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The Scriptures in their original form, both the Old and New Testament, are divinely inspired and are the revelation of God to man. All Scripture is God-breathed – the Holy Spirit inspired the authors, revealing to them what He wanted written. (Acts 1:16; 2 Tim 3:16; 2 Pet 1:20,21)

These Scriptures are Infallible truth, containing no contradiction or error. It is the final authority for faith, doctrine and life. The canon of the Bible is closed. Christians must remain receptive to the illumination of Scriptural truth by the Holy Spirit. (Matt 5:18; John 17:17; Rom 10:17; 15:4; 1 Cor 10:11; 2:13; James 1:21)

The Old Testament was endorsed by Jesus Christ as God’s Word. The New Testament is not a contradiction, but a culmination and consummation of Old Testament truth. (Matt 5:17; Luke 4:17-21; 24:27, 44; John 5:39; 1 Cor 14:37; 2 Pet 3:15,16)

God is a Spirit – infinite, eternal, uncreated and unchangeable in His being or attributes. In Him all things have their source, support and end. (John 4:24; Ps 102:25-27; Gen 1:1,26; John 1:1-3; Heb 1 :1-3; Col 1 :15-17)

There is one true God who has a plural nature – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit – all distinct personalities, all designated God. (John 1:1,18,14; Heb 1:8; Acts 5:3,4)

The Bible does not teach that there are three Gods, but upholds the doctrine of the Trinity – one God who reveals Himself in three persons – equal in power and glory. (Gen 1:26; Matt 3:16, 17; 28:19; Acts 10:38; 1 Cor 12:4-6)

God, the Father, is the Father of all in a creative sense, but only those who have received Jesus Christ can be called His children in a redemptive sense. He Is the Father of all Christians in a special, intimate relationship. (Mal 2:10; Acts 17:28; John 1:12, 13; 8:41-44; 17:3; 20:17)

Jesus Christ is Lord and the Son of God – these titles proclaim His deity. He is the Only Begotten of the Father, not that He is a son of God in a general sense, but the Son of God in a unique sense. As God He existed eternally and will exist forever. (John 1:1-3, 18; 17:5; Heb 1:2-12; 13:8)

By taking on the form of a man, Jesus is the Word that became flesh. His birth was supernatural and not natural as in the case of all other human beings. He was miraculously ‘virgin-born’ of the Holy Spirit, without a human father. (John 1:14, 8; Isa 7:14; Matt 1:18-25)

The Bible declares His absolute deity and His complete humanity. He lived a sinless life on earth; teaching, preaching and performing miracles with divine authority. (Matt 16:13, 16; Philip 2:5-8; 1 Tim 2:5; Heb 2:14-18; 4:15; 2 Cor 5:21; Matt 4:23, 24; Acts 2:22)

Jesus fulfilled God’s plan In history. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, was buried and descended to Hades. Christ died for all and rose bodily from the dead. He did not only rise spiritually, nor just as a spirit being, but it was a physical resurrection. The doctrine of the resurrection is foundational for Christianity. (1 Cor 15:3, 4, 14-21; Luke 24:6, 39; Acts 4:33; Rom 1:4; 5:10; 8:11)

After His resurrection He ascended to the Father in heaven. He is alive forevermore in His resurrected body and exalted position, representing us before the throne of God as our High Priest and Advocate. (1 Tim 3:16; Mark 16:19; Philip 3:20, 21; Rom 8:34; Heb 4:14-16; 7:24, 25)

The Holy Spirit is a divine person, the third person of the Holy Trinity, distinct from the Father and the Son. (Luke 1:35; 1 Cor 2:10, 11; 2 Cor 13:14)

The clear and unmistakable teaching of Scripture is that the Holy Spirit is personal and is God. He is not an impersonal force, nor a mere principle or influence, but possesses full, distinct personality. (John 14:16, 26; 16:7, 8; Acts 13:2, 4; 1 Cor 12:11; Eph 4:30)

All people have been created equally and in the image of God, irrespective of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, age, language, culture or class. (Gen 1:26-28; 3:20; Prov 22:2; Acts 10:34, 35; 17:26, 27; James 3:9; Col 3:10, 11; Gal 3:28)

God created humankind in His image, but that image has been marred by sin. Humankind was given a free will and through satan’s temptation sinned, thereby incurring the penalty of death, both physical and spiritual. All human beings inherit a sinful nature, which results, in the case of those who reach moral responsibility, in actual transgression involving personal guilt. (Gen 1:26-28; 3:1-6; Rom 5:12; Eph 2:1-3)

All have sinned – therefore humankind is in a lost sinful state, fallen from original righteousness. (Isa 53:6; Rom 3:9-12, 23; 1 Cor 15:21, 22; Gal 3:22)

The Bible describes sin in many ways – missing the mark, not meeting God’s standards, breaking His laws, going against His will, disobeying Him, acting in unbelief, failing to do what is good, owing a debt, etcetera. Sin is humankind’s fallen condition evident in man’s character, will, thoughts, attitudes or acts. It is proud, self-willed rebellion against God in active or passive form. (Dan 9:5, 8, 9; James 2:8-11; 4:17; Rom 14:23; 1 John 3:4; 5:17; Matt 6:12)

Jesus Christ gave His life as a substitutionary sacrifice and ransom for all. (1 Cor 15:3; Matt 20:28; 1 Tim 2:3-6)

His atoning death on the cross and His shed blood fully paid the price of redemption required for the release of sinners. Through His death people can obtain the forgiveness and remission of sins; washing and cleansing from unrighteousness; justification and the pardon from the guilt of transgressions; righteousness and right standing with God; propitiation and reconciliation which restores fellowship and favour with God; healing and wholeness; the victorious life; and the gift of eternal life. (Gal 3:13,14; 1 Pet 1:18, 19; 2:24; Col 1:13, 14; Rom 3:22-26; 5:8-11, 17-19; Titus 3:4-7; 1 John 2:2; 3:8; Rev 12:10, 11)

People are not able to save themselves by works; by trying to keep the Law or the Ten Commandments; by personal merit in themselves; by self-effort; or by natural development from within – no one can add anything to the completed atoning work of Christ. (Isa 64:6; Rom 3:20, 28; Gal 2:16; Titus 3:5)

Salvation is by grace, the free gift of eternal life from God, to all those who believe in Christ. It is received by faith in the crucified and risen Saviour resulting in the supernatural work of the new birth, which is essential to make the repentant sinner a new creation in Christ Jesus and a child of God. (Eph 2:8, 9; Gal 3:26; Rom 6:23; 10:9, 10; 2 Cor 7:10; 5:17; John 3:3-5, 16; 1:12, 13; 1 John 5:1)

Water baptism is a direct commandment of our Lord. Scripture requires that all who have become disciples through repentance and faith in Christ as Saviour and Lord are to be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Baptism is by immersion in water and is for believers only. (Matt 28:19; Acts 2:38, 39; 8:36-39; 16:31-33)

The ordinance of baptism is an act of obedience; a symbol of the Christian’s identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection; a declaration that the believer has died with Christ and has been raised with Him to walk in the newness of life; a public confession of the new believer’s faith in Christ; and the answer of a good conscience toward God. (Matt 3:13-17; Rom 6:3-5; Col 2:12; 1 Pet 3:21)

Communion is the regular partaking of the emblems of the bread and the cup as symbolic of the Saviour’s broken body and shed blood. In following this ordinance believers are remembering the Lord Jesus; proclaiming His death; giving thanks for the benefits of His broken body and shed blood; expressing their communion with Him and one another; celebrating His resurrection; and anticipating His return. (Matt 26:26-29; 1 Cor 10:16, 17; 11:23-32)

The new birth is the work of regeneration that the Holy Spirit executes, by which He then indwells the believer. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is an experience distinct and subsequent to the new birth. (Titus 3:5; John 3:5, 6; 14:16, 17; Acts 8:14-17; 19:2)

Jesus baptizes in the Holy Spirit and according to His command all believers are entitled to and should expect the Promise of the Father – the baptism in the Holy Spirit. This was the normal and needful experience of Christians in the Church of the early days. (Matt 2:11; Acts 1:4, 5; 2:38, 39; 11:15, 16)

Through the baptism in the Holy Spirit believers are empowered and equipped for life and service; and with it comes the bestowment of the supernatural gifts of the Spirit and their uses in the work of the ministry. (Mark 16:17; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor 12:4-11)

The baptism in the Holy Spirit is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. (Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:6)

The Scriptures demand a life of holiness. Believers are called to separation and consecration unto God. (1 Pet 1:14-16; 1 Thes 3:12, 13; 4:3-7; 5:23; Heb 12:14)

Christ’s holiness is imputed to the regenerated believer, but this positional holiness must be worked out as practical sanctification in the believer’s conduct. Sanctification is a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the new birth and continuing throughout the life of the Christian. (1 Cor 1:2; 6:11; Heb 10:10, 14; Philip 3:12-14; 2 Cor 3:18; 1 John 3:2, 3)

Sanctification is an act of purification and separation from that which is evil; and of dedication unto God. (2 Cor 7:1; Eph 4:22-24; 2 Tim 2:21, 22)

Sanctification is realized in the life of believers by recognizing their identification with Christ in His death and resurrection; by faith reckoning daily upon the fact of that union; and by offering every faculty continually to the dominion of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word. (1 Cor 1:30; Rom 6:11-14, 18-22; Gal 5:16-25; John 17:17; James 1:21)

Divine healing was provided for in the Old Testament and is an integral part of the Gospel. The New Testament declares that through Christ’s redemptive work, full provision has been made for physical healing and health. It is the privilege of believers today. (Ex 23:25; Ps 103:2-5; Isa 53:4, 5; Matt 8:16, 17; 1 Pet 2:24; Gal 3:13, 14; Luke 10:9)

Healing is for physical ills of the human body and is wrought by God’s power in different ways, like the laying on of hands; the prayer of faith; anointing with oil; or the gifts of healing. (Mark 16:17, 18; 6:13; Acts 28:8, 9; James 5:14-16; 1 Cor 12:9)

Miracles are supernatural interventions in the ordinary courses of nature. These are works, signs or wonders of the unchangeable God and they are possible in the present day. (Mark 16:17-20; John 14:12; Heb 2:4:; Acts 2:22, 24; 6:8; 8:6; 1 Cor 12:10; Rom 15:18, 19; 2 Cor 12:12)

The one true Church is the whole company of all believers who have been called out of sin and the world, redeemed by Jesus and regenerated by the Holy Spirit. It is universal in the sense that it includes all true believers out of all nations from all generations. Each Christian is an integral part of the general assembly and Church of the firstborn registered in heaven. (Matt 16:16-19; Eph 4:3-6; 1 Pet 2:5, 9, 10; Heb 12:23)

Jesus Christ is the Head of the church and the Bible describes it in different terms, for example, the Body of Christ, His bride, the family of God, the building of God and habitation of God. (Eph 1:22, 23; 2 Cor 11:2; Eph 5:25-27; 3:15; 2:19-22)

The Church also has a visible, local expression – a company of believers voluntarily fellow-shipping together in a given locality. The local church on earth should take its character from the conception of the Church universal. (Matt 18:15-17; 1 Cor 1:2; Heb 10:24, 25)

Therefore, the essentials of Church membership are the new birth and personal confession of faith in Christ. It is not merely the attending of church services or having a name on the membership list that makes one a member of Christ’s true Church. Only the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in the heart of the repentant sinner qualifies one for membership in the Body of Christ. (Acts 2:38-41, 47; Eph 2:13, 18, 19)

Ephesians 2:19 NLT “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family.”

2 Corinthians 8:5 NIV “And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.”

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT CHURCH MEMBERSHIP?

1. It identifies a person as a genuine believer, as everyone needs to belong to something bigger than themselves. (Eph 2:19; Rom 12:5)

2. It provides a spiritual family to support and encourage believers in their walk with Jesus Christ. (Gal 6:1-2; Heb 10:24-25; Eccl 4:9-10)

3. It gives believers a place to discover and use their gifts in ministry. (1 Cor 12:4-27; 1 Tim 4:14)

4. It places believers under the spiritual protection of godly leaders. (2 Cor 8:5; Heb 13:17; Acts 20:28-29)

5. It gives believers the accountability they need to grow. (Eph 5:21; Acts 2:42)

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A CHURCH MEMBER?

1. I WILL WALK IN HONOUR, HOLINESS & PURITY

Every member of Dominion Church is expected to live a life "above reproach". As born-again believers, we are to hold ourselves to a higher standard if we are to influence the world. Philippians 2:15 ESV “That you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world”.

2. I WILL PROTECT THE UNITY OF MY CHURCH

It is God's desire to display His Glory and manifold wisdom through the Church (Ephesians 3:10). As we are His Church, it is expected that every member accurately reflects and represent Jesus (our King) and His Kingdom, both inside and outside the Church. Every member of Dominion Church is expected to display God's glory by protecting the unity of the ministry at large by not entertaining any form of slander or gossip towards Dominion Church, its leaders, members, partners etc., or any other parties associated with the ministry, even following the termination of their membership. John 17:21 NIV “...that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

It is also expected of every member of Dominion Church to hold all confidential information in the strictest confidence without compromise or disclosure of any part of it to any third party, in full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act (https://dominion.org.za/privacy), even following the termination of their membership.

3. I WILL SUPPORT THE VISION OF MY CHURCH

Every member of Dominion Church is encouraged to make Dominion Church's vision, their vision, whereby it becomes "our vision". While many join something for self-gain or selfish reasons, Jesus said that “it is more blessed to give than it is to receive” (Acts 20:35). It is expected of every member to proactively identify, declare and manage actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest in a consistent and proactive manner, to protect both the unity as well as the unfolding and fulfilment of the vision at large. For the vision to be fulfilled, there has to come the realization and revelation that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves. Colossians 3:1,2,5 NLT "...set your sights on the realities of heaven... Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you."

4. I WILL SERVE MY CHURCH WITH A SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE

We believe that as born-again believers, we have not only been empowered by the Holy Spirit to simply become a witness; but to demonstrate ‘excellence’ in all we do, regardless of the task at hand. Colossians 3:23  NIV “…whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord”.

THESE WERE THE PREREQUISITES FOR SERVANTS 2000 YEARS AGO:

1) Godly
2) Honourable
3) Full of Faith & Wisdom
4) Overflowing with the Holy Spirit…

Acts 6:3-5 TPT “We want you to carefully select [“with awe”, that is, in the presence of the Lord] from among yourselves seven godly men. Make sure they are honorable, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, and we will give them the responsibility of this crucial ministry of serving.  That will enable us to give our full attention to prayer and preaching the word of God. Everyone in the church loved this idea [“the proposal appeared beautiful”] So they chose seven men. One of them was Stephen, who was known as a man full of faith and overflowing with the Holy Spirit.”

5. I WILL GIVE FAITHFULLY

We endeavour to be a Church marked by giving and prosperity. A Church that has a revelation of divine prosperity, that God delights in the prosperity of His people and that He has empowered us to create wealth. A Church that understands that we are blessed to be a blessing. A Church that does not have needs but meets needs. A Church whose heart is in their giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV “But since you excel in everything…see that you also excel in this grace of giving”.

THE BIBLE OUTLINES PRIMARILY FIVE KINDS OF GIVING:

1. Tithes (10% of your gross income)
2. Offerings (given as an act of gratitude)
3. First Fruits (the first of your increase)
4. Seed (a purposeful seed, sown into fertile ground)
5. Alms (giving to the poor and those with needs)

MEMBERSHIP DECLARATION:

All prospective members will be required to make the following declaration to official become a member of Dominion Church:

I declare that the Lord has joined me to Dominion Church, Kevin Davis, and Chantell Davis. I declare that I am not a member of any other Church; therefore, I freely and voluntarily commit and submit fully to the spiritual authority and oversight of Kevin Davis and Chantell Davis, as the visionary leaders and pastors of Dominion Church. I will, at all times, uphold and promote the values of Dominion Church; I will be an exemplary role model in all matters of belief and conduct, particularly (but not exclusively) in respect of the statement of beliefs outlined on https://dominion.org.za/about; Should I ever violate any part of the statement of beliefs, I will inform Pastors Kevin & Chantell Davis of such violation, or consent to the confrontation, correction, and discipline by the leadership of Dominion Church, or the necessary action to be taken; I will serve, believe in, support, and submit to the leadership of Dominion Church in all matters; I will protect the unity of the ministry at large by acting in love towards others and refusing to entertain any form of slander or gossip towards Pastors Kevin & Chantell Davis, the leadership of Dominion Church or those associated with them, even following the termination of my membership; I will actively apply my talents, gifts, skills, expertise, and resources to fulfil the vision of Dominion Church; I will use my influence to affirm and edify Pastors Kevin & Chantell Davis among those at Dominion Church, with the body of Christ and the rest of the world.

Members of this local church are those who freely and voluntarily subscribe to the basic principles set out in this Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct, understanding and consenting to the fact that should they violate such principles, they may be required by the leadership of the local church to either accept the leadership’s counsel and discipline or to terminate their membership. The leadership of the local church has the authority from the Scriptures to terminate the membership of any member for serious, unrepentant misconduct or similar cause. (Matt 18:15-18; Rom 16:17; 2 Thes 3:6, 14; 1 Tim 6:3-5; Titus 3:10, 11; 1 Cor 5:11, 5; 1 Tim 1:19, 20)

Dominion Church also believes that one of the primary responsibilities of leadership is to model and maintain a standard of Biblical behaviour in the local church. We believe, according to Scripture, that the Lord has given appointed leaders in the church the responsibility to provide spiritual oversight for those who join the church. We take his command to “shepherd the flock of God” (1 Peter 5:1) seriously. Although we do not believe God has given the appointed leaders absolute responsibility or authority in an individual’s life, we believe there are three specific areas in which we are responsible to give spiritual oversight. Because we believe we are responsible before God to provide this spiritual oversight, we will confront our members on their behaviour in these areas. If the situation is not subsequently resolved in a satisfactory fashion, a formal process of church discipline will be initiated as set out in the Dominion Church Statement of Faith. The areas of spiritual oversight are as follows:

Area 1: Open and blatant sin

1 Corinthians 5:1–2 “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles - that a man has his father’s wife! And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who had done this deed might be taken away from among you.” (NKJV)

Area 2: Issues involving doctrinal error

1 Peter 2:1–3 “But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber.” (NKJV)

Area 3: Divisive and Contentious behaviour

Titus 3:9–11 “But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition…” (NKJV)

Every effort will be made to meet with the member who is involved with any of these issues. Our desire is to help our members grow to mature sons through fatherly mentoring. The Biblical model of confrontation, correction, and discipline is not meant to punish people but rather to protect the body of Christ from the wages of unrepentant sin. Biblical authority is not a license to exert control; it is a responsibility to exert influence for God’s will to be accomplished.

Matthew 18:15–17 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.” (NKJV)

OUR APPROACH TO CONFRONTING A CHURCH MEMBER INVOLVES THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

• Begins with personal confrontation.
• Expands to church leadership confrontation.
• Ends in the termination of church membership.

IN CONFRONTING SIN, A CHURCH MEMBER MUST REMEMBER:

• The purpose is redemption.
• The attitude is humility.
• The result is accountability.

The Bible teaches the principle of being in submission to authority. As such, it is understood that church membership shall be subject to submission to authority in matters pertaining to church governance, doctrine and personal behaviour. At the sole discretion of the leadership of the Church, a member or person serving (in whatever capacity) may be required to step down from their function, position or role until such a time that there is fruit of repentance. This period is determined at the sole discretion of the leadership of the Church.  (Heb 13:17; 1 Thes 5:12, 13; 1 Pet 5:2-5)

Every member is expected to always speak the language of a son, especially when confronted, corrected or disciplined. The Bible teaches that a Christian who refuses discipline is not a son, but an illegitimate child (Hebrews 12:8). The Bible reveals that even Jesus (the Son of God) was submitted to his (earthly) parents (Luke 2:51). We cannot and will not tolerate any divisive or contentious language or conduct, especially when it is directed towards the leadership of the Church. Such acts constitute rebellion and the Bible classifies rebellion as being equal to the sin of witchcraft (1 Samuel 15:23).

"Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you." (Hebrews 13:17). Should a member (or anyone else for that matter) not have confidence in the Church's leaders or be unwilling to submit to the authority of the leadership of the Church, it would be better for such a person to terminate their membership instead and quietly find another place of worship than to rise up in open rebellion.

The primary mission of the Church is to be a corporate body bringing praise and worship to God; to be a gathering where the saints can be equipped, edified and perfected in the image of God’s Son; to be an agency of God for evangelizing the world; to be a demonstration of God’s love and goodness to all; to be a foundation upholding God’s wisdom and truth; to be a catalyst of constructive social change and justice in the community, ministering to the poor and oppressed; and to be an instrument enforcing Satan’s defeat through God’s power. (Eph 1:6, 12, 14; 4:11-16; 3:10; Matt 28:19, 20; Acts 1:8; Gal 5:13, 14; 6:9, 10; 1 Tim 3:15; Matt 25:35-40; Acts 20:35; Rom 16:20)

CONCLUSION:

Biblical government is designed to represent heaven accurately and attack hell successfully. The governmental DNA of the Church is produced by pure Biblical standards that have not been distorted or damaged by negative influences. The local Church is the world's hope, and the local church's hope is the Lordship of Christ through Biblical government that operates under the blessing and favour of God.

As a Church, we offer a wide variety of teachings, courses, seminars, and more. We also offer a Vision Track, currently consisting of six particular steps, designed to help you realize your true identity in Christ, discover your divine purpose and fulfil your destiny. As a member, you are expected to apply yourself to becoming a person of value and to be a blessing to those around you. Jesus set the example for all believers to follow; for "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:52 NIV)

Hebrews 5:12-14 AMP "For though by this time you ought to be teachers [because of the time you have had to learn these truths], you actually need someone to teach you again the elementary principles of God’s word [from the beginning], and you have come to be continually in need of milk, not solid food. For everyone who lives on milk is [doctrinally inexperienced and] unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a spiritual infant. But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil."

Hebrews 6:1-3 AMP “Therefore let us go on and get past the elementary stage…advancing steadily toward the completeness and perfection that belong to spiritual maturity…we will [now] proceed [to advanced teaching]”

The Bible teaches heterosexual relationships between one natural man and one natural woman within the confines of lawful matrimony. Adherence to this stated principle of sexual behaviour is an inherent requirement for membership in this local church. God’s original intent for marriage was one natural man joined with one natural woman in a legal union for life. Jesus came to confirm, endorse and restore this ideal. (Gen 1:27,28; 2:24, 25; Lev 18:20, 22; 20:10, 13; Rom 1:24-27; 1 Cor 6:9, 10; 1 Tim 1:8-11; Matt 19:4-6; 1 Tim 3:2, 12)

Every Christian is a priest – to bring acceptable spiritual sacrifices, by full and equal access, to God through Christ; a minister or servant – to serve God and one another through love; a steward – to profitably use the trust granted by God; and a worker – to fulfill the labour of love in God’s kingdom. (Rev 1:6; Heb 10:19-22; 13:15, 16; 6:10; 1 Pet 2:5, 9; 4:10, 11; Eph 4:7, 12; 2:10; Matt 25:14)

The ascended Christ has given various ministers to the Church – apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers – which are essential to equip the saints for the work of ministry and to build up the Body of Christ. (Eph 4:11, 12; 1 Cor 12:28; Rom 12:4-13)

The devil is a fallen being cast down from heaven because of his transgression. He is not an impersonal force, or the principle of evil personified – personal names and pronouns are used with reference to him, while personal attributes and acts are ascribed to him. (Isa 14:12-17; Rev 12:9)

He is the real enemy of Christians; and together with his demons, they seek to deceive, tempt, afflict, oppress and destroy humankind. The believer, however, has been given authority over them in the name of Jesus Christ. (Matt 6:13; John 8:44; Luke 10:17-20; Acts 10:38; Eph 6:11, 12; James 4:7; 1 Pet 5:8, 9; 1 John 3:8)

Satan’s ultimate destiny is that he will be cast into the lake of fire forever. (Matt 25:41; Rev 20:10, 14)

All who deny God or His plan for humankind; who reject Jesus Christ and the offer of salvation, will stand guilty before God when He will judge the living and the dead. (John 3:16-19, 36; Rom 1:18-21; 2:2-6; 2 Thes 1:8; 2 Tim 4:1)

Those who physically die in their sins without Christ are hopelessly and eternally lost; and therefore have no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or for repentance. They will be resurrected from the dead to immortality and will be judged at the great white throne judgment. (Heb 9:27; John 5:28, 29; Rev 20:11-13)

Those who are guilty before God will receive the eternal death penalty for sin. They will be separated from Him and will be damned in hell forever. The Scriptures describe this as the lake of fire, which is a place of torment. The lake of fire is literal and eternal. The terms ‘eternal’ and ‘everlasting’ used in describing the duration of the damned in the lake of fire, carry the same thought and meaning of endless existence as used in noting the duration of joy and ecstasy of the saints in the presence of God. (Rom 6:23; 2 Thes 1:7-9; Matt 25:41, 46; 13:49, 50; Luke 16:23, 24; Rev 20:10-15; 21:8)

Jesus Christ is coming back to the earth in glory, majesty and power. His return will be literal, visible and personal; and is the blessed hope of the believer. At His coming, those who have died in Christ will be resurrected to incorruptibility; and will be caught up, together with the transformed believers who are alive, to meet the Lord in the air. (John 14:3; Matt 24:30; Acts 1:10, 11; 2 Thes 1:10; 2:1-3; Titus 2:13; Rev 1:7; 1 Cor 15:22, 23, 51-54; 1 Thes 4:13-17)

Christians will not be judged on the grounds of salvation – whether they have eternal life – this is a free gift of God through Jesus Christ. There will be a judgement of rewards according to the believers’ works. (John 5:24; 1 Cor 3:11-15; Rev 22:12)

The Bible teaches that there will be a new heaven and a new earth. The redeemed will live in eternal blessedness in God’s presence. (2 Pet 3:12, 13; Rev 21:1-7, 21-27; 22:1-5)