The Inspired Word
The verbal inspiration of the Bible — the whole of Scripture, equally and completely inspired by God.
We believe the whole Bible to be the inspired Word of God and the final authority for faith and life. The statements below express the doctrine we hold in common with churches in the Church of God tradition.
The verbal inspiration of the Bible — the whole of Scripture, equally and completely inspired by God.
In one God eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary; crucified, buried, and raised from the dead; ascended to heaven and today at the right hand of the Father as our Intercessor.
That all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and that repentance is commanded of God and necessary for the forgiveness of sins.
That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are brought about by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ, through the Word, and by the Holy Spirit.
Holiness to be God's standard of living for His people — a life set apart and devoted to Him.
In the baptism with the Holy Spirit subsequent to a clean heart, empowering believers for service and witness.
In the gifts of the Spirit given to the church for ministry, edification, and the work of the gospel.
In water baptism by immersion, and in the Lord's Supper — observed in obedience to Christ.
That divine healing is provided for all in the atonement, and that we may pray in faith for the sick.
In the premillennial second coming of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked.
This summary reflects the broader Church of God Declaration of Faith. For any questions, please contact us.
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching."— Paul's Letter to Timothy