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Faith Fellowship Statement of Fundamental Truths

Amongst Christians there are various doctrines and belief systems. The Bible is very clear on fundamental doctrines. The first nine of the following doctrines are among those which are considered by fundamental doctrines of the church and are held to be true by most Protestant Denominations. Believing these doctrines are fundamental to being a Christian, followers of Jesus cannot depart from these. These doctrine are non-negotiable for Faith Fellowship staff,  leaders and members.

1. The Scriptures Inspired

The Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21).

2. The One True God

The one true God has revealed himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22).

3. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare:

a. His virgin birth (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31,35).

b. His sinless life (Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22).

c. His miracles (Acts 2:22; 10:38).

d. His substitutionary work on the cross (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21).

e. His bodily resurrection from the dead (Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:4).

f. His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 1:9,11; 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:3).

4. The Fall of Man

Man was created good and upright; for God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our

likeness.” However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God (Genesis 1:26,27; 2:17; 3:6; Romans 5:12-19).

5. The Salvation of Man

Man’s only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

(a) Conditions to Salvation

Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life (Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7).

(b) The Evidences of Salvation

The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness (Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:12).

6.  The Final Judgment

There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-

48; Revelation 19:20; 20:11-15; 21:8).

7. Marriage

Genesis 2:24 makes it clear God intended marriage to be between one man and one woman. Any other form of marriage is contrary to God’s design and offensive to him. (Matthew 19:1-6, Mark 10: 6-9 Hebrews 13:4)

8) Sexual immorality

God created and intended sexual activity experienced within the boundaries of marriage which can only be in God’s eyes between one man and one woman. Any other form of sexual activity, heterosexual or homosexual is forbidden by God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Colossians 3:1-8, Romans 1:24-32, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5)

 

Faith Fellowship Doctrinal Distinctives

These doctrines are distinctive to classical Pentecostal doctrine. Other fundamental Christian denominations and fellowships may vary in their interpretation of some of these doctrines. While it is not necessary to agree in every point of the doctrine, to be a member of Faith Fellowship, members must hold these distinctives as true. All members of Faith Fellowship are expected to respect the doctrine of the house at all times.

 The Baptism in the Holy Spirit

All believers are entitled to and should earnestly seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Spirit and fire, according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian church. With it comes the enduement of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4,8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31). This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth at which time the believer is filled with the Holy Spirit.  (Acts 8:12-17; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9).

 The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives them utterance (Acts 2:4). The speaking in tongues in this instance is the same in essence as the gift of tongues (1 Corinthians 12:4-10,28), but different in purpose and use.

 The Gifts of the Spirit

The Holy Spirit gives certain gifting to operate within and without of the church to edify the saints and serve as a witness to the unbeliever. Prophecy, tongues, interpretation, word of wisdom, word of knowledge, discernment, faith, miracles and healing are the nine gifts of the Spirit. The Spirit determines to whom He will give them, and dictates how they are to be operation. (1 Corinthians 12)

 Divine Healing

Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the Atonement, and is the privilege of all believers (Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14-16).

 Sanctification

Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God (Romans 12:1,2; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12). Sanctification is  happens in the life of the believer as they learn to die to self and live unto God, , and by offering themselves to the control of the Holy Spirit (Romans 6:1-11,13; 8:1,2,13; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:12,13; 1 Peter 1:5).

 

 The Church and Its Mission

The Church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, divinely called to fulfill the Great Commission. Each believer is an integral part of the church. The focus of  Faith Fellowship is to:

Preach the Gospel to the world

Make disciples of all men

To find a place of purpose for every believer

Worship the Lord in a unified body

Demonstrate the Lord’s love and compassion for the lost

 

 The Blessed Hope (Rapture)

The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church. We believe this event to be just prior to the Great Tribulation. (1 Thessalonians 4:16,17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51,52).

 

 The Millennial Reign of Christ

The last coming of Christ will be the time appointed for Christ to set up his kingdom in the earth and will rule in the earth. Christ along with His saints will  reign on the earth for one thousand years (Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27,30; Revelation 1:7; 19:11-14; 20:1-6). This millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel (Ezekiel 37:21,22; Zephaniah 3:19,20; Romans

11:26,27) and the establishment of universal peace (Isaiah 11:6-9; Psalm 72:3-8; Micah 4:3,4). At the end of that time Satan will be loosed for a season before ultimately being cast into the bottomless pit.

 The New Heavens and the New Earth

“We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness” (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21,22).