Core Beliefs

We do not believe that the Lord has specifically established any particular denomination, but rather has called men and women of God to powerful relationships with Him. Some of these relationships have lead to the establishment of denominations, usually against the wishes of the man/woman on whose faith the denomination was established.

We believe that the Lord has called all people throughout the entire earth individually to a personal relationship with Him. Some have heard and accepted that call, others have rejected it, and still others have ignored it, which is has the same consequences as rejecting the Lord.

We believe that the Lord has called every member of His Church (the complete assembly or Body of believers) to unity, without respect to denomination or personal creed. Even though each Believer has the ability to make personal decisions about his/her personal beliefs, he/she is still commanded to live in harmony and unity with all other Believers. Any personal differences can be discussed, but we are called to love our brothers and sisters in Christ, not to judge them (Psalm 133:1-3; John 17:20-23; Matthew 7:1-5; Romans 14:1-13).

We believe that there are certain articles of faith to which all believers should subscribe:

  

  1. The Bible is the sole basis for either confirming or rejecting any potential doctrine (Matthew 5:17-19; John 5:39; Romans 3:1-2; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

      

  2. The Holy Spirit is the true Author of the Scriptures (2 Peter 1:21)

      

  3. The Lord God is an absolute Unity (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)

      

  4. The Trinity is composed of

    1. Father (1 John 5:7; Psalm 2:7-9)

    2. Son (Jesus Christ; 1 John 5:7; Psalm 2:7-9)

    3. Holy Spirit (1 John 5:7; Genesis 1:2)

        

  5. The Trinity represents the unity of God (Deuteronomy 6:4)

      

  6. Man was originally created by the Lord God (Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:16)

      

  7. God is

    1. eternal (Psalm 90:2)

    2. infinite (1 Timothy 1:17)

    3. sovereign (Psalm 93:1)

    4. omniscient (Psalm 139:1-6)

    5. omnipresent (Psalm 139:7-13)

    6. omnipotent (Revelation 19:6)

    7. holy (Isaiah 6:3)

    8. just (Deuteronomy 32:4)

    9. righteous (Exodus 9:27)

    10. gracious (Ephesians 2:8)

    11. Merciful (1 Peter 1:3)

    12. Good (Romans 8:28)

    13. loving (1 John 4:8)

    14. unsearchable (Romans 11:33-34)

        

  8. The Holy Spirit

    1. convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment (John 16:8-11)

    2. regenerated sinners (Titus 3:5)

    3. indwells Believers (Romans 8:9)

    4. is the seal of the redemption of Believers in this life (Ephesians 1:13-14)

    5. teaches the Word of God to those who can receive it (1 Corinthians 2:9-12)

   

  1. Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Living God (Psalm 2:7-9; John 3:18)

      

  2. Jesus was born of a virgin woman (Matthew 1:18,23) who was

    1. Of the direct lineage of King David (through Nathan; Luke 3:23-38)

    2. Was engaged to Joseph, who was also of the direct lineage of King David (through King Solomon; Matthew 1:1-17)

    3. Was prophesied (Isaiah 7:14)

        

  3. Jesus' coming was prophesied many times throughout History (cf: Genesis 3:15,49:10; Job 19:25; Psalm 21:5-7,40:6-10,68:18,118:22-26, etc.)

    1. Jesus fulfilled every prophesy related to His initial coming (Matthew 5:17-18)

    2. He will return to fulfill all the remaining prophesies about Him (Matthew 5:17-18)

        

  4. Jesus Christ has existed forever as the Eternal Image or Word of God (John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26)

    1. He represents the sole physical expression of the entirety of God (Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Isa 48:11)

        

  5. Jesus Christ laid aside His deity to become a man (Philippians 2:5-8) in order to:

    1. Become a living example of what the Christian life should be (1 Peter 2:21)

    2. Have a more genuine fellowship with us (John 15:5-8)

    3. Bear our sins, iniquities, infirmities, and burdens (Isaiah 53:1-12)

    4. Suffer physically for our physical, emotional, and mental healing (Isaiah 53:4-5)

    5. Physically die on the cross as payment for our sins (Isaiah 53:5-8)

    6. Make His soul an offering for the sins of all who are able to receive it (Isaiah 53:10)

    7. Raised from the dead as:

      1. vindication of His perfect character (Psalm 6:10)

      2. provision of a new life for those who can receive it (Romans 6:4-6)

          

  6. Although Jesus was born a Jew, He came to save all men and women everywhere (Genesis 12:3; Psalm 72:17)

      

  7. Jesus Christ

    1. died physically on the cross (John 19:28-37)

    2. made his soul enter Hell to make His soul an offering for sin (Isaiah 53:10; Psalm 88:6-7)

    3. was physically resurrected from the dead (Matthew 28:5-7; John 21:12-14; Acts 1:3)

    4. physically ascended into Heaven (Acts 1:9-11)

    5. is now seated at the right hand of His Father (Ephesians 1:19-21)

    6. makes continual intercession for us as our High Priest and Advocate (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25)

      

  8. Sin

    1. is transgression of the Lord's law (James 2:9-11)

    2. represents a lack of faith (Romans 14:23)

    3. is unrighteousness (1 John 5:17)

    4. came into the world through the sin of Adam (Romans 5:12-14)

    5. is a permanent part of the nature of unregenerate man (Romans 6:16)

    6. brings bondage and slavery (Romans 6:16)

    7. will be judged and condemned by God (Revelation 20:11-15)

      

  9. Salvation is

    1. an absolute gift of God (Ephesians 2:8-9)

    2. can NEVER be earned (Isaiah 64:1-7)

    3. can only be received by faith in the work Jesus completed on the cross (Ephesians 2:8-9)

        

  10. The Church is the living Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 3:12-17)

      

  11. The Holy Spirit distributes supernatural gifts to various members of the Body for the benefit of he entire Body as He chooses (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)

      

  12. Love for the Lord is demonstrated by obedience (John 14:15,15:10), however this is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), obtained by abiding in Christ (John 15:1-8), and is not meant to be a burden (1 John 5:1-5)

      

  13. The Lord has called us to unity (Psalm 133:1-3; John 17:20-23; Ephesians 4:1-7)

      

  14. The Lord has called us to submit ourselves to every ordinance of man that does not specifically go against the revealed Word of God (1 Peter 2:13-19)

      

  15. The Lord has always existed, and has NEVER changed throughout all recorded history, nor will He ever change in the future (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17; Hebrews 13:8)

      

  16. Angels

    1. are created spiritual beings (Nehemiah 9:6; Psalm 148:2)

    2. are the Lord's servants (Hebrews 1:14)

        

  17. Demons

    1. are angels who deliberately chose to oppose the Lord God (Isaiah 14:12-17; Ezekiel 28:12-15)

    2. comprise the Enemy of God and Man (Acts 13:10; John 10:10; Psalm 143:3-4)

    3. will be eternally punished (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10)

        

  18. Heaven is the eternal reward for those who

    1. receive salvation (Isaiah 62:11-12; Ephesians 2:4-10; Hebrews 11:6)

    2. remain in Christ (Revelation 3:5, 20:11-21:8)

   

   

We have tried to be very thorough, but let us know if there are suggestions you may have about topics covered incompletely, or perhaps overlooked.

   

May the Lord richly bless you and keep you always,

Jon@7-Spirits.com

 

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