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DOCTRINES & PRACTICES
  1. WE BELIEVE that the Bible in its original text is the divinely inspired Word of God. It is inerrant, infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and doctrine.
  2. WE BELIEVE in one God, co-existing eternally in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
  3. WE BELIEVE in the eternal deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, born of the virgin Mary, became man without ceasing to be God and lived a perfect and sinless life on earth, healing the sick and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. He was crucified, buried and on the third day rose again, in order to reveal God and redeem sinful man.
  4. WE BELIEVE that the Lord Jesus Christ after resurrection appeared physically before many witnesses and after 40 days ascended to heaven. He is now seated at the right hand of the Father interceding for the saints.
  5. WE BELIEVE in the personal, visible, and imminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ, and that His return is central to God's plan for mankind.
  6. WE BELIEVE in the Holy Spirit. He brings conviction of sin, repentance and faith in Christ and He sanctifies, comforts and seals our relationship as God’s children.
  7. WE BELIEVE that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live Christ-like lives and endows us with all necessary spiritual gifts to minister and build up the Church. Without the filling of the Holy Spirit, it is not possible to live a godly life and to minister effectively.
  8. WE BELIEVE that the Church is the Body of Christ and consists of men and women who have been baptized into the Body. They are to use their God given spiritual gifts to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission.
  9. WE BELIEVE that man is sinful by nature and choice and is totally unable to remedy his own lost condition.
  10. WE BELIEVE that man's salvation is the effect of regeneration by the Holy Spirit. It is a gift given by the grace of God through repentance towards God and personal faith in Jesus Christ, whose atoning blood was shed once and for all for the forgiveness of sins.
  11. WE BELIEVE in water baptism of believers, which symbolizes the believer’s union with Jesus Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.
  12. WE BELIEVE in the observance of the Lord’s Supper commemorating and proclaiming the sacrifice of our Savior till His return.
  13. WE BELIEVE that the believer should practice consistent Christian living and conduct before God and man and to be a witness for the Lord Jesus Christ.
PRACTICES
  1. BAPTISM:
    The observance of the Baptism of believers is normally by immersion on personal confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
    (Matt 28:19-20; Acts 2:41; 8:35-38; 10:44-48)
  2. THE LORD'S SUPPER:
    The remembrance of the Lord's death through the Lord’s Supper shall be observed regularly. Normally all believers shall be received at the Lord's table.
    (Lk 22:14-29; Acts 2:42, 46, 20:7; 1 Cor 11:23-26)
  3. FELLOWSHIP AND DISCIPLESHIP: Every member shall participate in worship, fellowship, prayer and instruction of believers and the exercise of spiritual gifts for the edification of the Church.
    (Rom 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 12; Eph 4:1-16; Heb 10:23-25; 1 Pet 4:7-11)
  4. EVANGELISM & MISSION:
    The local Church in obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ, both as individuals and a collective witness, shall proclaim the gospel to their families, immediate neighbor, nation, as well as to regions beyond.
    (Matt 28:18-20; Mk 16:15; Lk 24:44-48; Acts 1:8; 1 Pet 2:9, 3:15)
  5. WORSHIP:
    All members shall meet regularly for the public worship of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and shall maintain family and personal devotions.
    (Ps 27:4; Heb. 10:24-25;)
  6. STEWARDSHIP:
    Every member has the responsibility and privilege to contribute his spiritual gifts, time and resources to the extension of God’s Kingdom. Every member shall tithe regularly and generously as God enables.
    (Rom 12:1-13; 1 Cor 16:1-2; 1 Cor 9, 2 Cor 8: 1-15)
  7. LEADERSHIP:
    The Church leaders, namely the Elders and Pastors, are God's appointed overseers of the Church. They are to serve with propriety, honor and faithfulness in shepherding and leading the Church. The qualifications of Elders and Pastors are found in 1 Tim. 3:1-7 and their duties are outlined in 1 Peter 5:1-3. They shall receive due respect and recognition by all Church members.
    (1 Tim 5:17-19, Heb 13:17).
  8. FAMILY:
    Every family shall endeavor to bring up their children in the fear of the Lord by regular instruction and application of the Word of God
    (Prov 22:6, Deut:64-9, Eph 6:4)
  9. SOCIAL CONCERN:
    God calls us to be a people of justice and mercy, meeting human suffering with compassion just as Jesus did (Matt 9:36, Matt 15:32). Every member shall engage in acts of mercy and kindness towards the poor and needy.
    (Matt 22:39, James 2:14-16, Prov 22:22-23. Psalm 82:3-4. Matt 25:31-46. Luke 10:27-37, James 1:27, Isaiah 58:10-11).
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