Statement of Faith
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testament, are the inspired
Word of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, divine
and final authority for all Christian faith and life.
The One True God
We believe there is one God, Creator of all things, who is infinitely
perfect and eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the
Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus, the Christ, is true God and true man. He was conceived of
the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life,
miracles and healings attest to His earthly ministry. He died on the
cross as the sacrifice for our sins. He arose bodily from the dead,
ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father as
our High Priest and Advocate.
The Fall of Man
We believe man was created in the image and likeness of God, but man
voluntarily sinned and thereby incurred both physical and spiritual
death, which is separation from God.
The Salvation of Man
We believe the only means of our reconciliation to God is through faith in
the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is
essential for personal salvation and eternal spiritual life. The
born-again believer is to separate from that which is evil and live a
life of holiness unto God.
The True Church
We believe the true church is composed of all those who are born again, as
taught in the Scriptures. Through this new birth, we are united together
in the Body of Christ. Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church.
Every local church has the right under Christ to decide and govern its
own affairs.
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
We believe the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus
Christ. During this age, He has been sent to indwell, guide, instruct
and empower the believer for Godly living and service. The Holy Spirit
bestows the Spiritual Gifts of: (1)Word of Wisdom, (2)Word of Knowledge,
(3)Faith, (4)Gifts of Healings, (5)Working of Miracles, (6)Prophecy,
(7)Discerning of Spirits, (8)Diverse Kinds of Tongues and
(9)Interpretation of Tongues in and among believers on the Earth since
the Day of Pentecost and continuing until our Lord’s return.
The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
We believe the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to all believers who ask
for this experience. We believe this experience is distinct from and
follows the new birth. Every believer can and should be filled with the
Holy Spirit and speak in tongues. We believe the Baptism of the Holy
Spirit is witnessed by the initial, physical sign of speaking with other
tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance.
The Ordinances of the Church
We believe water baptism by immersion, in obedience to God’s Word, is an
outward expression of the inward acceptance of the death, burial and
resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, however is not to be regarded as
means of salvation.
We believe the Communion of the Lord’s Supper is done in remembrance of
Him, His suffering and death, burial and resurrection. His present
priestly ministry and His coming again. We believe the elements, bread
and the fruit of the vine are symbols expressing our sharing in the
divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Mission of the Local Church
We believe the mission of the local church is to assemble together as a
corporate body where The Holy Spirit is to be in total control of every
meeting, and God will be given the opportunity to do many mighty
supernatural works among his people. A place where God can touch His
people and pour out His Spirit, a place where His people can experience
God’s touch and Gods power and be changed. A place in which men may
worship God in Spirit and in truth. To be an agency of God for
evangelizing the world, to be a store house wherein may be shared all
things pertaining to life and godliness, to equip the saints for the
work of the ministry, to edify the Body of Christ till we all come in
the unity of Faith.
The Ministry
We believe Christ has set in the church Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists,
Pastors and Teachers for the equipping of the saints for the work of the
Ministry, to edify the Body of Christ till we all come in the unity of
faith, wherein the mission of the local church may be accomplished.
Prosperity: Spirit, Soul and Body
We believe that without faith it is impossible to please God. The atonement
provides salvation for the believer, healing for the soul and healing
for the body. We are redeemed from the curse of the law, (Galatians
3:13). Our lives will be prosperous and healthy if
we will walk in the light of this redemption with faith in God’s Word.
We believe that God wants to enrich us in every way, so that we can be
generous. (2 Corinthians 9: 11)
The Rapture of the Church
We believe in the personal, pre-millennial, imminent coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in
Christ, and their translation together with those who are alive and
remain unto the coming of the Lord. We believe this happening referred
to as “ The Rapture”, will deliver us from the Tribulation. We will
be resurrected unto everlasting life and blessing in the presence of the
Lord.
The Millennial Reign of Christ
We believe in the Second Coming of Christ with His saints to rule on the
Earth for a thousand years.
The Lake of Fire
We believe the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and
anyone whose name was not found written in the Book of Life shall be
consigned to everlasting punishment in the Lake of Fire, which burns
with brimstone. This is the second death.
New Heaven and the New Earth
We believe Heaven and Earth shall pass away, and a new Heaven and a new
Earth shall be created wherein God Himself will make it His residence.
Believers shall be with Him eternally.
Photo: Yokohama Beach, Northern End of Waiane Coast, Leeward
Oahu Hawaii, about twenty-five miles up Oahu's Waianae Coast from Kapolei, Hawaii.