Trinitarian – Evangelical – Classical Pentecostal – Dispensational – Protestant Faith – Apostolic – Conservative Theology – Arminian – Fundamentalist – Creationist – Sound Doctrine – New Testament

Bible

The Christian Bible is God’s holy word. It was written by holy apostles and prophets and inspired by God. It is His word to humankind and in particular His church. Among the English versions we prefer and recommend the King James Version.

Creator

The one true God is the Creator of the universe. He created all things that we see in six days, and according to the Scriptures creation is about six thousand years old. We see the evidence all around us every day for an almighty, intelligent, eternal, benevolent Creator.

The Trinity

God is a divine eternal self-existent being who created all things. He is referred to by male pronouns and consists of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is a triune being consisting of three persons. Each person is distinct, yet God is one God and there is total unity/oneness within the Godhead. We are strongly trinitarian.

God the Son

Jesus Christ was in the beginning as the Word, who is also the second person in the Trinity.

He is no less divine than the Father. He was born into this world and was manifested in the flesh. The Son of God became a man and was manifested among us.

Jesus’ Birth, Life & Ministry

Jesus was born of a virgin, brought up under Jewish parents and taught the Jewish religion and way of life. He was sinlessly perfect all His days. He began His ministry at thirty years old, and with the help of a team of disciples ministered throughout Israel for the next three and a half years until the time of His crucifixion. He taught, prophesied, healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead and performed many miracles.

Jesus’ Death

Jesus died on the cross for the sins of all humanity. His sacrifice on the cross was an atonement for men’s souls, as well as their minds and bodies etc.

Salvation is only obtained through faith in His cross and precious blood, and forgiveness of sins in his name. He is the Saviour of the world and the Jewish messiah.

Born Again

Men are called to be born again to enter heaven. We are saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8), the Bible says, and “the just shall live by faith” (Galatians 3:11 KJV). Mankind must repent of his sin to be saved.

Water Baptism

Water baptism is by full immersion (not infant baptism) and is a command in Scripture. It is to be obeyed and taken seriously. However, we don’t believe in baptismal regeneration. Regarding the formula we believe you could say “in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit”, or “in the name of Jesus Christ”, or “in the name of the Lord”. Any of the above formulas are valid provided one does not believe in Oneness Pentecostal theology which we believe to be a great error.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Gifts of the Spirit

We believe that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is for today. It is separate and subsequent to salvation (but can coincide with salvation), and is accompanied by speaking in tongues and possibly other gifts. The gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12) are also for today and should be exercised in our churches. Apostles and prophets also exist today. We are not in the least bit ashamed of these doctrines (Pentecostal distinctives) as they are given by Christ and the Holy Spirit, and fully established in the Scriptures.

Communion

Communion is an ordinance given by the Lord to remember His death frequently. It is strictly for believers, and must be taken with the utmost seriousness by believers.

Once Saved Always Saved?

We don’t believe in the “once saved always saved” or eternal security doctrine, but one must continue in the faith and live right to be saved (not salvation by works). We see dozens of scriptures that contradict the eternal security doctrine. It is a misapplication of grace.

Calvinism

We do not accept Reformed theology as biblical truth, as each one of the five points can easily be refuted from Scripture. However, we acknowledge that many Calvinists are brethren, and that there has been many notable preachers and theologians from the Reformed tradition.

Heaven and Hell

Heaven and hell are both literal places, and all humanity will end up in one place or the other.

Pre-Tribulation Rapture

We believe in the rapture of the church which precedes the seven-year period, known as Daniel’s seventieth week, and referred to by Bible prophecy students as the seven-year tribulation period. We are dispensational.

Christ’s Coming

Christ will return after the great tribulation (three-and-a-half-year period) spoken of by Jesus. It will be a literal and physical appearance in which every eye shall see Him. He will set up His millennial kingdom reign on earth.

Resurrection

There will be a resurrection of both the just and unjust. The first resurrection will occur at the time of the rapture while the second death will occur at the end of the millennial reign of Christ. At this time there will be the great white throne judgment where the wicked will be cast into the lake of fire. Then God will set up the new heavens and earth with the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven.

Women in Ministry

We believe that God can use women to a certain extent, but there are limits imposed upon them by the Scriptures. The church is to be overseen by men.

Abortion/Homosexuality

Abortion is murder and homosexuality an abomination according to the Scriptures.

False Churches

We avoid mainline dead denominations, Oneness Pentecostalism, groups that teach Old Testament law such as Seventh Day Adventists, and all cults and false religions. We do not subscribe to modern, Laodicean, compromised, worldly churches that water down the word to suit themselves. The church is to stay orthodox and not compromise the hard-hitting truths of the Bible. It is to stay pure and not corrupt itself with charlatan preachers or a seeker-friendly Gospel.

The Nation of Israel

We as the church should respect the fact that Jewish people are still God’s chosen people according to the flesh. We do not accept Replacement theology nor British Israelism. The church is NOT Israel.

The Protestant Faith

We are of the Protestant faith (established in the Reformation period), however, we try to steer away from NI orange/green sectarianism, and seek to reach our Roman Catholic neighbour with the Gospel. We believe the Roman Catholic Church as well as many Protestant churches to be apostate.

Orthodoxy

We fully align ourselves with all the orthodox teachings of the New Testament church being faithful to all of the Bible’s fundamental doctrines, and all the main tenets of the Christian faith.