If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them (verses 1215; 17). Amen. While Jesus identified for His apostles what may follow in the lives of those who believe, the import of this text, when balanced against other salvation scriptures such as Romans 10:813, does not allow for these to occur (whether simultaneously or one by one) in every instance of salvation. Divorce and Remarriage And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God (1 Corinthians 6:11). Accordingly, the individual is said to be Born Again or born of God (1 John 5:1). Will you sincerely promise in the presence of God and these witnesses that you will accept this Bible as the Word of God, believe and practice its teachings rightly dividedthe New Testament as your rule of faith, practice, government, and discipline, and walk in the light to the best of your knowledge and ability? If divorce occurred because of spousal or child abuse, such as incestuous behavior that seriously endangers the life and health of the spouse or family and violates the sanctity of holy matrimony. The New Testament everywhere teaches that eternal life is promised to those who believe in Jesus: 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). We look for the Savior from heaven. Marriages that clearly violate biblical standards (such as incestuous marriages) may be appealed to the presbytery for specific consideration.
Mark 16:16 further reinforces the necessity of this step of obedience: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved but he that believeth not shall be damned. On the day of Pentecost, the apostle Peter told those under conviction what they should do: Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38).
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God (Romans 5:1, 2). We have a duty to continue to pray fervently for the sick, humbly leaving it in Gods hands to work His sovereign will. . And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God (Revelation 19:9). We affirm the present, active ministry of the Holy Spirit who guides the Church and by whose indwelling and empowerment we are able to live godly lives and render effective service to God and others. He is Teacher, Comforter, Helper, and Giver of spiritual gifts. WE BELIEVE in the Holy Trinityone God, eternally existing in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Church of God of Prophecy is firm in its commitment to orthodox Christian belief. The legal restrictions of the Mosaic Law concerning these were not extended into the Grace Dispensation: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy [Spirit] (Romans 14:17). As the Lords Supper represents our communion with Christ, Feet Washing represents our common unity (community) with each other as followers of Christ and partakers together with Him. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. The apostle Paul reiterated the Lords instructions to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 11:2325), adding some helpful details: For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lords death till he come. See also 1 Corinthians 8:8 and 1 Timothy 4:15. Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:1, 4, 5; John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9, Luke 1:74, 75; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; Hebrews 12:14, Galatians 5:22, 23; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:11, Mark 16:1720; Romans 15:18, 19; Hebrews 2:4, Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:810; John 3:22, 23; Acts 8:3638; 10:47, 48; 16:33; 19:35, Genesis 14:1820; 28:2022; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:69; Hebrews 7:121, Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 20:5, 6, Matthew 25:46; Luke 18:30; John 10:28; Romans 6:22; 1 John 5:1113, Proverbs 20:1; 23:2932; Isaiah 28:7; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:10; Galatians 5:21, Isaiah 55:2; 1 Corinthians 10:31, 32; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 5:38; James 1:21, Romans 14:2, 3, 17; 1 Corinthians 8:8; 1 Timothy 4:15, Matthew 5:34; John 18:20; 2 Corinthians 6:1417; James 5:12, Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:1825; Deuteronomy 6:7; Matthew 5:32; 14:3, 4; 19:312; Mark 10:12; Luke 16:18; Romans 7:2, 3; 1 Corinthians 5:15, 6:918; 7:2, 11; Colossians 3:1821, Biblical Principles, Beliefs And Practices. In such cases, delineated on the following page, marriage partners would not be classed as adulterers even though remarried: Under no circumstances should Christians or church members initiate or seek divorce without completely exhausting all biblical and counseling avenues to restore, rebuild, and sustain their marriages. Scriptural teaching is, And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). The Church further asserts that the home, including the extended family, is to be guided by love, discipline, and other nurturing aspects as taught in Gods Word. And each day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved (Acts 2:46, 47 NLT). Repentance results in Justification, Regeneration, or what is called the Born Again experience as explained below. The result of repentance is salvation, a work that is both instantaneous (new birthJohn 3:38) and life-inclusive, beginning with the giving of new life by the Holy Spirit to the believer and climaxing with a glorified body (Hebrews 9:28; Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19). for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you (John 14:17). Acts 9:1719) when he says, I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all (1 Corinthians 14:18). Christians are required to keep every day holy rather than just one particular day. All things were made through Him and for Him. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy [Spirit] which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death (Revelation 21:8). Other New Testament writers reference Gods provisions that they who preach the gospel should live (be supported) of the gospel hearers (1 Corinthians 9:614; Luke 10:7). Marriage was originally instituted by God as a properly recognized covenant relationship between one man and one woman for life. (See also 1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:10; 10:31; Galatians 5:21). Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God (2 Corinthians 7:1). The use of tobacco in any form is forbidden as well as the habitual use of narcotics or other habit-forming drugs. We believe that healing of mind, body, soul, and spirit is available to the believer through the blood of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing should be sought as a first priority in order to preserve marriages and prevent divorce. For, he that is dead is freed from sin (Romans 6:6, 7). . Sanctification, like salvation, ultimately spans the entire life of the believer. To apply the prudent principles of Scripture (both for those who wear and those who do not), an overriding principle is found in Romans 14:13: Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brothers [sisters] way..
Philippians 2:2527) is definitely confirmed in Scripture. Baptism, then, is outward evidence of our submission to Christ in salvation and our public declaration that we are His followers. The New Testament makes no rigid rule concerning what foods a Christian shall eat or drink with the exception of strong drink and addictive and enslaving substances. The Lords Supper consists of the fruit of the vine (unfermented grape juice, as is our practice), representing the blood of Christ, and unleavened bread, representing His broken body on the cross. Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible is opposed to the people of God being unequally yoked together with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:1418); it is opposed to deeds done in secret, and it demands the complete and undivided loyalty of Gods children: Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing (John 18:20; see also Luke 16:13). The gifts of tongues and interpretation of tongues for public use in the assembled congregation are, of course, to be distinguished from the baptism with the Spirit as applied in the individuals experience. . We believe that the Bibleboth Old and New Testamentsis the inspired Word of God. Feet Washing was instituted by Jesus on the night of the Last Supper and is considered by the Church a New Testament ordinance that we are enjoined to observe. Sanctification is both a definite work of grace and a lifelong process of change in the believer brought by the blood of Jesus, the Word of God, and the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. The believers sins are forgiven by the shedding of His blood. He is true God and true man. We believe in the spiritual and ultimate visible unity of the church. Justification is both a state and an act: On the part of the repentant one, it is the state of being without offense toward God. The Bible is Gods revelation of Himself and His will to humankind, sufficient for instruction in salvation and daily Christian living. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God (2 Corinthians 7:1). But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. Acts 19:6 also shows the same result (speaking in tongues and prophesying) when the apostle Paul laid hands on twelve believers in the city of Ephesus for them to receive the Holy Spirit. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father. Giving of offerings differs from tithing and is done in addition to tithing. they which do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God (v. 21). Paul says, Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself (v. 21). . The healing of persons in response to faith and prayer (Acts 3:1116) and by Gods special mercy (to spare certain of His servants more sorrow, cf. The Jewish Sabbath was also a type of Jesus Christ who is presented in Scripture as our rest (Hebrews 4:111). . We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who eternally proceeds from the Father.
Many secret societies/organizations require the taking of an oath of secrecy and oath-taking is expressly forbidden (see the following paragraph)as we shall see shortly (Ephesians 5:12, 13). Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy [Spirit]. We are committed to the sanctity of the marriage bond and the importance of strong, loving Christian families. However, the resurrection of the wicked dead and their time of judgment will not occur until after the thousand- year reign of Christ on earth with His saints (Revelation 20:46). Amen. There is then in sanctification, a responsibility on the part of the believer to put off some habits and practices, and to put on others, which means there must be intentionality to holiness (Ephesians 4:2232). And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
We believe the sinner is brought to an awareness of the need for salvation through the convicting work of the Holy Spirit. Paul expressed the Christians hope in the resurrection this way: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead (Philippians 3:10). We believe in the deity of Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, the physical miracles He performed, His atoning death upon the Cross, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory at His second coming. The Church of God of Prophecy affirms the biblical teaching that marriage is sacred and should not be entered into lightly without proper preparation. As such, it is important for believers to seek both the baptism (Acts 2:38, 39) and His fullness (Ephesians 5:18) in order that they may become familiar with His leadership and guidance and cooperatively participate in His work, both for personal Christian maturity and for service in Christs mission to the world.
The Book of Genesis tells us that on the seventh day God ended His work and blessed that day and sanctified it (Genesis 2:2, 3). Regeneration describes the work of God in providing new spiritual life in the believer. Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise (Proverbs 20:1). Mark 16:1720 records, And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. We believe in one God, the Father, creator of heaven and earth, of all things seen and unseen. In the Early Church, they referred to Sunday as the first day of the week and later as the Lords Day or Resurrection Day. Therefore, worship on Sunday is also very appropriate.
There is no other way to enter the kingdom. We believe that salvation is by grace through faith in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the cross and that He died in our place. Through Him the saving and sanctifying works of Jesus Christ are applied to the life of believers. Because of spiritual gifts and the sovereign work of the Holy Spirit, miraculous signs and wonders may accompany the works and ministries of true believers. This indwelling is a definite, instantaneous experience described in the Scriptures by the word baptism and is accompanied by the evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
See also Hebrews 7:410, which gives tithing a certain generational transcendence. If a divorce occurred because of a spouses habitual adulterous behavior and efforts to bring reconciliation are no longer possible. The baptism is also the Holy Spirits enduement of the believer for service in the kingdom, as the Church was empowered at Pentecost to go forth with the message of the gospel: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy [Spirit] is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth (Acts 1:8). . Speaking in (with) other tongueslanguages (magnifying God through uttering His wonderful works in languages normally unknown to the speakerActs 2:48; 11; 10:4446) is common in the Book of Acts to describe the coming of the Holy Spirit upon believers as clearly stated in the foregoing scriptural texts.
The Bible is the Christians rule of faith and practice. For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. The Lords Supper is a sacred ordinance that our Lord Himself instituted on the night He was betrayed as He ate the Passover with His disciples (Luke 22:1422). In the tradition of Jesus and His apostles as recorded in the Gospels and Acts (Mark 3:15; 912; 14, 15; Matthew 10:8; Acts 5:12), the Church believes that divine healing is accomplished by the power of God without the aid of medicine or surgical skills (Matthew 8:1417). Sanctification empowers us against sins control; the believer responds with a renewed mind to be transformed into the image of Christ (Romans 12:1, 2) and to be holy in life and conduct (2 Corinthians 7:1). No one should approach the Lords Table with unforgiven sin in ones heart, and all should consecrate themselves in prayer before and upon every occasion of this observance. Paul makes this clear by referring to his own experience (cf. Holiness is a command of our Lord: Be ye holy; for I am holy (1 Peter 1:1416), the state of being free from sin (sins dominance) made possible by Gods sanctifying and cleansing work (Romans 6:1114; 1 Corinthians 6:11), and further sustained by active, whole-hearted pursuit of a life of Christ-likeness on the part of the maturing believer. Thus we have no right to judge what our brother or sister eats or drinks.
The Spirits work is crucial to the life of the believer and to the church. Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days; Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ (Colossians 2:16, 17). Human beings without Christ are dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1) and must be made alive or regenerated through the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5). In short, repentance means not only being sorry for sin, but a turning from and forsaking the old life (sin habits) for a new walk by faith in God through the Holy Spirit and in company with the people of God (Acts 2:42). We believe that the grace of God brings forgiveness and reconciliation to those who repent, as well as transformation in holiness, enabling them to live a Christ-like life. The Father has sent His Son to baptize with the Holy Spirit. We believe in one holy, universal church, composed of all true believers in Jesus Christ, offering fellowship and calling for service to men and women of all peoples, nations, cultures, and languages. As part of the assurance of this judgment, God raised Jesus from the dead and appointed Him judge (Acts 24:15; Daniel 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Acts 17:30, 31). . In regulating the order and use of spiritual gifts to the Corinthian saints (1 Corinthians 1214), Paul also allows for the private use of tongues in prayer to God and indicates that this edifies the individual believer s spirit (14:24). As the church is restored to New Testament power, the gifts of the Spirit are expected to serve to edify the body of Christ in these last days just as those same gifts did in earlier times. Those who die in the Lord and those who are serving Him when He returns will receive the reward of eternal life: But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. Then they that gladly received His word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls (2:41; see also 10:47, 48 and 16:3033). He suffered, died, was buried, and on the third day He rose from the dead. Obviously, the apostles literally followed the Lords instructions, and we can do no less. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases (Psalm 103:2, 3).
The Church encourages that Feet Washing be observed in the same service as the Lords Supper whenever possible and in a decent and orderly manner. To him be glory both now and for ever. The Church of God of Prophecy has based its beliefs on the whole Bible rightly divided. We accept the Bible as Gods Holy Word, inspired, inerrant, and infallible. Where it is impossible to make contact with the person or institution involved, the believer should still exhibit a desire to return what was taken, to restore a relationship, or to seek forgiveness. Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God and toward men (Acts 24:16). How we live our lives in this present world determines our destiny in the next, our eternal reward (Daniel 12:2; Romans 2:49). Addictions and enslavements to drugs or other substances are incompatible with the surrender of our bodies to the Lord as holy vessels of honor for His use (Romans 12:1, 2; 1 Thessalonians 4:4). When necessary, those who make restitution should bear patiently any consequences that may result such as legal sanctions, financial costs, or even rejection by the persons approached. Tithing means to bring one-tenth of our increase into the treasury of the Church (Proverbs 3:9, 10). Second, Jesus will return with the saints to reign on earth for a thousand years: . . . Know ye what I have done to you? . And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Therefore, we look forward to new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. The Holy Spirit is come [has been sent by ChristActs 2:33] to reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment, to serve as the churchs guide and director, and to reveal the things of Christ (John 16:715). The Church encourages the Lords Supper to be observed at least once a quarter, but to do so more often is certainly compatible with scriptural teaching: They worshipped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lords Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosityall the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. Because the Church is committed to the sanctity of marriage and human life, we diligently stand against abortion, incest, abuse, euthanasia, adultery, divorce, homosexuality, and lesbianism, which we believe are contrary to Gods original design as expressed in His Word. 
Water baptism is the act of being immersed in water according to the commandment and instructions of Christ (Matthew 28:19). To be born again, then, is to become a new creation in Christ, a child of God, justified and regenerated as a result of true repentance and faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ. It is also important to remember that adornment includes more than jewelry alone. This giving of new spiritual life through Jesus Christ enables right relationships with God, the ability to worship Him in spirit and in truth (John 4:24), and is simultaneous with Justification (previous page). The baptism with the Holy Spirit as it occurred at Pentecost and in subsequent places in the Book of Acts (8:1417; 10:4446; 19:27) is a definite experience that is subsequent to the salvation and sanctification experiences or may accompany them in a somewhat simultaneous way. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth) (Ephesians 5:8, 9). Scripture neither prohibits (absolutely) nor necessitates the use of ornamental adornment. For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7). Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:1825; Deuteronomy 6:7; Matthew 5:32; 14:3, 4; 19:312; Mark 10:12; Luke 16:18; Romans 7:2, 3; 1 Corinthians 5:15; 6:918; 7:2, 11; Colossians 3:1821. We believe in one baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. This ordinance has no power to wash away sins, but is the answer of a good conscience toward God (1 Peter 3:21) and represents for the believer an identity with the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord (Romans 6:35). His kingdom will have no end. A spirit of generosity has always permeated the Church from very early times (Acts 4:3235), and the apostle Paul quoted our Lord to the Ephesian elders in his farewell address advising them . The Church also recognizes that despite biblical teaching and honest human effort, divorces do occur sometimes against the will of one or the other party. Once received into the Churchs treasury, tithes and offerings are regulated through appropriate Church decisions and are administered by authorized Church policies and personnel. Scripture does not prohibit the use of a cultural wedding symbol due to marital, social, and cultural conditions; nor does it establish its necessity.
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