What Do We Believe?
We are Apostolic in doctrine and Pentecostal in experience.
Apostolic:
Refers to the belief that the church should be based on the teachings and practices of the original apostles of Jesus.
Derives from the biblical event of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the early Christians evidenced by speaking in tongues, signifying the birth of the church.
Oneness Pentecostalism:
Another term for Apostolic Pentecostalism, emphasizing the belief in the oneness of God.
In Only One God
Deut. 6:4; Rev. 1:8-11-18; I Tim. 3:16
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The Plan of Salvation
Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (born of water and Spirit)
John 3:5; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:15-17, Acts 9:1-6; Acts 22:16
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Baptism of the Holy Spirit
with the evidence of speaking in other tongues
Acts 2:4; Acts 10:46; Acts 19:6; Isa. 28:11
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The Gifts of the Spirit and the gift of the Holy Ghost
Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 12:1-12
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In Divine Healing
Isa. 53:5; Mat. 8; Jam. 5:13-15; 1 Pet. 2:24
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Live a Holy Life
Heb. 12:14; Lev. 20:26; Jam. 4:4
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The Rapture of the Church
Mat. 24:30-31; 1 Thes. 4: 13-18; 1 Cor. 15:51-52
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Praising God with Joy, Psalms, Dancing, and Rejoicing
Psa. 98:4-9; Psa. 100; Psa. 149; Psa. 150, Luke 19:38-40
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And many things the Bible teaches in the Apostolic Doctrine, and the Christian life.
Acts. 2:42-47; Eph. 2:20-21; 1 Cor. 3:11
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