALL IS REJECTING JESUS CHRIST AS GOD WHO BECAME MAN (not believing God’s Word, The Scriptures), John3:16,18,36. The GREATEST VIRTUE OF ALL believes in God’s Word, (2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 5:24; Romans 10:9-17), and accepts Salvation as God’s Grace alone through faith in Christ alone.

 

Having offended the Holy God, man is declared guilty and deserving of divine judgment both in this life and in the life to come (eternity).

 

Full satisfaction of God’s demand for justice must be met or no sin may be forgiven. Sinful man cannot accomplish this. But God is Gracious and Merciful. He opened the path so that man may be forgiven and be accounted righteous. That path was opened with the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ. After living a perfect life without any sin, He took the place of man as a sinner and absorbed God’s wrath at Calvary. Thus, sin is paid for by Christ for all who trust in Him as their only Savior.

CONCERNING SALVATION - SOTERIOLOGY

Salvation is the work of God, (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) whereby a sinner, by grace alone, through faith in Christ alone, according to Scriptures alone, receives absolute forgiveness for all sins (past, present, and future) after true repentance brought about by conviction of the Holy Spirit by hearing the Gospel (Acts 20:19- 21; Romans 10:17; Romans 8:1), and righteousness that exceeds the righteousness of the Pharisees (Matthew 5:20; the righteousness of Christ imputed, Romans 5:17-18). Having received Grace and Mercy in Christ, the sinner while in this life enjoys all the blessings of salvation and is given the opportunity to participate in God’s work (The great commission, Matthew 28:18-20), do good works with eternal value for reward, and after death will enjoy the promise of the resurrection of life and eternal bliss in Heaven with all the redeemed of all ages in the presence of the Triune God, and the Holy Angels (2 Corinthians 5:l0; Revelation 20-22, Matthew 25: 31-46).

CONCERNING GOOD WORKS - ERGONOLOGY

We believe in the necessity of Good Works as a DIVINE AND SUPERNATURAL RESULT of Salvation in Christ, 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:8-10. Without getting saved first, no good thoughts, words, or deeds that can be pleasing to God may come from man (Isaiah 64:6).

 

GOOD WORKS are the believers’ thoughts, words, and deeds endowed with spiritual and eternal values and qualities by the indwelling Holy Spirit, (1 Corinthians 3: 11-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10), related to the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matt 28:18-20), done according to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, in the ministry of the Local Church where the believers are members with motives, means, methods, character, and lifestyle considered (1 Corinthians 10:31; James 5:17).

 

The ONLY GOOD WORKS THAT SAVE are the RIGHTEOUS WORKS OF CHRIST, The Lamb without blemish. We are indeed saved by works, BUT WHOSE WORKS? The works of Christ, (Matthew 5:20)… Not our works… not even our faith. CHRIST SAVED US: HIS PERFECT OBEDIENCE TO GOD AND HIS DEATH ON THE CROSS WHICH PAID FOR ALL OUR SINS.

CONCERNING PRAYER - PROSEUCHOLOGY

A prayer is an act of worship directed to the ONE but Trinitarian Deity. We pray to the Father in the name of the LORD JESUS CHRIST in the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9, 25, 26; John 16:23- 26).

 

Prayer is GOD’s child expressing his total dependence on GOD for all aspects of his life and activity (John 15:1-5): Prayer is GOD’s child presenting his needs to God the Father and submitting to whatever His answers will be. He does not impose his will on his Father but submits to His providence (“Thy will be done, Father. Amen”).

 

Prayer is GOD’s child asking for HIS supernatural intervention in situations impossible to solve by natural human means. It is pleading to GOD for miracles. GOD does miracles according to HIS purposes in Evangelism and Christian growth and for the good of HIS people (Romans 8:28) in answer to HIS children’s pleading, and for the accomplishment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20).

CONCERNING ISRAEL - CHRISTIAN ISRAELISM

Israel is the nation that descended from Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham whom the LORD GOD called to become the father of this “great” nation (Genesis 12:1-3). This promise came from the TRIUNE GOD: God the Father – the Great “I AM” (Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 46:9); God the Son – the LORD JESUS CHRIST – the Great “I AM (John 8:53-58); and God the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 46:9; Acts 28:25-26; Hebrews 10:15-22).

 

The “HOST” for GOD’s redeeming work on earth has been and will be the nation of Israel (Genesis 12:1-3). The idea that the Messiah of Israel was going to be “God-in-flesh” was interwoven into the origin and preservation of Israel as a nation.

 

The promise in Genesis 3:15 concerning the coming Messiah took more than four thousand years before it was fulfilled. Israel was the host nation for that – not national salvation to inherit eternal life because salvation by grace through faith in the coming Messiah is a personal matter – not by race or family (Romans 10:9- 17, Eph 2:8-10, John 3:16, 18, 36).

CONCERNING THE CHURCH - ECCLESIOLOGY

We believe that the CHURCH (the spiritual body and the spiritual Bride of the Lord Jesus Christ) is the company of born-again believers saved by the Grace of God alone, through faith in Christ alone, divinely initiated on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) by the Holy Spirit and which will be completed at the time of the Rapture. A portion of this spiritual organism is already “asleep in Christ,” waiting for the resurrection of the body but whose souls and spirits are already with Christ in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1-10 ). Others are still in this world (John 17:14-16) in fellowship with other believers in their local Christian churches (under many names and denominational identities in many countries and cultures in the world but united in their beliefs and practices that are identical with those of the Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ). Still, others are yet to be saved through the missionary and evangelistic programs of the local churches ( John 17:20-21) until that time when the BODY is completed and the Bride ready at the Rapture. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 ).

 

We believe that all who place their faith in Jesus Christ are immediately baptized by the Holy Spirit into one Body – the Church (1 Corinthians 12:12-13), of which Christ is the Head (Ephesians 1:22; 4:15; Colossians 1:18). We also believe that the Church is the spiritual BRIDE of which Christ is the BRIDEGROOM (2 Corinthians 11:2, Ephesians 5:23-32; Revelation 19:7-8).

 

We believe that the Church is a unique spiritual organism (Matthew 16:18) composed of all born-again believers in this present age (Ephesians 2:11-22; 3:1-6). The Church is distinct and different from Israel (1 Corinthians 10:32) and was a mystery revealed only in this age (Ephesians 3:1-6; 5:32).

 

We believe in the continuity of the planting and formation of local churches from the apostolic times to the present (Acts 14:23,27; 20:17,29; Galatians 1:2; Philippians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:1) and in the importance of believers becoming members also of these fellowships as commanded and directed by the Holy Spirit (I Corinthians 11:18-20; Hebrews 10:25).

CONCERNING SEPARATION - SANCTIFICATION

Biblical Separation is the principle that forbids Biblical Christians either individually or as a group, from cooperating ecclesiastically or personally with another person, or group of persons, who are not of like faith, in activities that will water down, distort or undermine the standards of Scriptures for right and wrong doctrines, ethics, methods, and practices (2 Corinthians 6:14 ).

 

We believe that the doctrine of separation from sin is clearly taught throughout the Old and New Testaments and that the Scriptures clearly indicate that in the last days apostasy and worldliness shall increase (2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1; 2 Timothy 3:1-5). Thus, the need to be vigilant and sober (1 Peter 5:8).

 

We believe that all the saved should live in such a manner as not to bring reproach upon their Savior and Lord. Separation from apostasy, worldly and sinful behavior, and activities are commanded by God (Romans 12:1-2; 14:13; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:11; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 1 John 2:15-17; 2 John 9-11; 1 Corinthians. 5:9-13).

 

We believe that believers should be separated unto the Lord Jesus Christ (Leviticus 9:2; John 15:1-5; Galatians 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12; 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12; Hebrews 12:1-2) for more power and fruitfulness in life and ministry (John15:1-5).

CONCERNING GIVING - PROSPHEROLOGY

We believe that the intent of New Testament giving is to bring the local church to a state/condition of being indigenous and autonomous (self-administering, self-propagating, and self-supporting) through Biblical means (The Great Commission, (Matthew 28:18-20). Until the local church reaches this stage, financially, socially, spiritually, and doctrinally, her life and ministries will greatly be hindered (Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Faith and growth in the Christian life determine the spiritual depth of the Believers’ Stewardship of his Personal life, Profession, and Possessions. As the Christian grows in his faith and love, he experiences personal joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction in the exercise of his spiritual gift endowed by the Holy Spirit. The laws of giving for Israel are still God’s laws for the church but the believers will be obedient- not by legalism- but out of faith, gratitude, and love for the Lord Jesus Christ and for his ministry given to the church.

Believers are saved to do good works, (Ephesians 2:8-10). God educates them through the church’s Christian Education ministries (2 Timothy 3:16-17) so that they will do good works as they grow in the knowledge and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit in them and the ministry gifts they are endowed in the church will prepare and empower them to do good works.

We believe that the Biblical principle of support for the financial needs of the Local Church is returning to God HIS Tithes and OUR offerings. It is a partnership between God and the believer in the church. The motive, however, is Faith, Hope, and Love for God, His people, and His work. Unlike in the OT times. when giving was a LAW for Israel – a covenant of God with the Nation. In the NT, giving is a ministry of Grace. It is a result of Salvation in Christ.

CONCERNING ANGELS - ANGELOLOGY
  1. HOLY ANGELS
    We believe that angels are spirit-beings created individually and which are neither male nor female, and thus cannot procreate or reproduce. Although they are a higher order of creation than man, they too are to worship and serve God (Luke 2:9-14; Hebrews 1:6, 7, 14; 2:6-7; Revelation 5:11; Revelation 19:10; 22:9). They are ministering spirits to accomplish God’s program of redemption for man. Some of them fell into sin because of rebellion and pride under the leadership of Lucifer (Isaiah 14: 12-17). The rest who remain loyal to God are called THE HOLY ANGELS with Gabriel and Michael as specially mentioned messengers.

  2. FALLEN ANGELS
    We believe that Satan is a created angel and is the author of sin. He incurred the judgment of God by rebelling against his Creator, involving numerous angels in his fall (Job 1:6-7; Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:11-19), and introducing sin into the human race by his temptation of Eve, (Genesis 3:1-15). A number of these fallen angels became the demons in the world today (principalities and powers, Eph. 6:11-12). The rest are kept in the PIT, TARTARUS, or ABYSS, reserved to be released at the end of the Tribulation period from the Bottomless Pit (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6, Revelation 9:l-11) with their leader, Abaddon or Apollyon.

    We believe that Satan is the open and declared enemy of God and man (Matthew 4:1-11; 25:41), the prince of this world, and actively involved in opposing God’s redemptive work, Eph. 6:12. He was defeated by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Romans 16:20), and he shall be eternally punished in the lake of fire (Job 1:6,7; Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Revelation 20:10).
CONCERNING THE LAST THINGS - ESCHATOLOGY

  1. DEATH

    We believe that physical death (Revelation 6:9) involves the separation of the soul and spirit from the body (2 Corinthians 5:8; Revelation 6:9- 11; Matthew 10:28) and that the soul of the redeemed passes immediately into the presence of Christ (Luke 16:19-28; Luke 23:43; Philippians 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:8 and that such separation will continue until the resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:l6; Revelation 20:4-6) when spirit, soul, and body will be reunited at the resurrection to be forever and be with the Lord (1 Thessalonians. 4:16-17; Philippians. 3:21; 1 Corinthians 15: 35-44, 50-54). Until that time, the souls of the redeemed in Christ remain in joyful fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:8). But the souls of the unsaved go directly to the place of torment (Luke l6:22-24) where they will wait for the “second resurrection”, (Revelation 20:4-5) when they all will be sentenced to the Eternal Lake of Fire (Gehenna) where Satan and all his demons also will submit to the sovereignty and authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, making HELL a huge place of worship. By then there will be NO MORE REBELS AGAINST THE TRIUNE GOD (Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 20:10-15).

    We believe in the corporeal resurrection of all men unto eternal life [1] for the O.T. Non-Hebrew Saints (Matthew 27:51-53), [2] for the Church or N.T. Saints (1 Thessalonians 4:l6-17), [3] for the Tribulation Saints (Jews and Gentiles – Daniel 12:1-2; Revelation 20:4-6; John 5:28,29). The saved will rise to eternal life (Romans 8:10,11, 19-23; 2 Corinthians 4:14; John 5:29; Daniel 12:2; Rev. 20:6), and the unsaved will rise to everlasting punishment (Daniel 12:2; John 5:29; Revelation 20:6, 13-15).

  2. THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH
    We believe in the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:16; Titus 2:11-13) to remove His Church from this earth (John 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:51-53; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-5:11), and to reward their works (Romans 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10). This event is different from Christ’s Glorious and visible return with his Saint at the end of the Tribulation Period. The former is His coming as a “THIEF IN THE NIGHT” when His Redeemed “jewels” will be “caught up” without any fanfare. The latter will be a worldwide visible manifestation of Christ with His saints to begin His reign for a thousand years.

  3. THE TRIBULATION PERIOD
    We believe that immediately following the removal of the church from the earth (John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18), the world will submit to the authority of the ONE-WORLD DICTATOR, THE ANTI-CHRIST, who will be supported by the ONE-WORLD CHURCH UNDER THE FALSE PROPHET, during whose reign, the righteous judgments of God (the seven seals, the seven trumpets and the seven vials) will be poured out upon this unbelieving world (Jeremiah 30:7; Daniel 9:27; 12:1; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12; Revelation 16:1-21). These judgments will climax at the return of Christ in glory to earth (Matthew 24:15-31; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12; 1 Timothy 6:14), at which time the Old Testament Jewish saints and tribulation saints will be raised to enter the Millennium. With these, and the other saints of all ages, Jesus Christ will establish His kingdom on earth (Revelation 20:4-6; Daniel 12:2-3; Revelation 6:9-11). This tribulation period will end with the Battle of Armageddon when the Anti-Christ and the False Prophet will be cast into the LAKE OF FIRE – the first occupants of GEHENNA (Revelation19:20).

  4. THE SECOND COMING AND THE MILLENNIAL REIGN

    We believe that, after the Tribulation Period, Christ will come to earth to occupy the throne of David (Matthew 25:31; Luke 1:31-33; Acts 1:10; 11:2:29-30) and establish His Messianic Kingdom for a thousand years on earth (Revelation 20:1-7). During this time the resurrected saints will reign with Him over Israel and all nations of the earth (Ezekiel 37:21-28; Daniel 7:17-22; Revelation 19:11-16). This reign will be preceded by the overthrow of the anti-Christ and the false prophet and by the removal of Satan from the world (Daniel 7:17-27; Revelation 20:1-7).

    We believe that the Kingdom itself will be the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel (Deuteronomy 30:1-10; Ezekiel 37:21-28; Zechariah 8:1- 17), which is to restore them to the land which they forfeited through disobedience (Deuteronomy 28:15-68; 30:1-10). After the duration of the dispensation of the church (from Pentecost to the rapture), and after the Tribulation Period, Israel as a nation will be restored again as the favored nation under the reign of Jesus Christ (King of the whole earth, sitting on David’s throne – the fulfillment of the unconditional promise to Abraham) through whom ALL FAMILIES [nations] OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED (Jer. 31:31-34; Ezekiel 36:22- 32; Romans 11:25-29). IN THE CHURCH AGE, less than a sixth of the world’s population of the world may have heard of Jesus Christ. ONLY IN THE MILLENNIUM CAN THIS HAPPEN.

    We believe that the Lord’s reign will be characterized by harmony, justice, peace, righteousness, and long life (Isaiah 11:1-16; 65:17-25; Ezekiel 36:33-38). It will be brought to an end with the release of Satan (Revelation 20:7) to test mortals living in the Millennium, whether they served Christ the King for FEAR, OR IN FAITH.

  5. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE LOST

    We believe that following his release at the end of the Millennial reign (Revelation 20:7), Satan will deceive the nations of the earth and gather them to battle against the saints and the Beloved City (Revelation 20:9). Satan and his army will be devoured by fire from heaven (Revelation 20:9), and then Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10). Whereupon Christ, the judge of all men (John 5:22), will judge the resurrected unsaved who had been kept in the place of torment [hades] to appear at the Great White Throne Judgment.

    We believe that this resurrection of the unsaved dead will be for their conscious suffering in the Lake of Fire in eternity (Romans 14:10-13; Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:11-15) yet in the attitude of submission and worship before the ETERNAL GOD, THE ALL SOVEREIGN TRIUNE GOD.

  6. ETERNITY

    We believe that after the closing of the Millennial reign, the temporary release of Satan, and the judgment of unbelievers (2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 20:7-15), the saved will enter the eternal state of glory with God (Revelation 22:4); that the elements of this earth are to be “dissolved” (2 Peter 3:10), to be replaced with a new earth wherein only righteousness dwells (Ephesians 5:5; Revelation 20:15; 21 & 22); and with the new heaven, both identified as a combined holy place, also called the NEW JERUSALEM (Revelation 21:2). This new heaven and new earth will be the dwelling place of the saints where they will forever enjoy fellowship with God and with one another (John 17:3; Ephesians 2:11-16; Revelation 21 & 22). The Lord Jesus Christ, having fulfilled His redemptive mission, will then deliver up the Kingdom to God the Father (Ephesians 1:18-23; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28), that in all spheres the Triune God may reign forever and ever.

    HELL, having received all unsaved men and Satan and his demons, for eternity will also become another place of worship because EVEN THERE, CHRIST WILL BE PRAISED (Philippians 2:9-15). In eternity there will be no rebels left. All will be under the Sovereignty of God. Therefore, all immortal beings created by God will worship Him, either in Heaven or in Hell. WHERE WILL YOU WORSHIP GOD? WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ETERNITY?

CONCERNING MISSIONS - MISSIOLOGY

Traditional Pattern

Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 13:1-3

Missions is the organized effort of a Local Church [1] to send Biblically Qualified Missionaries [2] to fields providentially prepared by God, [3] with support and supervision adequately provided – through the tithes and offerings of its membership or through other local church as partners – and [4] with motives, means, message and methods pleasing to the TRIUNE GOD [Father, Son, and Holy Spirit], Matthew 28:18-20.

Bi-vocational Pattern

Acts 1:8

Missions is the Local Church reaching the lost with the pure message of the Gospel of Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, through [1] the consistent Christian life, (behavior and lifestyle) and verbal witness (personal sharing of the Gospel of Christ) by leaders and members of the church in their immediate family and relatives (“Jerusalem”); [2] in their employment or workplace or business close to residence; in school, if they are students (“Judea”); [3] in weekly or monthly evangelistic outreaches of the church in the surrounding barangays our neighboring towns and provinces in the country (“Samaria”) and [4] in foreign countries (OFW’s/OCW’s- “Uttermost parts of the world”). This enterprise is not dependent on church support because these members are doing their ministries with their own financial and material support, although some financial partnerships may be arranged on a case-to-case basis.

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