Beliefs

1. The Sacred Scriptures

WE BELIEVE in the supernatural inspiration of the Sacred Scriptures, as it appears in the sixty-six books of the Bible. It is the Word of God, the only rule of faith and behavior. (2 Tim. 3:16; John 5:39)

2. The Unique, True and Eternal God

WE BELIEVE in the existence of God, a Unique Being, Supreme, Holy, Eternal, Creator of the Universe. He transcends the whole creation and at the same time is omnipresent in each of its parts. (Gen. 1:1; Matt. 6:8-9)

3. The Divine Trinity

WE BELIEVE in the Divine Trinity, revealing itself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They are three people in the same essence, power and eternity. They relate to each other and at the same time distinguish between them. (Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19)

4. Jesus Christ the Son of God

WE BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, the second person of the Divine Trinity, His virgin birth, sinless life, His miracles, crucifixion, the vicarious sacrifice, the resurrection and the ascension. Took human nature, died and rose to save us. (Matt. 1:18; John 1:1-14; 3:16; Luke 24:13:51)

5. Holy Spirit

WE BELIEVE in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Divine Trinity. He dwells in the believer and guides him to all truth and all justice. (Acts 1:8; 2:4; 13:2)

6. The Creation

WE BELIEVE that the existence of all things visible and invisible obey the creative work of God. (Gen. 1:1; 1:31; 2:12; Ps. 19:1; Ps. 24:1; Heb. 11:3)

7. The Man

WE BELIEVE that man was created in the image and likeness of God and in perfect communion with his Creator. WE BELIEVE that attributes of sanctity, wisdom, free will, and natural affections were granted. WE BELIEVE also that man is the crown of creation and the object of God’s special care. (Gen. 1:26-28; Ps. 8:5-8)

8. The Fall and the Redemption of Man

WE BELIEVE that man fell by his transgression, by his own voluntary decision. WE BELIEVE that the only means of redemption is to accept the redemptive plan provided by God in the person of Jesus Christ. (Gen. 3:15; John 3:14; Rom. 10:9-10)

9. Salvation

WE BELIEVE that man is saved through the public acceptance of Jesus Christ as his Savior. WE BELIEVE that this salvation is by grace through the sacrifice of Christ on the cross of Calvary 19 (Eph. 2:8); which is justified by faith in Christ (Ro. 5:1); is the heir of an eternal life (John 3:16; Titus 3:7). WE BELIEVE that salvation obtained by believing in Christ is immediate (Luke 19:9; John 5:24) and that it is indispensable to remain in Him in order to preserve it. (Matt. 24:13; Heb. 2:1-2)

10. Baptism in Water

WE BELIEVE in the ordinance of water baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 28:19).

11. The Lord’s Supper

WE BELIEVE in the ordinance of practicing the Lord’s Supper. It consists of the bread and the juice of the vine, which symbolize the body and the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a reminder of His suffering, death and a prophecy of his second coming. (Matt. 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:13-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26). WE BELIEVE that the participants should be baptized believers in water and in full communion with the church.

12. The baptism with the Holy Spirit

WE BELIEVE that every believer has the privilege of receiving the promise of the Father concerning baptism with the Holy Spirit. It is a supernatural experience after the new birth. Every believer must long for it. It enables them to live a life of holiness and effective service in the work of the Lord. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:18; 2:4; 8:14-17).

13. The Sanctification

WE BELIEVE that it is necessary to live a life of holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (Heb. 12:14; 1 Thess. 4:3). Sanctification is obtained with the death of Christ. (Heb. 2:11; 10:14; 13:12; 1 Cor. 1:30) After conversion the Holy Spirit perfects the work of God in the believer, equipping him to live a life of Holiness (John 17:16-19; 1 Thess. 5:22-24). Sanctification is a clear separation from the world into a way of life worthy of a holy God.

14. The Divine Healing

WE BELIEVE in the biblical promise regarding Divine Healing and that the Church receives authority from the Lord Jesus Christ to heal the sick in the name of Jesus. (Ps. 103:3; Isa. 53:4-5; Mark 16:18; James 5:14).

15. The Second Coming of Christ

WE BELIEVE in the second coming of Christ (Acts 1:11) with the following events: WE BELIEVE in the rapture or passage of the Church and that this event will occur before the great tribulation. (1 Thess. 4:15-17). WE BELIEVE in the second manifestation of Christ in bodily and visible form and that He will establish His Millennial Kingdom on earth. (Matt. 24:30; Acts 1:11; Rev. 1:7; 5:10; 11:15; 20:1-7; Dan. 7:14; 1 Cor. 15:25). WE BELIEVE in the Final Judgment with retribution of Eternal Life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the unjust. (2 Pet. 3:7)

16. Matrimony

WE BELIEVE in the act of marriage as established by God since the beginning. WE BELIEVE that the only relationship that must exist is through marriage and that marriage should be performed only between a man and a woman. Human beings are born male or female because that is how God created them from the beginning. (Gen. 1:27; 2:21-25) We totally reject all homosexual relationship and declare it against nature (Rom. 1:26-27). Homosexuality is not a lifestyle, but a sinful condition for those who practice it and depravation for humanity.