The President and Founder of this Commission is Bishop David Oyedepo who in an 18-hour long vision between 1st – 2nd May,1981 received a Mandate from the Lord to his generation.
Today, testimonies of liberation through our messages, books, tapes, magazines and other periodicals are most humbling. The word of faith is working like fire for the liberation of mankind across the nations.
Today, there are specific virtues and values that constitute the identity of Winners’ worldwide. All committed, connected and dedicated Winners are known to be:
Spiritually robust and active men and women – Rom. 8:6
Men and women of faith with proofs –Jm. 2:18
Men and women of prayer that get results – 1 Jn. 5:14
Men and women of love and passion for God – 1 Cor. 2:9
Men and women of dedicated stewardship with rewards – Jn. 12:24 -26
Men and women that command health and vitality – Prov. 4:20 - 22
Men and women of vision that speaks - Hab.2:1 – 3
Men and women that command financial fortune - Deut. 8:18
Men and women of exploits – Dan. 11:32
Men and women of praise that works wonders – Exo.15:11
Men and women wondered at amongst Men Zec 3:8
Men and women of testimonies without end –Isa. 28:21 - 22
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”
1 John 5:4
“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power…”
Heb. 1:3
“The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.”
John 3:8
“And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah: and they were smitten.”
2 Chro. 20:22
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.”
Isaiah 10:27
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
3 John 2. “Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad…” Zech1:17
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”
Prov. 29:18
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us.”
1 John 5:14
“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.”
Matt. 8:17
“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.”
Isaiah 33:6
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
2 Tim. 2:19
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Joshua 1: 8
The Tenets of Faith are the things we believe in as a Commission. We believe in:
1. THE SCRIPTURES
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote, as the Holy Spirit moved them.In these, we find the complete revelation of God’s will for the salvation of mankind, and the divine and final authority for the Christian faith and life.(1Tim. 2:5; Lk.1:27 - 35; 1Tim.3:16; Rom.8:34).
The New Covenant as recorded in the NewTestament is our infallible guide in matters pertaining to conduct and doctrine(2Tim. 3:16, 1Thes. 2:13;2Pet. 1:21)
2. THE GODHEAD
Our God is one but manifests in three persons, namely the Father,the Son and the Holy Spirit being co-equal. (1Jn. 5:7). God is the sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (Jn. 14:28; 16:28; 1:14).
The Son is the Word flesh-covered, the only begotten that has existed with the Father from the beginning (1Tim. 2:5; Jn.1:14; 1:18; 1:1).He is the true God and true man. He was conceived of the Holy Ghost and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins.
Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now is seated at the right hand of the Father as our High Priest and Advocate (Heb. 7:24 – 25; Rom.8:34; 1Jn. 2:1). The Holy Spirit proceeds forth from both the Father and the Son and is Eternal (Jn. 15:26).
3. MAN, HIS FALL AND REDEMPTION
Man is a created being made in the image and likeness of God but through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God was manifested to undo the works of the devil and He gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man to God (Rom. 3:23; 3:10;1Jn. 3:8).
Salvation is the gift of God to man and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ,producing good works acceptable to God (Eph.2:8)
4. ETERNAL LIFE AND THE NEW
BIRTH
Man’s first step towards salvation is godly sorrow that works repentance. The new birth is necessary for all men and when experienced, produces eternal life (Jn. 3:3 - 5; 1Jn. 5:12; 2Cor. 7:10)
5. THE CHURCH
The true Church is composed of all those who are born again. Through this new birth, we are united together in the body of Christ. Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church. Every Church has the right under Christ to decide and govern its own affairs (Eph. 4:15 - 16).
6. WATER BAPTISM
Baptism by immersion is a direct commandment of our Lord and it is for believers only. The ordinance is a symbol of the believer’s identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.
It is to be observed by the Church in this present age. However, it is not to be regarded as a means of salvation. (Matt. 28:19; Rom.6:4; Col. 2:12; Acts 8:36 -39).
7. BAPTISM IN THE HOLY
GHOST
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 speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit himself gives utterances. (Matt. 3:11; Jn.14:16 - 17; Acts 1:8; 2:38 39;19:1 - 7; 2:4).
The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. In this dispensation, He indwells guides, instructs and empowers the believer for godly living and service.
8. SANCTIFICATION
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; 1Thes.5:23; 2Pet. 3:18; 2Cor. 3:18; Phil.3:12 – 14; 1Cor. 1:30)
9. SIGNS AND WONDERS
Through insights into mysteries such as:
Laying on of hands to impart the gifts of God(2Tim. 1:6; Deut. 34:9)
Holy Communion(1Cor. 11:23 - 26)
Anointing people and things with oil (Mk. 6:13; Exo. 30:25 - 31)
Feet-Washing (Jn. 13:3 - 10)
Anointing Clothing Material(Acts 19:11 - 25)
Blood of Sprinkling (1Cor. 5:7; Exo. 12:1 - 25)
Prophetic Utterance (Isa. 43:26; Mk. 11:23)
10. DIVINE HEALING
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 atonement of Christ and is a privilege of every member of the church today. (Jm. 5:14 – 15; Mk. 16:18; Isa. 53:4 - 5; Matt. 8:17; 1Pet. 2:24)
11. RESURRECTION OF THE JUST AND THE RETURN OF OUR LORD
The angels said to Jesus’ disciples, “…this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven”. His coming is imminent.
When He comes; the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air…”(Acts 1:11; 1Thes. 4:16 - 17)
Following the tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, and together with His saints, who shall reign as kings and priests He shall reign a thousand years (Rev. 20:6)
12. HELL AND ETERNAL RETRIBUTION
The one who physically dies in his sins without accepting Christ is hopeless and eternally lost in the lake of fire and, therefore, has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or repenting. The lake of fire is literal.
The terms “eternal” and “everlasting”, used in describing the duration of the punishment of the damned in the lake of fire carry the same thought and meaning of joy and ecstasy of the saints in the presence of God (Heb. 9:27; Rev.19:20)
Jesus said, “Learn of me…and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matt. 11:29).
At Living Faith Church, Rumuodomaya, Portharcourt we have classes specially designed for new converts and first time worshippers where you will be taught the foundational principles that make for a successful Christian life.Your encounters at the Believers’ Foundation School will set the pace for a wonderful, glorious and impactful Christian adventure.
Water baptism by immersion and Holy Ghost baptism with the evidence of speaking in tongues are also administered during the class.
The Believers’ Foundation School holds every Sunday after first and second services
WINNERS' BFC Study Guide..pdf