About Us
We believe in the divine origin of “all Scripture, given by inspiration of God,” understanding the entire Bible to be inspired, as holy men of God were moved by the Holy Spirit to articulate its very words. This divine inspiration extends uniformly and completely to all facets of the writings—historical, poetical, doctrinal, and prophetical—as they appeared in the original manuscripts. In the originals, we believe the entire Bible is without error.
Our conviction is that all Scriptures revolve around the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, encompassing His first and second coming. Therefore, no portion, not even of the Old Testament, is adequately read or comprehended unless it points to Him. Additionally, we acknowledge that every Scripture is intended for our practical instruction. This belief is grounded in biblical references such as Mark 12:26, 36; Luke 24:27, 44; John 5:39; 16:13; Acts 1:16; 17:2–3; 18:28; 26:22–23; 28:23; Rom. 15:4; 1 Cor. 2:13; 10:11; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21.
We believe in God as the omnipotent Creator and Sustainer of all things, both visible and invisible. This God eternally exists in three Persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one God, sharing precisely the same nature, attributes, and perfections, and deserving precisely the same homage, confidence, and obedience.
This conviction is grounded in scriptural references such as Matt. 28:18–19; Mark 12:29; John 1:14; Acts 5:3–4; 2 Cor. 13:14; Heb. 1:1–3; Rev. 1:4–6.
We believe that everyone needs to be born again to enter God’s kingdom because of sin. No amount of good deeds or religious practices can achieve this; only a new life given by the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ is essential for salvation. Our redemption comes solely through Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death, and no human efforts or church rituals add any value to it. Additionally, we affirm that the new birth happens through faith in Christ, and repentance is part of believing, with no need for other conditions like confession, baptism, or religious acts. (Lev. 17:11; Isa. 64:6; Matt. 26:28; John 3:7–18; Rom. 5:6–9; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13; 6:15; Eph. 1:7; Phil. 3:4–9; Titus 3:5; James 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:18–19, 23; John 1:12; 3:16, 18, 36; 5:24; 6:29; Acts 13:39; 16:31; Rom. 1:16–17; 3:22, 26; 4:5; 10:4; Gal. 3:22)
We believe that the Holy Spirit, who is the Third Person of the Trinity, has been present everywhere from the beginning of time. On the day of Pentecost, He came into the world in a special way, as promised by God. Now, the Holy Spirit lives in every believer and, through His baptism, connects all believers to Christ as one body. He is the source of power, acceptable worship, and service. The Spirit remains with the church and every believer, always pointing to Christ and working in their lives. However, His special presence in this way will end when Christ returns to gather His followers. (John 14:16–17; 16:7–15; 1 Cor. 6:19; Eph. 2:22; 2 Thess. 2:7)
In this age, the Holy Spirit has specific roles, and it’s important for all Christians to understand and align with them in their lives. These roles include restraining evil in the world according to God’s plan, convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, regenerating all believers, dwelling in and anointing all who are saved, sealing them until the day of redemption, baptizing all saved individuals into the body of Christ, and continually filling those who yield to Him for power, teaching, and service. (John 3:6; 16:7–11; Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 4:30; 5:18; 2 Thess. 2:7; 1 John 2:20–27)
We believe that everyone who is connected to the risen and ascended Son of God is part of the church. This church, known as the body and bride of Christ, started at Pentecost and is different from Israel. Being a member of an organized earthly church doesn’t determine your status as part of this church; it’s about being united with Christ by the Spirit. In this age, all believers, whether Jews or Gentiles, are brought into one body belonging to Christ through baptism by the Spirit. Once part of this body, believers have a responsibility to maintain unity, rise above differences, and love each other sincerely. (Matt. 16:16–18; Acts 2:42–47; Rom. 12:5; 1 Cor. 12:12–27; Eph. 1:20–23; 4:3–10; Col. 3:14–15)
We believe that water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are important practices for the church. These actions, as mentioned in the Bible (Matt. 28:19; Luke 22:19–20; Acts 10:47–48; 16:32–33; 18:7–8; 1 Cor. 11:26), serve as meaningful ways for the church to express and share its beliefs. We also believe in the anointing of the sick with oil (Mark 6:13), in the laying on of hands for healing (Mark 16:18) and Ordinance to the Ministry (Acts 6:6; 13:1) as Ordinances of the Church.
We believe that all believers are called to live according to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, avoiding sinful desires. While our human nature, influenced by the fallen state of humanity, persists throughout our lives, we must consistently submit it to Christ through the Spirit. Failure to do so can lead to actions that dishonor our Lord. (Rom. 6:11–13; 8:2, 5–14; Gal. 5:16–23; Eph. 4:22–24; Col. 2:1–10; 1 Pet. 1:14–16; 1 John 1:4–7; 3:5–9)
We believe that the Holy Spirit grants special abilities to all believers for serving others. While these gifts may vary, they all come from the same Spirit, and each believer is called to serve as the Spirit directs. In the early church, certain individuals had specific roles like apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, appointed by God to equip others for ministry. Today, some are called to be evangelists, pastors, and teachers, and supporting them in their service brings glory to God. (Rom. 12:6; 1 Cor. 12:4–11; Eph. 4:11)
Apart from salvation, which is equally given to all believers, rewards are promised based on each believer’s faithfulness in serving the Lord. These rewards will be granted at the judgment seat of Christ after He gathers His followers. (1 Cor. 3:9–15; 9:18–27; 2 Cor. 5:10)
Miraculous signs and wonders, particularly associated with apostolic times, were meant for new revelation, and confirming the authority of apostles and prophets. These ceased with the completion of the New Testament. While miracles can happen today, the ultimate promise of bodily healing or resurrection awaits the final fulfillment of our salvation. (Acts 4:8, 31; Rom. 8:18–25; 1 Cor. 12:28, 30; 13:8; 14:22; 2 Cor. 12:12; Eph 2:20; Heb. 2:3–4; Rev. 21:3–4)
We believe that Jesus has specifically instructed those He saved to go out into the world, just as He was sent by His Father. After being saved, Christians are considered as strangers and pilgrims, serving as ambassadors and witnesses. Their main goal in life should be to share the message of Christ with the entire world. (Matt. 28:18–19; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; 2 Cor. 5:18–20; 1 Pet. 1:17; 2:11)
We believe that the challenging period on Earth, known as the great tribulation, will culminate in the return of Jesus Christ. He will come back in the same way He ascended—physically, on the clouds, with great power and glory. This return will mark the beginning of the millennial age. During this time, Satan will be bound and placed in the abyss, the curse on creation will be lifted, Israel will be restored to its land, and God’s covenant promises will be fulfilled. Ultimately, the entire world will come to know God. We believe in the literal Second Coming of Jesus Christ to Earth (Acts 1:11; 1 Thess 4:13-17; Heb 9:28) and in the just reward of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked (Deut. 30:1–10; Isa. 11:9; Ezek. 37:21–28; Matt. 24:15–25:46; Acts 15:16–17; Rom. 8:19–23; 11:25–27; 1 Tim. 4:1–3; 2 Tim. 3:1–5; Rev. 20:1–3).