THESE WE BELIEVE (a.k.a. Our Tenets of Faith) Our belief is based on core biblical truths we call the 22 tenets of faith , as drafted by Foursquare founder Aimee Semple McPherson. THE HOLY SCRIPTURES We believe the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy 3:16,17). THE ETERNAL GODHEAD We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14). THE FALL OF MAN We believe that man was created in the image of God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from perfection (Romans 5:12). THE PLAN OF SALVATION We believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on Him (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). SALVATION THROUGH GRACE We believe that we have no righteousness and must come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8). REPENTANCE AND ACCEPTANCE We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before G...
1. If your pastor can not lead(instruct) you 2. If your pastor's action doesn't encourage you 3. If he can't discipline you 4. If his words and character doesn't reflect in your daily action 5. If he can't interfere in your personal life 6. If you can still criticize him 7. If it keeps coming to your heart to leave the church 8. If you don't plan on how to fulfil ministry goals and vision 9. If all he does is wrong 10. If you are willing that his faults be exposed to all 11. If you are the one taking his weakness to his enemies 12. If you feel he is uneducated to pastor you 13. If you see him as your equal 14. If you want him to accept your faults and wrong doing 15. If you feel he is impartial as to how he treats you and others 16. If you are always questioning his set goals and action 17. When you fight the people he nominates for a specific assignment 18. When you feel you are the best person for every assignment 19. When you disregard his ...
OUR DAILY BREAD August 2, Monday THE BEAUTY OF ADOPTION Bible in a Year: Psalms 60–62 Romans 5 In Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. Galatians 3:26 Today's Scripture & Insight: Galatians 3:26–4:7 The 2009 film The Blind Side depicts the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless teenager. A family takes him in and helps him overcome learning difficulties and achieve excellence in American football. In one scene, the family talks with Michael about the possibility of adopting him after he’d been living with them for several months. In a sweet and tender reply, Michael exclaims that he thought he already was a part of the family! It’s a beautiful moment, just as adoption is a beautiful thing. Love is extended and full inclusion is offered as a family opens its arms to a new member. Adoption changes lives, just as it profoundly changed Michael’s life. In Jesus, believers are made “children of God” through faith in Him ( Galatians 3:26 ). ...
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