Tenets of Faith
Manifest Church Tenants of Faith
Manifest Church Tenants of Faith
THE BIBLE
THE BIBLE
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Bible. We believe that the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)
We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Bible. We believe that the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)
ONE TRUE GOD
ONE TRUE GOD
We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim maker of the whole Universe; indefinable, but revealed as triune God-Father, Son and Holy Spirit- One is nature, essence, and attributes; Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent. (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 3: 16-17; 28: 19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim maker of the whole Universe; indefinable, but revealed as triune God-Father, Son and Holy Spirit- One is nature, essence, and attributes; Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnipresent. (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 3: 16-17; 28: 19; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
MAN’S DEPRAVED NATURE
MAN’S DEPRAVED NATURE
We believe that “all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God” and are subject to eternal punishment and need repentance and regeneration. (Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6)
We believe that “all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God” and are subject to eternal punishment and need repentance and regeneration. (Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6)
THE SAVIOR
THE SAVIOR
We believe that man needs a savior. This need has been met in the person of Jesus Christ for the following reasons: his deity, the virgin birth, his sinless life, his atoning death, his resurrection and ascension. Also, his abiding intercession and second coming to judge the living and the dead. (Matthew 1: 21; John 4:42; Ephesians 5:23; Philippians 2: 6-11)
We believe that man needs a savior. This need has been met in the person of Jesus Christ for the following reasons: his deity, the virgin birth, his sinless life, his atoning death, his resurrection and ascension. Also, his abiding intercession and second coming to judge the living and the dead. (Matthew 1: 21; John 4:42; Ephesians 5:23; Philippians 2: 6-11)
REPENTANCE, REGENERATION, JUSTIFICATION, & SANTIFICATION
REPENTANCE, REGENERATION, JUSTIFICATION, & SANTIFICATION
We believe all men have to repent, confess their sins before God and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit and in God’s gift of eternal life to the believer. (Luke 15: 7; Acts 2:38; Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3)
We believe all men have to repent, confess their sins before God and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit and in God’s gift of eternal life to the believer. (Luke 15: 7; Acts 2:38; Romans 4:25; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3)
THE ORDINACES (SACRAMENTS) OF THE CHURCH
THE ORDINACES (SACRAMENTS) OF THE CHURCH
We believe in the following two ordinances for the church: baptism by immersion and Holy Communion. These are commanded by Jesus Christ for his church. (Matthew 28: 19-20; Mark 16:16; Luke 22: 19-20).
We believe in the following two ordinances for the church: baptism by immersion and Holy Communion. These are commanded by Jesus Christ for his church. (Matthew 28: 19-20; Mark 16:16; Luke 22: 19-20).
BAPTISIM, GIFTS, AND FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
BAPTISIM, GIFTS, AND FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe that baptism in the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues as initial evidence is for believers. Likewise, we believe in the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and bearing of fruits in lives of believers. (Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:8-11; Galatians 5:22-23)
We believe that baptism in the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues as initial evidence is for believers. Likewise, we believe in the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and bearing of fruits in lives of believers. (Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:8-11; Galatians 5:22-23)
DIVINE HEALING
DIVINE HEALING
We believe that God’s will to heal is revealed in scriptures. However, we do not oppose the application of medicine or medical technology by qualified medical practitioners for healing purposes. (2 Kings 20:7; Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34; Colossians 4:14)
We believe that God’s will to heal is revealed in scriptures. However, we do not oppose the application of medicine or medical technology by qualified medical practitioners for healing purposes. (2 Kings 20:7; Matthew 9:12; Luke 10:34; Colossians 4:14)
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
We believe in tithing and in giving of freewill offerings towards the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver. (Genesis 14:18-28; Malachi 3: 6-10; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20-35; 1 Corinthians 16: 1-3; 2 Corinthians 9: 1-9)
We believe in tithing and in giving of freewill offerings towards the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver. (Genesis 14:18-28; Malachi 3: 6-10; Matthew 23:23; Acts 20-35; 1 Corinthians 16: 1-3; 2 Corinthians 9: 1-9)
THE SECOND COMING AND THE NEXT LIFE
THE SECOND COMING AND THE NEXT LIFE
We believe in the Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead both saved and unsaved. They that are saved will receive the resurrection of life, and they that are unsaved will be revived in the resurrection of eternal damnation. (Mark 13: 26; Daniel 12: 2; John 5:28-29; Acts 1: 11; Romans 2: 7-11, 6:23).
We believe in the Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection of the dead both saved and unsaved. They that are saved will receive the resurrection of life, and they that are unsaved will be revived in the resurrection of eternal damnation. (Mark 13: 26; Daniel 12: 2; John 5:28-29; Acts 1: 11; Romans 2: 7-11, 6:23).