"But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through
his name."
(John 20:31)
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SALVATION
There are three steps to complete Christian
conversion as plainly described in Acts 2:38 - 1. Repentance --
confessing and forsaking sin and calling on the Lord Jesus for
salvation; 2. Water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission (cleansing) of sins. The word "baptism" means
complete immersion in water (Acts 8:38). 3. Receiving the Holy Ghost,
which is always verified by the supernatural sign of speaking in other
tongues.
DISCIPLESHIP
After conversion, a Christian should grow spiritually
through faithful attendance of church, supporting the work of God in
tithes and offerings, regular Bible study and developing a regular
prayer life. Spiritual growth includes holiness and separation from the
world. Holiness is outward as well as inward and includes modesty in
dress and abstaining from such things as harmful habits and
entertainment that is not conducive to Christian development.
GODHEAD
The Bible reveals there is one true God, who
manifested Himself in the flesh in the Man Christ Jesus and who also
manifests Himself in the church through the Holy Ghost. There are not
three separate persons in a triune Godhead as incorrectly taught by some
Trinitarian organizations. The Biblical titles Father, Son and Holy
Ghost refer to three manifestations or distinctly different ways in
which God expresses Himself. He is the Father in creation, the Son in
redemption and the Holy Ghost in emanation. Simply stated, the titles
Father, Son and Holy Ghost describe the one true God who created all
things, who also veiled Himself in flesh and came to earth to redeem
fallen man and who also lives in His people as the Holy Ghost.
HEALING
During His earthly ministry, Jesus Christ "went
about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the
devil." (Acts 10:38). The Lord Jesus is the same yesterday, today
and forever (Heb. 13:8). He still heals all who will call upon Him in
faith, humility and obedience. In the church age the prayer of faith
still saves (or heals) the sick (James 5:15).
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