# Statement of Faith

DOCTRINE AND TENETS

THE BIBLE

“The Bible is the God Inspired Word of Truth (s) for mankind, living in a world of Untruth. The Bible is preserved and provided by God, to answer mankind’s search for Truth. The Bible is the only Book ever written that is **_in search of man;_** the only Book ever written that is **_living and powerful_!** The Bible is a search **IN** TRUTH. ” The Bible explains the Divine Viewpoint of the relationship between God and Man. The Bible tells us that God has a Plan.” C. S. Craig. 

The Bible is the Book of God’s Revelations for mankind. 

The Bible reveals God’s Divine outline of history, centered in/around/through, His Son, the Messiah/Saviour – Jesus Christ.

The Bible reveals to us that Christ is the Personification of Truth (Good). The Bible also reveals to us that Satan is the personification of Untruth (evil). 

The Holy Scriptures are the _verbal-plenary inspiration_ of God (“God-breathed”). 

The Bible proclaims Messiah – Jesus Christ. The Bible proclaims eternal salvation only through faith in the Messiah-Son of God – Jesus Christ who died in our place on our Cross (Romans 5:8; John 14:6; Acts 4:12). The Bible, in the original autograph of the sixty-six (66) canonical booklets, is infallible and inerrant. 

THE GODHEAD

We believe in one triune God existing in three Persons – Father, Son and Holy Spirit ( 2 Corinthians 13:14). Each are co-equal, co-eternal, identical in nature and being. They are one in essence, in power and glory, having the same attributes and perfect righteousness (Genesis 1:26; 3:22-23; 11:7; Psalms 110:1; 2:7; Isaiah 6:8; 48:16; Matthew 28:19; John 5:18; 10:30; 14:16; 17: 21; 20:28; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; I Peter 1:2; Revelation 1:4).  
  
SOVEREIGNTY

We believe that God, existing as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is Sovereign and exercises supreme and absolute rule over all His Creation by the function of His Divine Will, Attributes and Deity ( I Chronicles 29:11-12; Daniel 4:35; Psalms 24:1; Ephesians 1:11; I Timothy 6:15). However, God in His Sovereignty will not violate the free will of man. The free will of man and the Sovereignty of God co-exist by Divine decree (John 3:14-18, 36; Romans 5:8-10, 32-33: 16:24-25; 1 Timothy 2:4-6). Therefore, each person may choose to accept Christ as **_Messiah/Savior_** , or reject Him. 

THE PERSON AND WORK OF JESUS CHRIST

We believe that Jesus Christ is God in His _**deity**_ , and the Son of God in His **_humanity._** Christ is the unique person in the universe in _Hypostatic Union as True humanity and True Deity in one person_ – He became man without ceasing to be God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, therefore without the Adamic nature. ** _Adamic Nature, Human Nature_** and **_Sin Nature_** are synonymous terms used on this website.

Christ came to reveal the Father; to seek and save (redeem) mankind. Jesus Christ reconciled (restored) mankind, accomplishing the redemption through his blood (spiritual) sacrifice on the Cross. Christ died in **_your_** place. After His spiritual death (separation from God) Christ died physically. Note: Christ became separated from God when He said: _“My God_(to the Father)_, My God_(to the Holy Spirit)_why have you forsaken me?” S_ piritual death means separation from God (as in dormant – not extermination – [“spirit” does not die]. The third day Christ **_arose from the dead_** (physically) and should be the _celebrity_ of all the ages – Christ is the one and only superstar. The believer’s redemption is made CERTAIN by Christ’s physical resurrection from the dead (Luke 1:35; John 1:1-2,14; Romans 3:24-25; 4:25; I Peter 1:3-5). Jesus Christ is now in heaven seated at the right hand of the Father as the High Priest for His people, fulfilling His ministry as the first and only man acceptable to God since the fall of the first man (Adam) in the garden of Eden. He is the believer’s intercessor and advocate (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 9:24; I John 2:1-2). Christ is the only Savior of the world……the only WAY to God (John 14:6). 

THE PERSONALITY AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

We believe the Holy Spirit, as God, **_convicts_** the world of sin (John 16:7-11). The word convict is a translation of a Greek word that means: **_to convince someone of something by pointing out the facts, and refers to the Word of God and the work of the Holy Spirit._** Notice in John 16:7-9 that the word “ _sin”_ is in the singular. It is **not** plural. You may ask what sin? **John 16:9 provides the answer,_“because they do not believe in Me.”_**

The Holy Spirit is the agent in regeneration (John 1 12-13; 3:7; Ephesians 2:5-6; Titus 3:5). The Holy Spirit** _indwells_** all believers in the present Church Age. 

The Holy Spirit **_indwells_ **and _**anoints**_ every believer for five basic reasons: 

**1).** _“**that we may**_ **_know_** _the things freely given to us by God” (1 Corinthians 2:12._

_**2).** _so **_that Christ can be manifested in us_ **(2 Corinthians 3:3 – we are books read by men. 

**3).** **_that we can witness for Christ_**. Acts 1:8 says that the presence of the Holy Spirit will make us witnesses.

**4).** **_that we may have victory over our sin nature_** – we have been set free of the bondage of our natural desires to disobey (rebellion) (Romans 8:2. 

**5).** **_that He can execute the Christian life – our walk in Chris_** t (Romans 8:13). 

The _**mission**_ of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Jesus Christ (John 16:14). This is also our mission as believers (1 Peter 2:9). 

The Holy Spirit  _**baptizes**_ the believer into the Body of Christ and **_seals_ **the believer unto the day of redemption (2 Corinthians 1:22; 2 Timothy 2:19). 

The Holy Spirit **_reveals_** God’s Word (the Bible) as Truth, and Christ as the only Savior – the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). 

FILLING OF THE SPIRIT – The Mechanics for how to live the Christian Life

The believer,  _**filled** _with the Holy Spirit is **_controlled_** by Holy Spirit. To be filled with the Holy Spirit simply means the believer has exercised his/her option, to name **(agree with God)** his known sins to the Father through the consistent use (as needed) of I John 1:9. When sin is named, the Holy Spirit restores the believer to fellowship (Romans 8:9; I Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 1:13-14; 5:18. The Lord Jesus Christ stands knocking at the door of the believer’s heart when we are living under the control of our flesh (in carnality) out of fellowship. **Revelation 3:20 is not an invitation to be saved** – it is an invitation to fellowship (be intimate with Christ; ** _filled_ **by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 9:14). 

The Holy Spirit is the _**power**_ of God in us (Luke 4:14; Matthew 12:28. The Holy Spirit **_leads_** us Luke 4:1-2. The Holy Spirit **_produces_** the “fruit of the spirit” (Galatians 5:22). The Holy Spirit _**Reveals**_ the Plan of God. The Holy Spirits unique ministry during the Church Age, will change at the Resurrection (Rapture) of the Church (1 Cor. 15:51-52; Phil. 3:11, 21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 2 Thessalonians 2:7). 

TOTAL DEPRAVITY OF MAN

We believe Adam (first man) was created in the image (soul image) and _likeness_ of God, but when Adam fell the human race fell, inherited a sinful nature, became alienated (separated spiritually) from God and is totally unable to restore or retrieve his lost condition (Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 3:22-23; 5:12; Ephesians 2:12).

SALVATION 

We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s Grace and Love to lost and dying mankind, made possible by the efficacious death on the Cross, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Salvation is received by faith alone in Christ alone (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 16:31; John 3:15-18; 36.). Salvation is provided as a gift by God because man cannot save himself. The Cross work of Christ is the work of God by Christ for all mankind resulting in reconciliation and restoration to God for all (whosoever) would believe in Christ (John 1:12; 3:15-18, 36; Romans 5:8-9; I Corinthians 6:11; II Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-10). ** _“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved, and thy household”_ **(Acts 16:31). The Cross is God’s Way of Salvation, proving there is no other way in which man can be saved. **If man could save himself by impressing God, then Christ’s death in man’s place would not have been necessary.** So, it is because there is no other way to be saved, Christ died John 14:6.

FORGIVENESS

Colossians 1:14:_“In whom we have redemption through His Blood, even the forgiveness of sins.”_ When we accept Christ as personal Savior, all sins are forgiven _._ After salvation the believer utilizes 1 John 1:9 to be forgiven sins and cleansed. See also Acts 13:38-39; Ephesians 1:7.

ETERNAL SECURITY

We believe that all believers are kept secure (**sealed**) by the Holy Spirit forever. Salvation is eternal, because eternal life is eternal. God is Immutable, therefore when you are saved by faith and given eternal life, it is impossible for God to change His Mind regarding your salvation (Malachi 3:6; Romans 8 38-39). God is immutable!

SATAN

We believe the personality of Satan to be the Bible declared enemy of Christ and man, and especially the Body of Christ (believers) (Job 1:6-7; Isaiah 14: 12-17; Matthew 4:2-11). Satan is also the ruler of this world (Ephesians 2:2; II Corinthians 4:4; John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11).

THE CHURCH 

> We believe that the Church which is now the “**Body” of Christ** shall become the “**Bride” of Christ**. The Church is a _literal spiritual organism_ consisting of born-again believers irrespective of their affiliation with Christian denominations. The Church Age began at Pentecost and is consummated by the Translation of the Church, also known as the Rapture (I Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:25-27).

CHURCH ORDINANCES

We believe that our Lord Jesus Christ instituted the “Lord’s Supper” (Communion) to be observed until His Glorious return for the Church (I Corinthians 11:23-36). We believe in baptism by immersion, which is a “public proclamation” of faith in Christ, NOT the means of salvation. No one goes to heaven because they were baptized! Faith in the Cross work of Christ is the only way to God. John 14:6).

THE BLESSED HOPE

We believe that the next great event in the fulfillment of prophecy will be coming of our Lord Jesus Christ “in the air” to receive to Himself the dead in Christ and believers who are alive at His coming. This great event is also known as “Rapture” and/or “Translation of the Church” (1 Corinthians 15:51-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-14). Although the term rapture is not specifically mentioned in scripture as such, the term as we use it here refers to a “calling up” or to be “taken up.”

THE TRIBULATION

We believe the “ _**pre**_ -tribulation Rapture of the Church” will be followed by the fulfillment of Daniel’s Seventieth week (a seven year period. ) The second half of this seven year period is the time of Jacob’s trouble, the Great Tribulation (Jeremiah 30:7; Daniel 9:27; Matthew 24:15-21; Revelation 6:19). 

THE SECOND COMING

We believe the great Tribulation will be climaxed by the _**pre**_ -millennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ to the earth to establish His Kingdom (Zechariah 14:4-11; Matthew 24:15-25; II Thessalonians 1:7-10; Revelations 20:6).

MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST

We believe Christ will reign for a literal one thousand years here on earth. His Kingdom Throne will be established in Jerusalem (Zechariah 14:4-11).

GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT/ETERNAL STATE  
We believe that the Great white throne Judgment is for unbelievers only. Unbelievers are those who passed away without receiving Christ as Savior. They will be judged based on their works which cannot save – only the “Finished and Accepted” sacrifice of Christ can save. Their works will be rejected by Christ Himself and along with Satan and Fallen Angels, unbelievers will be cast into the Lake of Fire, not to be annihilated, but punished with everlasting _destruction and separation_ from the Lord God forever.  
We believe at death of the physical body, the soul and human spirit of believers in Christ pass immediately into the presence of the Lord. We shall remain with the Lord in conscious bliss until the resurrection of the body at His Coming, when the soul, human spirit and body of believers will be united. From this wonderful event and for all eternity – life without end, we believers will be with our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ. (Luke 16:19-26; 23:43; II Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23; II Thessalonians 1:7-9; Jude 6:7; Revelation 20:11-15).

THE BELIEVER’S RESPONSIBILITY

We believe that the believer will automatically **_desire_** (thirst for) the Word of God by the unction of the Holy Spirit (anointing) of the Holy Spirit, and by deep appreciation for the fact that Christ died in our place…Christ took our punishment. The Bible is spiritual nourishment and is mandated for spiritual growth. _We are to grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ._ We can learn to know Christ intimately by the inculcation of His Mind – the Bible (I Corinthians 2:16; I Timothy 2:4). The effectual work of God’s Word by the Holy Spirit in us, brings the individual believer **_into adjustment_** (alignment) with God,….the **Personal Pre-Designed Plan of God (PPPG).** The _**internal** _and _**external**_ execution of God’s Word in the believers life brings honor and glory to the Lord (Romans 12:1-2; II Corinthians 13:9; I Timothy 4:6; I Peter 2:2; II Peter 3:18). The believer is left here on earth after salvation to be an ambassador for Christ during His absence (2 Corinthians 5:20).

SPIRITUALITY

We believe that spirituality is the mechanics of the Christian life executed by the **_indwelling contro_ _l_ **of the Holy Spirit. The believer is mandated not to **_quench_** or **_grieve_** the Holy Spirit by personal sin. When the believer sins, this is called grieving the Holy Spirit or being “out of fellowship.” To be restored to intimate fellowship with God, the believer simple confesses (names the sin – more literally “agrees” with God) and **_the Holy Spirit restores the believer to fellowship_** (Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 4:30; 5:18; I Thessalonians 5:19; I John 1:9). 

Believer’s should understand that the Christian Life is produced by the leading of the Holy Spirit. This is called being _**“filled with the Spirit.”**_ The believer, therefore, is either **_spiritual_** (in fellowship, sins confessed) or **_carnal_** (out of fellowship, sins **un** confessed). **When out of fellowship, the believer acts no differently than the unbeliever because the desires of the flesh control the believer. **

**When led by the Holy Spirit the desire of the heart is about God not self, because the Holy Spirit controls your thinking and therefore your actions by the Word of God metabolized in your soul. The inhale/exhale of Bible Doctrine is mandated for this purpose…this IS GOD’S PLAN FOR ALL BELIEVERS.**

_**It is a shame that most believers spend most of their life**_ _**controlled by the flesh.**_ Most believers have never been taught how to be filled with the spirit which is consistently utilizing 1 John 1:9. Please note the Book of 1 John is written to believers – Jews and Gentiles. Confession therefore, is for born again believers **NOT** unbelievers for salvation!! A believer is one who has personally trusted Jesus Christ as Savior – have you? 

Again, confession of sin is NOT for salvation in 1 John 1:9, instead it refers to walking **in fellowship (Revelation 3:20). Notice that Christ will come in for “supper.” Are you sitting with Christ at the Communion Table? Fellowship is a personal thing it is occupation with Christ. Stay seated until Christ comes.**

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

We believe that God the Holy Spirit, in grace and apart from human merit, gives spiritual gifts to believers. These gifts include Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, Administrators and others. Some gifts ceased after the Canon of Scripture was completed such as apostleship, prophecy, speaking in tongues, interpreting tongues, healing as the working of man, and the working of miracles by mankind. Though the spiritual gifts of miracles and healing have by men have ceased, God may and does heal and miraculously cure or intervene by direct action at His sole discretion and _not_ as a result of anything man does, except through prayer (Isaiah 46:10; Matthew 28:18; Romans 12:4-8; I Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:7-12; James 5:16). Man’s prayer has no power, it is God’s Power that heals. Prayer is the exercise of faith.

We must be united in one spirit, in the unity of Christ until He comes. We must be tolerant with gentleness, forgiveness and love….Ephesians 4:1-6. If we agree on salvation through Jesus Christ by faith in His Sacrifice for our sin, then we can live together and walk the road to heaven with the Holy Spirit. We must stand together, kneel together and pray together. There is one spirit and one body by the spirit (Ephesians 4:4).

**Please note:** there are at least 40 Grace Gifts, given by the Holy Spirit at the POINT OF FAITH IN CHRIST. Go to “Bible Study Materials” on the Home Page, then click on ‘Tree of Knowledge” and arrow down until you locate the title. _**Forty grace Gifts.**_

RELIGION- THE HYPOCRISY OF MAN

Jesus always condemned religion! Religion emphasizes **_external_ **things or Rituals without Reality: i.e.  _man working, man performing_ his deeds, _earning his way_ to heaven; man trying to impress God. Religion, therefore, is _ Satan’s counterfeit gospel – _known as the _“Gospel of Works.”_ If even one person could work their way to heaven, then Christ died in vain. **It is because Christ died that we know there is no other way to God (John 14:6).** **Christ died** just for **you!**

Believe in Christ not yourself, not your being a good person. Being a good person is wonderful, but it does not save you! Being a good person is how you live the Christian life **_after_** you have accepted Christ. Faith in Christ saves you! Doing good deeds **follows** FAITH IN CHRIST. Once saved, your good deeds are then acceptable as obedience and service.

CHRIST AS LORD

When we accept Christ as Savior, we also receive Christ as Lord instantly. Serving our Lord is a lifetime of learning. Living the Christian Life is a learning process guided by the Holy Spirit in us. We learn how to respect and glorify God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. **The Holy Spirit does all the work for living the Christian Life.** Allowing Christ to be Lord is a learning experience, even though Christ becomes our Lord the instant we believe in Him. This learning process involves a lifetime of trial and error….but POSITIONALLY Christ always remains our Lord regardless of our issues. EXPERIENTIALLY we learn what that means…..to let Christ be Lord. We are to be _**servants**_ to our Lord and others. Christ is our Servant King. We are to be His servants to a lost and dying world. **Serve God…serve others**.

SIN NOT THE ISSUE – FAITH IS THE ISSUE

All sins were paid for by Christ on the Cross. Therefore, the issue in not sin, the issue is forgiveness. **We repeat: Sin is not the issue for salvation! Man’s sin-debt, was paid by Christ…on the Cross, once and for all tim _e_!_THE ISSUE IS FAITH IN CHRIST!!_**

DISPENSATIONS

TIMES AND SEASONS (ACTS 1:7):  Jesus spoke here regarding the “Restoration of Israel. Please notice the words “Times and Seasons.” The Greek word for _“times”_ is “chronos,” and the Greek word for _“seasons”_ is “kairos.” These two words both refer to time, but but with this difference: the word “chronos” means **a succession of events.** It is the word from which we get  _chronology,_ in English – a succession of events one following the other. The word “kairos,” refers to events organized by their components into Dispensations. Dispensations is Time broken up into its periods or epoch or eras. Dispensations may be defined as “The divine outline of History.” Different administrations of God’s Plan for man. A dispensation is a period of time in human history defined as divine revelation. According to Scripture, history is a sequence of divine administrations. These consecutive eras reflect the unfolding of God’s Plan for mankind. The changes God incorporates into His Plan are designed to attain His unchangeable purposes (Hebrews 6:17). Jesus Christ is the key to the divine interpretation of history (Ephesians 3:10-11; Revelation 1:8). Dispensations unlock the Scriptures. 

TRUST AND OBEY, FOR THERE IS NO OTHER WAY!

Happy Studying in Fields of Grace.

Word Of Truth Ministries