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THE STATEMENT OF FAITH continued...
WATER BAPTISM:
Baptism in water is by emersion and is a direct commandment of our
Lord. It is for Believers only. This ordinance is a symbol of the
Christians identification with Christ in his death, burial and
resurrection (St. Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; Acts
8:36-39). The following recommendation regarding the Water Baptismal
formula is adopted: "On the confession of your faith in the name of the
Father, Son and Holy Ghost and in Jesus Name. Amen."
BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST:
The baptism in the Holy Ghost with fire is a gift from God as
promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are believers in this to
the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of
speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance
(St. Matthew 3:11; St. John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38-39; Acts
19:1-7; Acts 2:4).
SANCTIFICATION:
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We
believe in the doctrine of sanctification as a definite progressive work
of grace which commences at the time of regeneration and continues until
the consummation of salvation (Hebrews 12:14; I Thessalonians 5:23; II
Peter 3:18; II Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:12-14; I Corinthians
1:30).
DIVINE HEALING:
Healing is for the physical illness of the human body and is wrought
by the power of God through the prayer of faith and by laying on of
hands. It is provided for by the atonement of Christ and is the
privilege of every member of the Church today (St. Mark 16:18; James
5:14-20; I Peter 2:24; St. Matthew 8:17; Isaiah 53:45).
RESURRECTION OF THE JUST AND THE RETURN OF OUR LORD:
The angels said, "This same Jesus shall so come in like manner"
(Acts 1:11). His coming is imminent. When He comes, "The dead in Christ
shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up
together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air" (I
Thessalonians 4:16-17). Following the tribulation He shall return to
earth as King of kings and Lord of lords together with His Saints who
shall be kings and priests. He shall then reign a thousand years
(Revelation 20:6).
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