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We gather together in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and seek to maintain the apostolic pattern and simplicity which marked the churches of the days of the apostles (Romans 12:4-8). We honour the Lord Jesus and worship God in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24).
What We Believe
1. Scripture
The Word of God teaches that “All scripture is given by inspiration of God” and we believe in the verbal, plenary inspiration of the Word of God.
It is infallible and inerrant in the original writing and God has revealed His whole mind to us through the 66 canonized Books of the Bible.
The Scripture has been preserved and passed on to us by God, and is the supreme authority on matters of faith and practice.
The Bible alone is the basis of all Christian faith and doctrine (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet.1:21; Deut. 4:2; Rev. 22:18, 19; Ps. 119:89).
2. God
The Scripture teaches that: One God in Three Persons—the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, each a distinct Person, co-equal, co-eternal and of the same substance having the same nature, attributes and perfection.
Doctrine of trinity: God is one in essence but three in respect to person (1 Jn. 5:7; Mat. 28:19; Deut.4:35; 6:4; Jn. 14:16; 17:3; 1 Tim. 2:5; James 2:19).
3. Jesus Christ
The Scripture teaches us about the Personality and Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary.
The Lord Jesus Christ is perfect, holy, sinless, impeccable, truly God and truly Man.
His death on the cross was voluntary, vicarious, substitutionary, propitiatory and redemptive.
He was buried, but He rose again and ascended to the Father, according to the Scriptures and now mediating as our Advocate and High Priest (Jn. 1:1, 14, 18; 10:30; Matt. 1:20; Lk. 1:30, 31; Phil. 2: 5-7; I Cor. 15: 3,4; 2 Cor. 5:21; Col. 1: 19, 20; 2: 9; Heb. 7: 26,27; 9: 26).
4. Holy Spirit
The Scripture teaches us the Personality and Deity of the Holy Spirit, one of the Persons of the blessed Trinity. The very same God, co-existent with the Father and the Son, permanently indwelling in all believers and who is the Seal of salvation unto all eternity.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit brings believers into union with other believers in the body of Christ. It occurs simultaneously with salvation and is not experimental. It is historical.
The filling of the Holy Spirit means a believer is under complete control of the Spirit. It is not a one-time experience but rather a repeated experience, which is essential for spiritual maturity and service (Acts. 5:3,4; 1:8; 1Cor. 2:12; 3:16; 12:13; John 16:13,14; 14:16; Gal. 3:13,14; 4:6,7; 2 Cor. 1: 21,22; 1 Jn. 2:20,27; Eph. 5:18,19; Gal. 5:22,23).
5. Man
The Scripture teaches us that man is created in the image of God, after His likeness and is not a product of evolution.
The whole human race fell in the fall of the first Adam, and thus became sinners.
Because of sin, man incurred both physical and spiritual death. Therefore, he cannot see nor enter the kingdom of God until he is born again by the Holy Spirit (Gen. 1; 26, 27; Rom.5: 12; Eph. 2:1-3; Jn. 3:3, 6, 7; Tit.3:5).
6. Salvation
The Scripture teaches and we believe that man is a sinner by birth and the wages of sin is death. Jesus Christ is the only Saviour.
All those who confess with their mouth and believe in their heart that Jesus Christ is Lord become children of God through the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
We believe that all are saved through faith and not by works. They are born of the Spirit from above.
Salvation involves redemption, regeneration, sanctification, justification and glorification.
We also believe that salvation is an act of God and obtained by grace as a free gift from God (Rom.4:123:236:23; Gal. 3: 16; 2 Cor. Rom. 10: 9,10; Jn. 5:17,1: 12; 1 Jn. 1:9; 3:1).
7. Eternal Security
The Scripture teaches us the eternal security of salvation of every believer. The moment a sinner receives Jesus as his personal Saviour and Lord, he is saved eternally.
The saved ones are foreknown, predestined and called by God, and the believer is kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.
When a believer sins, he loses the ‘joy of salvation’ but not ‘salvation’, which is eternal life. Confessing of individual sins on the basis of 1 John 1:9 can restore this joy (Jn. 10:28, 29; 1 Jn. 5:13; Jn. 5:248: 29, 30; Ps. 51: 12).
8. Priesthood of the Believer
The Scripture teaches us about the priesthood of all believers and that they have direct access to God the Father through Jesus Christ the Son, who is the Great High Priest and the only mediator between the believer and the Father.
Women are not allowed to teach, lead or pray where brothers are present (1 Pet. 2:9; Heb. 10:19-22; 1Tim. 2: 5; 1 Cor. 14:34).
9. Local Church
The Scripture teaches us that the local church is the body of believers in a particular locality gathering unto the name of Christ for worship and witness.
We believe in the autonomy of the local church. Each local church is an autonomous body independent and directly responsible to the Lord and not accountable to any external human authority.
The local church is solely governed by elders (and not an elder alone), appointed by the Holy Spirit, under the guidance and control of the Holy Spirit.
We believe that spiritual gifts have been given to every believer for the edification of the Body of Christ.
The Christian church is a New Testament institution beginning with day of Pentecost and ending with the rapture and it consists of all regenerated souls (Mat. 16: 16-18; Col. 2:19; 1:18; Acts. 14:23, 2:47; Tit. 1:56; Heb. 13:17; Rom. 12:5-8; Heb.13: 17; 1Cor. 12:4-12).
10. Ordinances of the Church
The Scripture teaches us that the local church has only two ordinances to observe—Baptism and Lord’s Supper.
We believe that all who received Christ, as their personal Saviour and Lord should be baptized in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
We believe in baptism by immersion in water, which is, identification in His death, burial and resurrection.
We believe that the Lord’s Supper should be observed in remembrance of Christ to show forth His death for my sins until He comes again.
Baptism does not mean regeneration or forgiveness of sins, but it is an outward symbol of an inward conversion, and is done in obedience to the command of the Lord. Baptism is a command not an option.
The bread and wine are the only two substances used as symbols of the body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Scripture teaches neither transubstantiation nor consubstantiation, but the elements continue to remain merely elements, symbols or pictures (Mat. 28:19,20; 26:26-28; 3:13,15; Mk. 16:16; Acts. 2:38,41; 8:12,13,36,38; 9:18; Rom. 6:3,4; Gal. 3:27; Col. 2:12; 1Pet. 3:21; 1 Cor. 11:23-27).
11. Separated Life
The Scripture teaches us that all believers are called into a life of separation from worldly and sinful practices and should abstain from such amusements and habits.
We have to be holy for our Lord is Holy (1 Pet. 1:4-16; 2 Cor. 6:14, 1 Cor. 10:21).
12. Second Coming of Christ
The Scripture teaches us about the pre-millennial, pre-tribulational return of the Lord and the rapture of the Church.
Then the saints will be caught up with Him in the air in the twinkling of an eye.
And then, after 7 years of the tribulation, Christ Himself will visibly descend with His saints to establish His millennial kingdom on the earth (1 Thess. 4:16,17; 1 Cor. 15:52-55; Jn. 14:1-3; Acts. 1:11; Phi. 3:20,21; 2 Thess. 1:7-9).
What We Practice
Order of Worship
The breaking of bread is our communion service and is held on Sunday (Acts 20:7). It is unstructured and non-liturgical. However, we want to be led entirely by the Holy Spirit in the order of worship and ministry.
Brothers will rise to their feet to pray, suggest a hymn, or read and expound on a passage of Scripture. The purpose is worship, not teaching or exhortation, and comments will focus on the aspect of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
The Lord’s Supper is often called the “worship meeting”. There is little outward demonstration. We do not use musical instruments during our worship service. Loud music and demonstration are lacking. Although our worship meeting is not entertaining to the flesh, it gives spiritual satisfaction and heavenly bliss.
Usually toward the end of the worship meeting, a brother will give thanks for the bread and wine. The emblems are passed around with all in fellowship participating. This is the only meeting at which a collection is taken up.
Clergy & Laity
Distinction between clergy and laity is not recognized in Bible (Revelation 2:6). In the early church, there was no such thing as professional clergy. The New Testament pattern is that the church is to be led, not by a solitary pastor, but by a group of men, normally designated “elders or overseers” in the New Testament.
There is no difference in value between men and women, but there are distinct roles. The work of Christ has removed all human distinctions of privilege (Galatians 3:28).
Every believer, whether male or female is a priest to God (Hebrews 13:15). As a holy priest (1 Peter 2: 5) and a royal priest (1 Peter 2: 9), we can worship and witness all we desire. However, as in the home, men and women are given distinct roles in the church.
Church order, like chronological or alphabetical order, has nothing to do with importance. It has been established by God so that “all things be done decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14: 40).
Head Covering
God’s glory alone is to be seen in the assembly of the saints.
The man’s head remains uncovered by not having long hair and by removing any head covering, because the man is the image and glory of God (I Corinthians 11:7). Any covering on the man would veil God’s glory.
Sisters do not offer audible worship, although they do participate in the singing. They wear a head covering.
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