Statement of Faith

We believe:

1. The Scriptures Inspired :- The Scriptures (Old Testament and New Testament ) are the inspired word of God to man, infallible and authoritative rule of faith and conduct. 2 Tim 3: 15-17

2. The One True God :- In the unity of the one true and living God revealed in three persons, the Father, the son and the Holy Spirit.

3. The Diety of the Lord Jesus Christ :- His virgin Birth (Mt 1 : 23 ) His sinless life (1 Pet 2: 22: Heb 7: 26) His miracles (Acts 2 : 22 ) His substitutionary work on the cross 2 Cor 5 : 21 His resurrection from the dead 1 Cor 15 : 4, Mk 16 : 6 His Exaltation to the right hand of God Heb 1 : 3,Phil 2 : 9-11

4. The Fall of Man :- Man created in the image of God, voluntarily sinned and fell. (Gen 1 : 26; 2 :17; 3: 6; Rom 5 : 12- 19)

5. The Salvation of Man :-Salvation is received through repentance. (Jn 3:3, Rom 10; 13; Eph 2 : 8, Titus 3 : 5-7)

6. Sanctification :- Separation from all evil (Rom 1,2 : 12; 1 Thes 5 : 23,1 Pet 1: 15, 16: Heb 12 : 14)

The Church Ordinances

a)Baptism in water : - Baptism of individuals by immersion in water. Those who have repented and believe Christ as Saviour and Lord are to be baptised in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Mt 28 : 19; Rom 6 : 3,4)

b) Eucharist :- 2000 2001 The Eucharist consists of the elements, bread and fruit of wine. A symbol in remembrance of his suffering and death. Cor 11:26

7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit with initial physical evidence of speaking in tongues :The believers have the rightful claim and are expected eagerly to seek the promise of the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ and is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the spirit gives utterances (Lk 24 : 49: Acts 1:4,8:2:4)The confirment of the Spiritual gifts and their work in the ministry (1 Cor 12 : 1 - 31)

8. Holiness :- An act of consecration, to set a part. holy, and of dedication to God (1 Cor 6 : 11, Rom 12 : 1,2; Heb 13: 12; 1 Pet 1: 15, 16)

9. The Church and its mission :- The Church is the body of Christ, the dwelling place of God through the Holy Spirit. He is the head of the Church (Eph 22, 23; Rom 12:5; Col 1:18)

The Church to be an agent for evangelizing the world (Mt 28:19, 20; Acts 1 :8),The corporate body of Christ where man worship God.The Church a channel to build and edify the body of Christ. (1 Cor 12 : 28)

10. The Divine Healing:- The divine healing is the right of every believer and integral part of the gospel.(James 5 : 14-16; Is 53:4.5)

11. The hope of believers:- The resurrection of those who have slept in Christ and translation of those who are living son of those who are living at the second coming of Christ (1. Thes 4 : 16, 17)

12. The Millenium Reign:- The visible return of Christ with the saints to reign on earth for thousand years.

13. The Final Judgement:- Those who are dead in sin, whose names are not found in the book of life will be raised and Judged according to their works. They will be consigned to fire and brimstone, the second death (Rev 20 : 11-15)

14.The new Heavens and the New Earth:-The believers look forward for the promise of New heaven and new earth(Rev 21 : 14,2 Pet 3 : 2)