Doctrinal Statement
SCRIPTURE
We believe in the inerrancy and infallibility of Scripture. All scripture is God breathed and 2 Tim 3:16 is our boarding call. We believe God’s word in its entirety originated from Him and used men to write the sixty-six books of the Old Testament and New Testament.
GOD
We believe that there is only one true God, eternally existing in three persons—The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All the three possess equal attributes of Deity and personality.
SALVATION
We believe that humankind is totally depraved and alienated from fellowship with God and could no longer please Him. This fellowship was restored through a kaphar (atonement) that was freely given for the forgiveness of sin. The forgiveness is not as a result of good works but comes only by faith.
JESUS CHRIST
We believe that Jesus Christ is the second in the Godhead. He is one hundred percent God and one hundred percent man. Jesus was born of the virgin Mary, died on the cross, rose from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and is seated in the right hand of God and that he is coming again to take the believers to heaven and judge the unrighteous in the lake of fire. Whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16). His blood became kaphar, propitiation for our sins. He is the Mediator between God and man.
HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person in the Godhead. He is our helper and Comforter. He also convicts us of sin and reminds us of the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross and the need to repent. He permanently indwells a believer upon receiving salvation and guides the believer through the heavenward journey. He gives gifts to believers in the churches for the edification of the Body of Christ.
THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
We believe, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the believer enjoys fellowship with God when he/she accepts Jesus Christ as the savior and Lord of his/her life. The pilgrimage to heaven is necessitated by obedience to God through his word and holy living and not by good works alone. We believe we have been called to live and love one another and assist those who do not have especially those of the household of God.
HUMAN DESTINY
We believe in the consummation of all things. Eternity culminates into heaven for those who accepted Jesus Christ as saviour and lived righteous lives and hell for those who refused to accept him and his saving grace. The judgement of God is just and perfect.
THE CHURCH
We believe in ecclesia- the universality of believers. The church of Christ is composed of all the living and the dead in Christ. The churches exist to glorify Him. Therefore, we are called to work together and encourage each other because this world is not our home. We do this through church fellowships and other related organizational meetings. We are looking forward to Jesus’ parousia to take home.
HEADSHIP
We believe Jesus Christ is the Head of the church. He oversees all the activities of the churches through the Holy Spirit (Col. 1:18). All the churches are pegged on Him.
UNITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES
We believe in the unity in diversity of all Christians. The Bible teaches us to maintain the unity of the body of Christ (Eph. 4:3). We also believe in the unity of any organizational structure for purposes of administration. Voting should not create a rift in our change of leadership neither should any doctrinal disputes. Christology should be our unifying factor. – Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim. 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9.
CHURCH LEADERS
We recognize that God has called and gifted bishops, pastors, and elders in historic succession to equip all the people of God for their ministry in the world. The order of authority should be upheld at all times so that we give way to mentorship and edify the body of Christ.
THE GREAT COMMISION
We gladly accept the Great Commission of the risen Lord to make disciples of all nations, to seek those who do not know Christ and to baptize, teach, and bring new believers to maturity.
CHURCH ORDINANCE
We believe that Jesus Christ taught the church to observe the following ordinances to remind the church of the fellowship with him until he comes; The Lord’s supper, Baptism by immersion, holy matrimony-marriage of man and woman. These are the efficacious signs of God’s grace and obedience for those who love him.
ENVIRONMENTAL CARE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
We are mindful of our responsibility to be good stewards of God’s creation, to uphold and advocate justice in society, and to seek relief and empowerment of the poor and needy.
CHRISTIAN CHARITY
We believe that helping each other is biblical. We strive to make the Society, other Faith-Based Organizations and the Body of Christ understand that unity in diversity is the strength against evil and therefore the need to practice Acts 2:42-47.