The God Head
We hold to the truth that Jesus Christ is the Almighty God and without Him there is no saviour: Isaiah 7:14; St Matthew 1:23; Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:14-17; Isaiah 45:15-21; Titus 1:13; Deuteronomy 32:4; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Colossians 2:9; 1 John 5:20; Revelations 1:8. The Holy Bible teaches us that there is only one God, not three distinct persons in the Godhead. (Colossians 2:9). Throughout the bible there is a clear message that God is one (Deuteronomy 6:4). The Holy Ghost is the way in which God dwells in men and women since Pentecost (Acts 2:4), and continues to this day. Therefore we hold to the word that there is but one God with three functions (1 John 5:7-8). God made flesh (John 1:1-14); God manifested in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16); He which was, which is, and which is to come, the Almighty (Revelation 1:8); the mighty God, everlasting Father, and the Prince of peace (Isaiah 9:6).
Father
God is known as the father because He created the world. God is also a spirit (John 4:24). He is from everlasting to everlasting. (Psalms 90:2; Ephesians 4:6; Isaiah 43:10; Isaiah 44:6; Revelation 22:13).
Son
For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16). This Son is Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:21-23). A body of flesh and blood (Hebrews 10:5) came to earth as a man in order to save us. Isaiah prophesied that Jesus Christ is the mighty God (Isaiah 9:6). Jesus Christ is God in the flesh (1 Timothy 3:16; John 1:10; John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:19). The Jews tried to kill Jesus because He declared Himself equal with God (John 10:24-33). Philip, one of Jesus’ disciples, did not understand that Jesus is the Father as well as the Son (John 14:8-9).
Holy Ghost
The Holy Ghost is an essential part of a Christian’s life, without it we are none of His (Romans 8:9-11). The Holy Ghost is God dwelling in man; it guides us, without force, to follow Christ. With the Spirit of God in our lives we grow and develop into the true children of the Most High God following the written word of God.
Moral Standard for the Saints of God
As children of God we ought to recognise that we are special and no longer the same as everyone else (I Peter 2:9; II Corinthians 5:17). Our bodies were created to glorify and to honour God, in fact our bodies are the temples of the Holy Ghost (Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 6:19-20). Those who walk in the Spirit do not fulfil the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:16). The works of the flesh are the things that people often feel that they get the most pleasure from but in actual fact are wrong in the sight of God. Many works of the flesh which do not glorify God are noted in several Biblical scriptures (Romans 1:24; I Corinthians 6:9-10; Galatians 5:19-21; Revelations 21:8).
Some of the fleshly works mentioned in the scripture include sodomy, adultery, evil attitudes, evil communications, murder, drunkenness, stealing, and witchcraft. When we respect the liberty in Christ, it should not be an occasion for one to slip back under the power of the enemy Satan (St John 8:32, 36; Romans 6:14; 8:2). We are not to become again entangled in the yoke of bondage (Galatians 5:1). In light of this God given liberty, it is imperative that the saints refrain and abstain from all alcoholic beverages and any habit forming or mood-altering substances. Any such materials are prohibited for the saints of God. These vices are out of character and do not promote a positive moral ethic for those who are sanctified. Saints must never participate in activities such as gambling including lotteries, raffles, bingo and such like. These things will corrupt the temple of God and bound a person that the Spirit had once made free (Isaiah 28:7; James 1:21).
Throughout the scriptures we see that God has worked in a special way by the act of healing. What made this special was the act was done out of the ordinary. The scriptures made a special announcement that God would come and perform miracles for his people (Isaiah 35:5). This was fulfilled through our Lord Jesus Christ in the New Testament as He was preaching the gospel of the kingdom. (Matthew 4:23-24). The Lord then instructed his disciples to heal those who were sick, cleanse the leper, and raise the dead. (Matthew 10:7-8) Jesus said concerning those who believe the gospel having the Holy Spirit, "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:17-18). As the disciples established the gospel they performed healing and miracles through Jesus Christ. We also have been left with the access to all the blessings and the ability to heal through Jesus Christ (James 5:14-16). No man has this power but man can perform the act through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:17).
Offerings
We believe in the Apostles' principle and custom of financing the Church by means of Tithes and Offerings. A tithe is one-tenth of one's earnings and an offering is what is given of free will in honour and sacrifice to God above one's tithes. Offerings may be received by the Minister and workers in the field, wherever and whenever given without begging (Malachi 3:8-10; St. Matthew 23:23; Hebrews 7:5-10).
We firmly hold that socials, such as concerts, and shows, are not God's plan for carrying on His work. A program with choirs and groups; charging entrance fees at the door of the Church, is the tradition of men and not of God.
The Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper was instituted by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The purpose being remembrance of the sacrifice made for us by Jesus Christ, which cleanses our sins (St Matthew 26:26-27; St Mark 14:22-25; St Luke 22:19-20; I Corinthians 11:25). The conduct of Lord’s Supper is laid down for us in the scripture using bread and wine. The bread represents the Body of Jesus Christ, and the wine represents his blood (St Matthew 26:26). In order for the Lord’s Supper to be administered correctly the wine must be served through one cup (St Matthew 26:27; I Corinthians 11:25; Mark 14:23) symbolising the unity of the church and reflecting the oneness of the Godhead. The bread is served first then followed by the wine (I Corinthians 11:23-25).
Feet Washing
Lord’s Supper is not fully complete without the washing of feet. We learn that washing of feet follows after the Lord’s Supper bread and wine (St John 13:2 “And Supper being ended…..”) Jesus Christ teaches us that without the washing of feet we are not following him (St John 13:8). This was instituted by Jesus Christ (St John 13:4-5), who told us that he was leading by example and we should wash each other’s feet as he did (St John 13:14).
Government
All magistrates are ordained of God for peace, safety and the general welfare of all people: Romans 13:1-10. Therefore, it is our duty to be in obedience to all requirements of the laws of the land that do not contradict biblical principles. It is our duty to honour them and show respect in all lawful requirements of the Government.
Marriage and Divorce
Anyone who divorces his or her wife or husband, and remarries someone else, with his or her first spouse still alive has committed adultery. At the same time whosoever marries a divorcee is committing adultery (Luke 16:18; Romans 7:1-3; I Corinthians 7:39; St Mark 10:11-12). Circumstances and opinions don’t come into it, the Word of God tells us plainly right from wrong.
Resurrection and Translation of the Saints
The scriptures tell us time is near for the coming of the Lord. The dead in Christ shall rise first and those that remain shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. (I Thessalonians 4:13-17, St. Matthew 24:36-42,) The unrighteous and the wicked dead shall not rise, until the thousand years have expired, which shall be the White Throne of Judgement. "And whosoever is not found in the Book of Life shall be cast into the lake of fire." (Revelation 20:15). After Christ has come for his saints in the translation and after the tribulation period, He shall return with them and reign on earth for a thousand years. There shall be peace on earth and good-will toward men, after which, the Second Resurrection and the White Throne Judgement shall take place. "Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the First Resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years" (Revelation 20:6).
The Millennium
We believe that the distress upon earth is the “beginning of sorrow” and will become more intense until there “shall be a time of trouble such as there never was a nation at that time”. Mathew 24:3-8 Daniel, 12:1 and the period of “tribulation” will be followed by the dawn of a better day on earth. For one thousand years there will be peace on earth and good will towards men. Revelations 20:15, Isaiah 65:17-25, Mathew 5:5, Daniel 7:27, Micah 4:1-2. Hebrews 2:14, Romans 11:25-27.
Final Judgement
Once the thousand years are fulfilled, there shall be a resurrection of the dead, small and great regardless of where their remains lie. All shall stand before the Great White Throne for their final judgement. All of those, whose names are not found in the book of life, shall be cast into the lake of fire, burning with fire and brimstone. This is the second death that God has prepared for the devil and his angels and all who did not serve the Lord. Satan will be cast in first (Revelation 20:7-15; St Matthew 25:41-46; Revelation 21:8)