JESUS Only is LORD Evangelical & Revival Ministry, Inc. embraces the following statements concerning the truth. The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice. This Statement of Fundamental Truths is intended simply as a basis of fellowship among us (i.e., that we all speak the same thing; I Corinthians 1:10; Acts 2:42). No claim is made that it contains all biblical truth, only that it covers our need as to these fundamental doctrines. We do not presume to say the phraseology employed in this Statement of Fundamental Truths is inspired or that it is the final work on Bible truth. However, we are persuaded it is proper and consistent with the Holy Scriptures to “set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1).
Assurance means that you, a believer in JESUS CHRIST, have confidence that you are in the family of GOD and therefore have eternal life. Assurance looks at our eternal salvation from man’s viewpoint. The central passage is 1 John 5:13. Each clear verse about eternal salvation, such as John 3:16, stresses the basis for assurance because God keeps His Word.
We believe the New Testament teaches at least three baptisms. First, there is the baptism whereby the repentant sinner, upon trusting JESUS CHRIST as his SAVIOR, is baptized by the HOLY SPIRIT into the Body of CHRIST (I Corinthians 12:13). Secondly, there is water baptism by immersion for believers only. This we believe to be an ordinance of the church, whereby the believer experiences the reality of co-crucifixion and co-resurrection with the LORD JESUS CHRIST (Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 6:3-6). Thirdly, there is the filling or baptism in the Holy Spirit by the LORD JESUS CHRIST, which may occur at or subsequent to conversion. We believe that speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is the normative evidence of this baptism. Further, we believe that by the believer’s continued submission to the HOLY SPIRIT, his very weakness is transformed into strength to witness for JESUS CHRIST in power, and to live according to the will of GOD (Acts 1:5-6; 10:46; 11:28; 19:6).
Baptism by immersion shall be observed as commanded in the Scriptures by all who have repented of their sins and have believed on the LORD JESUS CHRIST to the saving of their souls and who give clear evidence of their salvation (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-5; Colossians 2:12). Those who have become partakers of CHRIST by faith in His shed blood are commanded to be water baptized (by immersion) into CHRIST. In this act of faith we participate in CHRIST’S burial and resurrection and receive a circumcision of the heart (Genesis 17:1-4; John 3:1-6; Romans 2:28-29; I Peter 3:18-22; I John 5:8).
The baptism in the HOLY SPIRIT is a necessary and vital experience for every believer and is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. Those who seek the fullness of the Spirit shall receive prayer for the baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:15-17; 19:2-6).
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 the blessed hope of the church (I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; I Corinthians 15:51).
Carnality comes from the word for flesh, sarkikos, and by extension often refers to man living apart from GOD’s power and Word, whether a believer or unbeliever. When one lives by his own power, he is living by his human fallen nature, which works through the flesh or body. The believer who lives by his human nature instead of by the HOLY SPIRIT is said to be carnal. The central passage is 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 where believers are living like unbelievers and are called carnal. Galatians 5:16-21 states the conflict between the flesh and the HOLY SPIRIT, and gives some works of the flesh that are sins. Carnality is opposite to spirituality. Confession of sin to God restores the believer to walking in the light, to fellowship (1 John 1), and to walking by the HOLY SPIRIT (Galatians 5).
Christian service is serving GOD and believers through the power of the HOLY SPIRIT, mainly in the area of one’s spiritual gift, through godly love, when abiding in CHRIST, and to GOD’s glory. This is the application and expression of the Christian life (John 15:1-5; 1 Peter 4:10-11; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
Confirmation is administered by the laying on of hands of the presbytery to confirm the believer in the faith and service of CHRIST. This is done after the believer has been instructed and established in the doctrines of CHRIST – after foundational/Membership class (John 7:17; II John 9; Acts 8:17; 14:21-23; 15:32, 41; 19:6, Galatians 2:9, I Timothy 5:24).
The Scriptures speak often of the destructive power of alcohol. Noah’s drunkenness brought shame to his family (Gen. 9:20-27). Lot’s drunkenness resulted in an incestuous relationship with his two daughters (Gen. 19:30-38). An inebriated Xerxes sought to humiliate Queen Vashti publicly (Est. 1:9-22). The consumption of alcohol impairs judgment, inflames passions, and invites violence (Lev. 10:8-11; Prov. 20:1, 23:29-35, 31:4,5).
The Bible commands us not to allow our bodies to become "mastered" by anything. Smoking is undeniably strongly addictive. Scripture teaches us to care for our bodies, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from GOD? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor GOD with your body". Smoking is undoubtedly very bad for your health. Smoking has been proven to damage the lungs and the heart (1 Corinthians 6:12, 6:19-20).
GOD created the angels to be His servants and messengers (Nehemiah 9:6; Psalm 148:2; Hebrews 1:14). satan is a fallen angel who led a group of angels in rebellion against GOD (Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:12-15). He is the great enemy of GOD and man, and the demons are his servants in evil. He and his demons will be eternally punished in the lake of fire (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10).
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