What We Believe
A statement of faith
A statement of faith
First, a few preliminary remarks...
We believe that clear statements of faith are important to avoid confusion and heresy. We also believe that, over the
centuries, Christians have spent far too much time, energy, and blood on matters of doctrine. These conflicts are not
the way of Christ, but derive, rather, from human desire for power. We believe in seeking ways to love and accept,
rather than exclude and embitter, one another. We acknowledge that the western church caused the lamentable divide
with the eastern church. The "power play" manner in which the Nicene creed was implemented by the west and the
despicable behaviour of the crusaders in Constantinople are subject for profound repentance. We believe it is
Biblical, necessary, and desirable to make the entire body of Christ welcome in our house Please pray for unity
in the body of Christ.
| We are an empowered evangelical community. We believe that ... 1. The Bible in its original manuscripts was God-breathed and remains an utterly infallible guide given to us as a blessing. Scripture alone (Sola Scriptural) is the sole authority for the Church and for us. No person, no institution, no tradition exceeds the authority of scripture which must be read, studied, and adopted by each of us. This does not mean that long established tradition or anointed teachers should be ignored, much less disrepected. Rather, each of us is accountable to comprehend and apply God's word. 2. We believe that the Apostle's Creed expresses Biblical truth. Essentially, there is one and only one God in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father is the sole creator of all that was, is, or ever shall be. The Son, Jesus, was born of a virgin, was fully both person and God, was crucified that our sins may be forgiven, died, rose again, ascended to heaven, and shall return. The Holy Spirit was sent to us and remains with us today as an advocate. 3. Our salvation, in fact our continued existence, is solely a function of God's grace (sola gratia). As sinners, we deserve eternal judgement. Yet, in His compassion, loving kindness, and mercy, God has given us a pathway to eternal life as an unmerited gift. 4. Faith in Jesus is the only pathway to salvation (sola fidele). Jesus is the one and only saviour. Accepting him and abiding with him is the one and only one way. Any person whatsoever who seeks Jesus shall find him. Any person whatsoever that truly accepts Jesus and abides with Him in faith shall be saved. No action by any living or dead person whether charitable, intercessory, sacramental, or sacrificial is sufficient. 5. Each Christian is called to evangelize the world whether through ministry, missions, or simply sharing God's love in some way with family, friends, or strangers. 6. The Holy Spirit continues to act in lives today and God's Kingdom is present today. In order to increase our faith, bless us, and to increase His kingdom, there may continue to be signs and wonders. Obedient prayer for emotional, spiritual, and physical healing continues to bless our lives today. God continues to give us spiritual gifts; and we should minister in them to bless others in a way consistent with Biblical teaching. |
| Our statement of faith is deeply and broadly rooted in both scripture and church teaching and tradition. If you have questions or would like specific scripture reference, please email us |
| Isn't it time you had faith in something other than our culture which can't answer you're questions, which is immoral, which is manipulative? I s it time to follow a leader who won't lie to you, but has already put your interests before his own? Who in fact has died for you rather than pursue his career? My personal testimony: I got fed up with the uselessness of modern life...it's meaninglessness, its loneliness, its struggle leading to nothing but the chance to struggle more. I searched through western culture, turned it inside out and nothing worthy but faith in Jesus. Curious? Desperate? Just hanging out and want to know more? Contact me at hisfriendsorg@yahoo.com |
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| Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. |
| The Apostle's Creed I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. He descended to hell on the third day rose again from the dead, ascended to heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty, thence He will come to judge the living and the dead; I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. |
| If you would like us to pray for or with you about any issue, situation or struggle, please email us at this link. hisfriendorg@yahoo.com |
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