Statement of Faith

This series involves a critical look at our statement of faith that was written many years ago. As we go through it, we challenge our former beliefs and wording of what is included in it. At the end of this series, it is our intention to draft a new statement of faith to be put on this website.

Statement of Faith (14) – The Lord’s Supper

We don’t believe that the Lord’s Supper is a ceremony that should be observed in this dispensation. (This is controversial amongst Mid-Acts dispensationalists.) There are several reasons we don’t observe the Lord’s Supper. The first is Colossians 2:9-17. The second has to do with whom the new testament was made with – it was not the body of Christ. The third reason…

Statement of Faith (13) – How God Communicates

Some of our beliefs are vastly different to the majority of Christian’s. We believe that signs and miracles passed away with the finishing of scripture. We also believe that there are no special gifts nor callings today, nor does God interact with us other than through His word. We further believe that all ordinances and special days or activities such as water…

Statement of Faith (12) – Intervention

June 23, 2024
Tracy Plessinger
Prayer

We believe that God does not intervene physically in the daily lives of believers. We believe the responsibility for the care of believers fall on the members of the body of Christ. We have been blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places, and God has fully equipped us to deal with the trials and calamities of life through His Word rightly…

Statement of Faith (12) – Destiny and Distinction

In this study we look at the eternal destiny of Israel and the eternal destiny of the body of Christ. These are within the one purpose of God, but two different destinations. We also look at the return of Christ, and how that offers blessings for the church and blessings for Israel: again with the same purpose but different places. Finally we…

Statement of Faith (10a) – Paul and James Do Not Disagree

Often when comparing Romans 4 with James 2, it is said that Paul and James disagreed. This is not true. The context of each passage must be looked at to understand what each is saying. Paul is explaining personal eternal salvation in the dispensation of grace. James is reproving the Jewish churches for respecting persons. The salvation and justification that James refers…

Statement of Faith (10) – Faith (plus works)

As we continue through our statement of faith, we uncover some errors that have to be addressed. First, what is stated about James is incorrect and that understanding is wrong. As one grows in the knowledge of God’s Word, old and erroneous thinking must be replaced and discarded. As our purpose is to have a statement that agrees with our current teaching,…

Statement of Faith (9) – Dispensational Distinctions / One Purpose in Christ

In this section of our statement, we find that there may be a better way of stating our beliefs. Again we have a few discussions on the accuracy and clarity that is contained in the old statement. The main focus is that God has one purpose – to gather all things in Christ, but has two places – heaven and earth. For…

Resurrection

We continue to go through our statement of faith with a critical eye. In this session we consider the death and resurrection of those did and didn’t believe God.

Salvation and Security

As we continue through our statement of faith, we consider our statements on salvation, what happens at salvation, and our security in Christ.

Statement of Faith (1) – God’s Revelation to Man

We teach that God reveals Himself to man through nature and His Word. We also teach that His revealed Word is contained exclusively in the 66 books of the scriptural canon. The words in these books were dictated to man by God. Additionally we teach those words are preserved and accurately translated in the King…