The Essential Beliefs

1. About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God
Gen.1:1, 26, 27; 3:22; Ps.90:2; Matt. 28:19 1 Peter 1:2; II Cor. 13:14

2. About Jesus Christ

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His person, future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years. Matt. 1:22, 23; Isa.9:6; John 1:1-5; Heb.4:14, 15; 1 Cor. 15:3, 4; Rom.1:3, 4 Acts1:9-11; 1 Tim.6:14, 15; Titus 2:13

3. About The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with The Father and The Son of God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of Spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

4. About the Bible

The Bible is God's Word to us. It was written by holy men of God, under the supernatural guidance of The Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian belief and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is the truth without any mixture or error.
II Tim. 3:16; II Pet. 1:20, 21; II Tim 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160; Psalm 12:6; Prov.30:5

5. About Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God to be like him in character and to have fellowship. But sin has separated people from God and causes many problems in life.
Gen. 1:27; Ps.8:3-6; Isa.53:6; Rom. 3:23; Isa 59:1

6. About Salvation

Salvation is God's free gift to human beings who have sinned against God and are under judgement. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved; and not by self improvement or good works. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Christ into his life by faith.
Rom. 6:23; Eph. 2:8, 9; John 14:6; John 1:12; Titus 3:5; Gal 3:26; Rom.5:1

What We Practice

Beliefs are not worth much unless they are translated into actions.

1. We accept the Bible as our sole authority 2 Tim.3:15
Since God's Word is the only completely reliable and trustworthy authority, we accept the Bible as our manual for living when we are faced with any problem or decision; our first question is "What does the Bible say?"
We practice daily Bible reading, Bible study and Bible memorization.

2. We accept Christ as the head of each local church. Col.1:18
Christ is the recognised head of our church, not any person, group or religious organization. While recognizing the value of associating and cooperating with other groups of Christians, we believe every local Church should be self-governing and independent from any denominational control.

3. We accept the Priesthood of every believer.
Rev. 1:16; 1 Pet. 2:9
The Bible teaches that every Christian is called to "FULL TIME" Christian Service, regardless of his or her vocation.
We practice the truth that every believer is a minister by encouraging every member to find a place of service and ministry. Every believer has direct access to God through prayer and Bible reading.

4. We practice baptism by immersion (Col 2:12, Matt 3:16)
We believe the Bible teaches water baptism by immersion. Secondly, Jesus was baptised by immersion.

5. We practice Tithing - Lev27:30-32, Mal.3:10
We believe that giving 10% of your income is the Biblical standard for giving and also God's way of raising children.

6. We accept speaking in tongues as a prayer language given by the Holy Spirit at the time of the Spirit Baptism. (Acts 2:1-4; 10:44-46; 19:1-6; 1 Cor.14:2, 15, 18, 39. We know that not all speak in tongues at the time of baptism, therefore, we encourage those who have the prayer language to exercise that gift in love.

7. We practice Spirit- led living. Eph. 5:18, John 15:5. We believe the only way possible to live the Christian life is by God's power with us. So we seek to practice a daily dependence on God's Spirit to enable us to do what is right.

8. We practice Open communion - 1 Cor. 11:23-26.
We believe the Lord's Supper is a statement of faith and therefore, everyone who has received Jesus as his Lord and saviour can partake.

9. We practice personal witnessing - 1 Pet 3:15; Matt 28; 19-20 It is the responsibility of every Christian to share the Good news with those God brings us into contact with. We expect members to invite friends to church.

10. We practice Divine healing - Isa. 53:4, 5; Matt. 8:16 James 5:14-16
Divine healing is an integral part of the Gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement and is the privilege of all believers.