GREAT COMMISSION CHURCH OF CHRIST

 

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

 

ARTICLE I                                     

THE WORD

 

We believe that the Old and New testaments combined form the Bible; which is the

unadulterated Word of God. We believe that the bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is

fully inspired and was unquestionably written under the power and inspiration of  the

Holy Spirit. We believe that the entire Bible was designed for man’s practical instruction. (Mark 12:26,36; Luke 24:27,44; 2nd Timothy 3:16,17;  2nd Peter 1:21).

 

ARTICLE II                                 

 THE TRINITY

 

We firmly believe that there is only one true and living God, perpetually existing in three

persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. We believe that the three are equal in

every divine perfection, and that they execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work

of  creation, providence, and redemption. (Matthew 28:18-19; Mark 12:29; Acts 5:3-4;

Hebrews. 1:1-3).

 

ARTICLE III                                 

GOD THE FATHER

 

We believe in God, The Father, and that He is an infinite personal Spirit, perfect in

holiness, wisdom, power, judgment, and love. (Genesis 1:1; John 3:16-17; 17:17)

 

ARTICLE IV                                   

JESUS CHRIST

 

We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God; existing eternally with the

Father before His virgin birth. We believe in His substitutionary  atoning death, bodily

 resurrection, ascension into Heaven, perpetual intercession for his people, and personal

visible return to earth. (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 24; Colossians 1:15; Philippians 2:5-8;

1st Corinthians 15:51-57.)

                                                         

ARTICLE  V                                   

THE HOLY SPIRIT

 

 We believe in the personality of the Holy Spirit who is the third Person of the Godhead; and came forth from God and Jesus Christ to convict the world of sin, to regenerate, sanctify, and empower all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe the every born-again believer has the Holy Spirit abiding with him and is their helper, caretaker and guide. We further believe that every believer should seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit for life and service; and that this should be synonymous with the Apostles of the early church who were filled with the Holy spirit and their evidence was speaking in tongues. (Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 10:44-47; John 14:16; 15:26; 16:7).

 

 

ARTICLE VI                                  

THE REGENERATION

 

We believe that all men are born with the Adamic nature and, consequently, all men are sinners by nature, by choice, and are therefore under condemnation. We believe that those who repent of their sins, and accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior, will enter into eternal rest. (John 3:36; 5:24b; Romans 1:16; 1st Corinthians 1:21; 2nd Timothy 1:12; 1st John 3:23.)

 

ARTICLE VII

THE  CHURCH

 

We believe that the Church is an elect company of born-again believers; the espoused bride of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and that each member is baptized by the Holy Spirit into one body. We believe that God has laid upon the members of the local church the primary task of proclaiming the Gospel to the lost world.

 

We believe that each believer will be rewarded according to their faithfulness in the Master’s service and that these rewards will be bestowed at the judgment seat of Christ, subsequent to His return in the air to receive His own unto himself. (Acts 2:41; 15:13-17; Ephesians 1:36; 1st Corinthians 12:12-13; Ephesians 1;22-23; 1st Corinthians 3:9-15; 9:18-27; 2nd Corinthians 5:10.)15:51-57