WE BELIEVE
GOD
Trinity
We believe the Lord (YHWH) our God, the Lord is One, the Creator of heaven and earth. Who exists eternally in three persons[1]: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit[2].
[1] Greek: sg. "Hypostasis", pl. "Hypostases"
[2] Deuteronomy 6:4, Exodus 3:6, Genesis 1:1-3, Exodus 20:11, Malachi 3:6, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14
[1] Greek: sg. "Hypostasis", pl. "Hypostases"
[2] Deuteronomy 6:4, Exodus 3:6, Genesis 1:1-3, Exodus 20:11, Malachi 3:6, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14
The Father
We believe in God the Father, the Creator of heaven and earth, of all things seen and unseen[1], Who dwells in the highest heaven[2], and Whom no man can see directly[3], but Whom all can see and know through His Son, being understood by His Creation[4].
[1] Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:15-16 [2] John 3:13; 1 Timothy 6:15-16
[3] Exodus 33:20; John 1:18; 14:7-11 [4] Exodus 33:20; John 1:18; 14:7-11; Romans 1:20
[1] Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:15-16 [2] John 3:13; 1 Timothy 6:15-16
[3] Exodus 33:20; John 1:18; 14:7-11 [4] Exodus 33:20; John 1:18; 14:7-11; Romans 1:20
The Son
We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ (Messiah Yeshua), Who is the Eternal Word of the Lord, the unique and only begotten Son of God through Whom all things were made[1]. Who became incarnate being conceived by the Holy Spirit, born in the flesh through the virgin Mary, in order that He may destroy the works of the Devil[2].
We believe the Lord Jesus Christ willingly offered up His own life as a ransom for our sins through the shedding of His blood on the Cross, though He knew no sin, thereby, conquering sin and death[3].
We believe He died in the flesh, was buried, and rose on the third day according to the Scriptures. Thereby putting an end to death and giving us the promise of eternal life[4].
We believe He ascended into heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Father[5] and that He will return again to judge the living and the dead.[6] Those who have done good unto the resurrection of life and those who have done evil unto the resurrection of condemnation.[7]
[1] Matthew 1:1; John 1:1-2, 1:18, 3:16; Colossians 1:15-17; John 8:12; Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 1:15; John 17:1-5; Proverbs 30:4; Psalm 2:12
[2] Luke 1:26-35; Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:14; 1 John 3:5, 8; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 2:14 [3] Matthew 20:28, 26:28; John 1:29; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 3:21-25; 1 John 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3-5, 19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 2:1 [4] Acts 2:24, 32; 1 Peter 1:3-5, 19; Amos 9:11 [5] Luke 24:50-51; Romans 8:34; John 16:28, 20:17; Acts 1:9-11, 2:32-33; 1 Timothy 3:16 [6] 2 Timothy 4:1, 8; Acts 10:42, 17:31; John 5:22-28 [7] John 5:29; Daniel 12:2; Matthew 25:46
We believe the Lord Jesus Christ willingly offered up His own life as a ransom for our sins through the shedding of His blood on the Cross, though He knew no sin, thereby, conquering sin and death[3].
We believe He died in the flesh, was buried, and rose on the third day according to the Scriptures. Thereby putting an end to death and giving us the promise of eternal life[4].
We believe He ascended into heaven and now sits at the right hand of the Father[5] and that He will return again to judge the living and the dead.[6] Those who have done good unto the resurrection of life and those who have done evil unto the resurrection of condemnation.[7]
[1] Matthew 1:1; John 1:1-2, 1:18, 3:16; Colossians 1:15-17; John 8:12; Hebrews 1:3; Colossians 1:15; John 17:1-5; Proverbs 30:4; Psalm 2:12
[2] Luke 1:26-35; Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:14; 1 John 3:5, 8; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 2:14 [3] Matthew 20:28, 26:28; John 1:29; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 3:21-25; 1 John 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3-5, 19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3-6; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 2:1 [4] Acts 2:24, 32; 1 Peter 1:3-5, 19; Amos 9:11 [5] Luke 24:50-51; Romans 8:34; John 16:28, 20:17; Acts 1:9-11, 2:32-33; 1 Timothy 3:16 [6] 2 Timothy 4:1, 8; Acts 10:42, 17:31; John 5:22-28 [7] John 5:29; Daniel 12:2; Matthew 25:46
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit[1], the Lord[2], the Giver of life[3], Who proceeds from the Father through the Son[4], Who has spoken through the prophets[5]. Who fills and lives in every believer[6], convicting[7], sending[8], leading and teaching[9], speaking through[10], giving spiritual gifts to[11], interceding for[12], sanctifying[13], empowering[14], and circumcising the heart of every true follower of Christ[15]. And that, through Him, we are adopted as children of God[16].
[1] John 14:26 [2] Acts 5:3-4 [3] Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4, 34:14-15 [4] John 15:26, John 16:15, Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:9, Philippians 1:19, John 20:22, John 16:7, Revelation 22:1, John 14:26 [5] 1 Samuel 19:20; Ezekiel 11:5, 13; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 [6] Acts 5:32, 13:52 [7] John 16:7-11 [8] Mark 1:12; Acts 13:4 [9] John 16:13; Romans 8:5-14 [10] Acts 1:16; Ezekiel 2:2 [11] 1 Corinthians 12:8-9, 28 [12] Romans 8:26-27 [13] Romans 15:16; 1 Corinthians 6:11 [14] 2 Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 3:16 [15] Romans 2:29; Ezekiel 36:25-27 [16] Romans 8:12-17; Galatians 4:6
[1] John 14:26 [2] Acts 5:3-4 [3] Genesis 1:2; Job 33:4, 34:14-15 [4] John 15:26, John 16:15, Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:9, Philippians 1:19, John 20:22, John 16:7, Revelation 22:1, John 14:26 [5] 1 Samuel 19:20; Ezekiel 11:5, 13; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 [6] Acts 5:32, 13:52 [7] John 16:7-11 [8] Mark 1:12; Acts 13:4 [9] John 16:13; Romans 8:5-14 [10] Acts 1:16; Ezekiel 2:2 [11] 1 Corinthians 12:8-9, 28 [12] Romans 8:26-27 [13] Romans 15:16; 1 Corinthians 6:11 [14] 2 Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 3:16 [15] Romans 2:29; Ezekiel 36:25-27 [16] Romans 8:12-17; Galatians 4:6
SALVATION
The State of Man
We believe humanity was created in the image and likeness of God[1], but that our forefather Adam brought death into this world by sinning and we have all followed in his path[2]. Since then, we are all born with a sinful nature[3], we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God[4]. However, God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life[5]; the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in our Lord Jesus the Messiah[6]. We can only be saved from this punishment by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ[7].
[1] Genesis 1:27, 9:6 [2] Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; 1 Kings 8:46 [3] Psalm 51:7; Job 14:4; Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; Romans 3:23; 1 John 3:4; 1 Kings 8:46 [4] Romans 3:22-25 [5] John 3:16 [6] Romans 6:23
[7] Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 15:20–23
[1] Genesis 1:27, 9:6 [2] Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; 1 Kings 8:46 [3] Psalm 51:7; Job 14:4; Romans 5:12; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; Romans 3:23; 1 John 3:4; 1 Kings 8:46 [4] Romans 3:22-25 [5] John 3:16 [6] Romans 6:23
[7] Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 15:20–23
Justification
We believe salvation is through Jesus alone, that we are saved by grace[1] through faith, and not by works[2], thereby reconciling us to God and saving us from wrath[3].
We believe in order to become saved, we must confess that Jesus is Lord (YHVH) and believe in our hearts that the Father raised Him from the dead[4].
We believe that through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Yeshua), and by the sealing of the Holy Spirit, we are grafted into the Cultivated Olive Tree[5], thereby becoming citizens of the spiritual Commonwealth of Israel, being partakers of the covenants of promise[6].
[1] aka unmerited favor [2] Exodus 15:2, Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 49:6, John 3:16-17, John 14:6, Acts 4:10-12, Acts 16:31, Romans 1:16, Romans 5:8-11, Romans 10:9-13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Timothy 2:10, Titus 2:10-14, Titus 3:4-7, Hebrews 9:28 [3] Romans 5:1, 9 [4] Romans 10:9-10, 13; Joel 2:32 [5] Israel, the Church, the Elect; Jeremiah 31:31, Hebrews 8:8, Ephesians 2:11-19, Romans 11:17-24 [6] Ephesians 2:11-19
We believe in order to become saved, we must confess that Jesus is Lord (YHVH) and believe in our hearts that the Father raised Him from the dead[4].
We believe that through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Yeshua), and by the sealing of the Holy Spirit, we are grafted into the Cultivated Olive Tree[5], thereby becoming citizens of the spiritual Commonwealth of Israel, being partakers of the covenants of promise[6].
[1] aka unmerited favor [2] Exodus 15:2, Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 49:6, John 3:16-17, John 14:6, Acts 4:10-12, Acts 16:31, Romans 1:16, Romans 5:8-11, Romans 10:9-13, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Timothy 2:10, Titus 2:10-14, Titus 3:4-7, Hebrews 9:28 [3] Romans 5:1, 9 [4] Romans 10:9-10, 13; Joel 2:32 [5] Israel, the Church, the Elect; Jeremiah 31:31, Hebrews 8:8, Ephesians 2:11-19, Romans 11:17-24 [6] Ephesians 2:11-19
Sanctification
We believe after we have accepted Jesus Christ (Yeshua) into our hearts, we enter a lifelong process of conforming to His image[1] through humbly obeying His Word through the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in every believer[2].
We believe the first obedient act that we are called to do in our sanctification is baptism, and through baptism, we are buried with Him, in which we were also raised with Him through faith. [3]
We believe the Law is still valid and applicable for Christians under the New Covenant[4]. The Law is holy, just, and good[5] and is not burdensome[6]. The Lord Jesus (Yeshua) makes it clear that the Law is eternal, as He has said in the following, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the Law till all is fulfilled.”[7]
[1] Romans 8:28-30 [2] John 14:15; Psalm 119:88; 2 Timothy 2:19; Deuteronomy 6:20-24 [3] Romans 6:1-14; Colossians 2:11-15; Matthew 28:19 [4] This includes the Festivals and Food laws [5] Deuteronomy 30:11-20; Romans 7:12; John 14:21; Psalm 19:7-11, 119:44-45; James 1:25, 2:12 [6] Deuteronomy 30:11-14; 1 John 5:3 [7] Psalm 111:7-8; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:17-20, 24:35; Luke 16:17, 21:33
We believe the first obedient act that we are called to do in our sanctification is baptism, and through baptism, we are buried with Him, in which we were also raised with Him through faith. [3]
We believe the Law is still valid and applicable for Christians under the New Covenant[4]. The Law is holy, just, and good[5] and is not burdensome[6]. The Lord Jesus (Yeshua) makes it clear that the Law is eternal, as He has said in the following, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the Law till all is fulfilled.”[7]
[1] Romans 8:28-30 [2] John 14:15; Psalm 119:88; 2 Timothy 2:19; Deuteronomy 6:20-24 [3] Romans 6:1-14; Colossians 2:11-15; Matthew 28:19 [4] This includes the Festivals and Food laws [5] Deuteronomy 30:11-20; Romans 7:12; John 14:21; Psalm 19:7-11, 119:44-45; James 1:25, 2:12 [6] Deuteronomy 30:11-14; 1 John 5:3 [7] Psalm 111:7-8; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:17-20, 24:35; Luke 16:17, 21:33
Glorification
We believe if we endure until the end, we will be saved[1]. The dead in Christ will sleep in the grave until the return of our Lord[2]. At His return, we will be resurrected unto eternal life, our mortality will put on immortality[3], and we will live with God forever and ever[4].
[1] Matthew 10:22, 24:12-13; Mark 13:13; Luke 21:19 [2] 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; John 11:11-15; 1 Corinthians 15:17-23, 51-58 [3] 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 [4] Daniel 12:2-3; John 5:24-29; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 1 Corinthians 15:23-26; Revelation 20:4-6, 11-15; Isaiah 65:17-19; Revelation 21:1-4, 7, 22-27; Revelation 22:1-5, 14
[1] Matthew 10:22, 24:12-13; Mark 13:13; Luke 21:19 [2] 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; John 11:11-15; 1 Corinthians 15:17-23, 51-58 [3] 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 [4] Daniel 12:2-3; John 5:24-29; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; 1 Corinthians 15:23-26; Revelation 20:4-6, 11-15; Isaiah 65:17-19; Revelation 21:1-4, 7, 22-27; Revelation 22:1-5, 14
SCRIPTURE
The Canon of Scripture
We believe the Bible, the 66-book canon[1], is the infallible Word of God, it is inspired by the Holy Spirit, it is our highest rule for our faith, and it is profitable for teaching, conviction, restoration[2], and training in righteousness[3].
We believe it is every believer’s responsibility to read and study the Bible for themselves; to hear His voice, to learn His Word, to do His will, and to walk in covenant relationship with Him[4].
[1] the word canon, this comes from the Greek word κανών (pronunciation: kah-NOHN) which refers to “a measuring rod”; These 66 books are the Canon of Holy Scripture: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude, Revelation. [2] Psalm 19:7
[3] Deuteronomy 11:1, Psalm 119:160, Matthew 5:17-19; 2 Peter 1:20–21; 2 Timothy 3:15–16 [4] Deuteronomy 31:12, Acts 17:11, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:15
We believe it is every believer’s responsibility to read and study the Bible for themselves; to hear His voice, to learn His Word, to do His will, and to walk in covenant relationship with Him[4].
[1] the word canon, this comes from the Greek word κανών (pronunciation: kah-NOHN) which refers to “a measuring rod”; These 66 books are the Canon of Holy Scripture: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude, Revelation. [2] Psalm 19:7
[3] Deuteronomy 11:1, Psalm 119:160, Matthew 5:17-19; 2 Peter 1:20–21; 2 Timothy 3:15–16 [4] Deuteronomy 31:12, Acts 17:11, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:15
Non-Canonical Writings
More to be added.