I.  THE TENETS STATEMENT

 The following are the fundamental doctrinal beliefs of the Church, based on the Holy Scriptures and stated in summarized form.  Such doctrinal beliefs as accepted and confessed, and the personal experience and practices resulting there from, shall be essential basis of the fellowship and union of the members thereof.

1. The Unity of the Godhead and the Trinity of the Persons therein.

2. The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and regeneration, and the eternal doom of the finally impenitent.

3. The Virgin Birth, Sinless Life, Atoning Death, Triumphant Resurrection, Ascension and abiding Intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ: His Second Coming and Millennial Reign upon earth.

4. Justification and Sanctification of the Believer through the finished work of Christ.

5. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost for believers with signs following.

6.  *The Nine Gifts of the Holy Ghost for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of the Church, which is the Body of Christ.

7. The Sacraments of Baptism by Immersion, and of the Lord’s Supper.

8. The Divine Inspiration and Authority of the Holy Scriptures.

9. Church Government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons/Deaconesses.

10. The possibility of falling from Grace.

11. The obligatory nature of Tithes and Offerings.

NOTE:  *The Gifts of Healing included in Tenet #6 above establishes our belief in Doctrine of Divine Healing.

 

 

II.  RULES OF BELIEF

 

The following is expected of the member of the Church:

1. A personal testimony of your salvation in Christ (Acts 4.12; Rom 10.9)

2. Your acknowledgement of, and obedience to, the Order and Offices of the Church:  Apostles, Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses. (Heb 13.17; Eph 4.11; I Cor 12.23).

3. Your presence in the meetings of the Church and abidance in full communion; that is, not to absent yourself more than three times from Communion without sufficient reason given for your absence. (Heb 10.25).

4. Your conformity with the Fundamental Doctrine of the Church as well as with the two ordinances, namely: Baptism by Immersion and the Lord’s Supper. (II John 1.9; Rom 6.17; Rom 6.4; Luke 22.19; I Cor 11.24).

5. That you contribute towards the support of the Cause, as taught unto us in the word of God. (Gen 14.20;  Gen 28.22; Lev 27.30; I Chron 29.14; I Cor 16.1-2; Matt 23.23; Heb 7.8-17).

6. That you keep the counsel of the Church within the Church (Matt 7.6)

7. That you pray for and help every member, remembering that we are joint members in the Body of Christ. (Heb 10.24; I Cor 12.25-26; I Tim 2.1; Gal 6.2).

8. Endeavoring to keep the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Eph 4.3).

 

 

III.  RULES OF CONDUCT

1. Never come to the House of God without praying before coming. (Matt. 6.6; Eph 6.18).

2. Be in your seat at the commencement of the service.  You will thus be a good example to those who are late and neglectful. (Gen 22.3; Psalm 108.2; Prov 8.17; Song of Solomon 7.12).

3. Bring your children with you to the House of God.  Relatives and servants also have souls.  It is your duty and privilege to take care of them. (Matt 19.14; Ex 20.10; Acts 10.24; John 1.41-45; Gen 18.19).

4. Make the Pastor your personal friend. His sympathy, support and counsel are needed by you.  Constantly pray for him.  (I Thess 2:7; Joel 2.17; Mat 2.7; Rom 15.30; II Cor 1.11; Eph 6.19; Heb 13.17).

5. Make the Church your spiritual home. (Acts 2.46-47).

6. When conversing on the hearths, never speak disrespectfully or criticizingly of God’s servants, or their ministrations in the presence of your children.  If you sow the wind, you may expect to reap the whirlwind. (Gal 6.7; Prov 22.8; Hos 8.7).

7. Take your Bible with you to the House of God.  (Psalm 1.2; Psalm 119.16, 71; Rom 15.4; II Tim 3.16-17).

8. Enter reverently; pray fervently, listen attentively; give praise from a grateful heart and worship God in the beauty of holiness. (Psalm 118.27-29; Eccl 5.1; Rom12.11; James 1.19).  “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise, be thankful unto him and bless His Name”. Psalm 100.4)

 

 

IV.  NO ALTERATIONS

 

The Tenets, Rules of Belief and Conduct, as set out herein shall forever be the doctrinal standard of The Apostolic Church Glorious Vision, USA, and shall not be subject to any change in any way whatsoever.