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 | If you are wondering about our beliefs, several of them are listed below. Founded upon the Holy Scriptures, we stand and hold these ideals in our minds and hearts. -First Church Staff |
Apostles' Doctrine We stand for the faith that was founded and built upon the precepts, practices and doctrines that are infallible. We believe that First Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ is a direct descendent of the original Orthodox Church of the Orthodox persuasion. Our doctrine, which is that of the Apostles, reflects this experience. "And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles' Doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayer" (Acts 2:42). God's Standard of Salvation We earnestly contend for God's Standard of Salvation. In the Word of God, we can find nothing short of a Holy Spirit filled life: St. Mark 16:15-17; Acts 1:18; 9:17-18; 10:44-48; 19:1-6. Also read: Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:14; St. Matthew 5:48; I Peter 1:15-16. The Godhead We firmly hold that Jesus Christ is God Almighty and apart from Him there is no God: Isaiah 7:14; St. Matthew 1:23; Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:14-17; Isaiah 45: 15-21; Titus 1:13; Deuteronomy 32:4; I Corinthians 10:4; Colossians 2:9; I John 5:20; Revelations 1:8. The Lord's Supper Melchizedek, the Priest of the Most High God, gave the first communion to our father, Abraham, consisting of bread and wine (Genesis 14:18). Christ being a High Priest after the order of Melchizedek, eventually administered the same. Water and grape juice are modern substitutes that have been invented by the formal and carnal Churches of today (St. Matthew 26:26-29; I Corinthians 11:23-32).
The Lord's Supper is to be celebrated by the use of the elements of bread (which represents the broken body of our Saviour) and wine (which represents the blood that was shed for the remission of sin). The wine shall be adminsistered by the use of one cup for all (I Corinthians 11:25; Mark 14:23). Feet Washing We hold that Feet Washing is an example given by the Lord Jesus to the Church and it should be observed as often as communion is served (St. John 13:5-14). The Second Coming of Jesus Christ The pre-millennium coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in person, is a doctrine clearly set forth by the Apostles in the New Testament. Jesus taught it. The Apostles believed it, the Saints expect it. Read: St. Matthew-Chapter 24; Acts 1:11; 3:19-21; I Corinthians 1:7-8; 11:26; Phillipians 3:20-21; I Thessalonians 4:14-17; Titus 1:13-14. Offerings
We
believe in the Apostles' principle
and custom of financing the Church
by means of Tithes and Offerings.
A tithe is one-tenth of one's earnings
and an offering is what is given of
free will in honor and sacrifice to
God above one's tithes. Offerings
may be received by the Minister and
workers in the field, wherever and
whenever given without begging (Malachi
3:8-10; St. Matthew 23:23; Hebrews
7:5-10).
We firmly hold that socials, concerts,
and shows, are not God's plan for
carrying on His work. Programs with
choirs and quartettes; charging entrance
fees at the door of the Church, is
of the devil himself and is the tradition
of men and not of God.[MORE>>]
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