Church Doctrine

The Apostolic Church Doctrine – Belief

The following is expected of the member of the Church :

1. A personal testimony of your salvation in Christ (Acts 4:12; Rom. 1:9)
2. Your acknowledgment of, and obedience to the Order and Officers of the Church, Apostles, Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses (Heb. 13:17; Eph. 4:11; 1 Cor. 12:28)
3. Your presence in the meetings of the church and abidance in full communion, that is, not to absent yourself more than three times from communion without sufficient reason given for your absence (Heb. 10:25)
4. Your conformity with the fundamental doctrines of the church, as well as with the two ordinances, namely, Batism by immersion, and the Lord’s supper. (11 John 1:9; Rom. 6:17;6:4; Luke 22:19; 1 Cor. 1 1:24)
5. That you contribute towards the support of the cause, as taught unto us in the word of God. (Gen. 14:20; 28:22; Lev. 27:30; 1 Chron. 29:14; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; Matt. 23; Heb. 7:8-17)
6. That you keep the counsel of the Church within the Church (Matt. 7:6)
7. That you pray for and help every member, remembering that we are joint members in the Body of Christ. (Heb. 10:24; 1 Cor. 12:25-26; 1 Tim. 2:1; Gal. 6:2)
8. “Endeavouring to keep the Unity of the spirit in the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:3)

The Apostolic Church Doctrine – Conduct

1. Never come to the House of God without praying before coming. (Matt. 6:6; Eph. 6:18)
2. Be in your seat at the commencement of the service. You will thus be a good example to those who are late and neglectful. (Gen. 22:3; Psalm 108:2; Prov. 8:17; Song of Solomon 7:12-13)
3. Bring your children with you to the House of God. Relatives and servants also have souls. It is your duty and privilege to take care of them. (Matt. 19:14; Exd. 20:10; Act. 10:24; John 1:41-45; Gen. 18:19)
4. Make the Pastor your personal friend. His sympathy, support and counsel are needed by you. Constantly pray for him. (1 Thes. 2:7; Joel 2:17; Mal. 2:7; Rom. 15:30; 11 Cor. 1:11; Ep. 6:19; Heb. 13:17)
5. Make the Church your spiritual home (Acts 2:46-47)
6. When conversing at home, never speak disrespectfully or criticisingly of God’s servants, or their ministrations, in the presence of your children. If you sow the wind, you may expect to reap the whirlwind. (Gal. 6:7; Prov. 22:8; Hos. 8:7)
7. Take your Bible with you to the House of God. (Ps. 1:2; 119:16, 72; Rom. 15:4; 11 Tim. 3:16-17)
8. Enter reverently, pray fervently, listen attentively, give praise from a grateful heart and worship God in the beauty of holiness. (Ps. 1 18:27-29; Eccl. 5:1; Rom. 12:11; Jmaes 1:19)
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise, be thankful unto him and bless His name” (Ps. 100:4)

The Apostolic Church Doctrine – Tenet

The following are the fundamental doctrinal beliefs of the Church, based on the Holy Scriptures and stated in summarized form. Such doctrinal beliefs as accepted and confessed, and the personal experience and practices resulting there from, shall be essential basis of the fellowship and union of the members thereof.

  1. The Unity of the Godhead and the Trinity of the Persons therein.
  2. The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and regeneration, and the eternal doom of the finally impenitent.
  3. The Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Atoning Death, Triumphant Resurrection, Ascension and abiding Intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ: His Second Coming and Millennial Reign upon earth.
  4. Justification and Sanctification of the Believer through the finished work of Christ.
  5. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost for believers with signs following.
  6. The Nine Gifts of the Holy Ghost for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of the Church, which is the Body of Christ.
  7. The Sacraments of Baptism by Immersion, and of the Lord’s Supper.
  8. The Divine Inspiration and Authority of the Holy Scriptures.
  9. Church Government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons/Deaconesses.
  10. The possibility of falling from Grace.
  11. The obligatory nature of Tithes and Offerings.