What we believe.

The Bible

As the Word of the living God, immutable, steadfast and unchangeable, as its Author, Jehovah God. That it was written by holy men of God as they were moved and inspired by the Holy Spirit.

2 Peter 1:19–21; John 5:39

The Godhead

There is one true living God, maker of the heavens and earth, but manifested in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, being co-equal in divine perfection, executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. It must be clear that the subject of the Trinity, or the Godhead, is a mystery to man.

Man, his Fall and Redemption

Man is a created being, created in the image and likeness of God, before whom he walked in holiness and purity. But by voluntary disobedience and transgression, he fell from the Eden of purity and innocence into the depths of depravity and iniquity. In consequence, mankind became sinners, sold to Satan's nature and positively inclined to evil, guilty and without excuse, deserving the condemnation of a just and holy God. Salvation therefore is the gift of God to man, separate from works and the law, and is made operative by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, producing works acceptable to God.

Genesis 1:26–27, 3:15; Romans 3:23, 5:8; Ephesians 2:8

Eternal Life and the New Birth

We believe that the change which takes place in the heart and life at conversion is a very real one; that the sinner is then born again in such a glorious and transforming manner that old things are passed away and all things become new, in so much that the things once most desired are now abhorred, while the things once abhorred are now held most dear. There are new desires, aspirations, interests and perspectives of life, time and eternity. This new birth, when experienced, produces eternal life.

John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17, 7:10; Ephesians 4:22–25; John 5:12

Entire Sanctification

We believe that without holiness, no man shall see the Lord; that the doctrine of sanctification is a definite, yet progressive, work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return.

Hebrews 12:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:12–14; 1 Corinthians 1:30

Water Baptism by Immersion

We believe in baptism in water by immersion as a direct commandment of our Lord, and that it is an outward manifestation of identification with Jesus and His death and resurrection.

Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:4; Colossians 2:12; Acts 8:36–39

Baptism in the Holy Ghost

We believe in baptism in the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of speaking in tongues, as an initiation into divine power. It is a gift and promise by Jesus to all believers.

Matthew 3:11; Luke 24:48–49; Acts 1:8, 2:1–4; John 14:16–17

Miracles, Signs and Wonders

We believe that the age of miracles has not passed; that God still intervenes in the affairs of men by supernatural manifestations that terminate the work or ministry of Satan in human lives.

Divine Healing and Health

That God desires us to live in sound health, and can heal us supernaturally when we are sick, through our faith in His Word, the laying on of hands or anointing with oil.

James 5:14–15; Mark 16:18; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:17; Isaiah 53:4–5

Moderation

We believe in moderation in all things: in Christian conduct, in dressing and in all our behavioural lifestyles, within and outside the church.

1 Timothy 4:12; Acts 11:26; Philippians 4:5

Marriage

We believe in the sacredness of marriage, and that the covenant of marriage is binding till death.

Matthew 19:1; 1 Corinthians 7:15

Tithing

We believe in tithing as a gateway to financial prosperity.

Malachi 3:10–12; Matthew 23:23; Luke 6:38

Civil Government

We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and order of human society.

The Second Coming of Christ

That the second coming of Christ is as literal and visible as His first ascension to Heaven.

Acts 1:9–11

Heaven

That Heaven is the indescribably glorious habitation of the living God and the final abode of the redeemed and resurrected saints.

Revelation 21:14, 7:15–17, 22:5

Hell

That Hell is a place of outer darkness, torture and deepest sorrow for the sinners, or the condemned.

Matthew 13:41–42; Revelation 20:10, 15, 14:10–11

Church Relationship

We believe that, having accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour and having been born into the family and invisible body, or Church, of Jesus Christ, the individual must identify himself with, and labour most earnestly for the upbuilding of God's Kingdom with, the visible Church of Christ on the earth.

Hebrews 10:24–25; Acts 2:47, 16:5