What We Believe

Our statement of faith is rooted in Holy Scripture and centered on the saving work of Jesus Christ.

Our Foundation

Our Statement of Faith

The following statements express the faith and convictions of the Mission of the True Church of God. They are rooted in the Holy Scriptures and reflect our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ, the teaching of the apostles, and the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church.

We Believe...

God & the
Holy Scriptures

  • In a unique God, Creator of all things, who is well pleased with Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, who died on the cross for the redemption of humanity.
  • In the Holy Spirit, in the resurrection of the dead, and in eternal life.
  • In the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures (the Holy Bible).

Humanity &
Salvation

  • In the depravity of human nature (Romans 3:23).
  • In the necessity of repentance and conversion to turn away from a life of sin, through regeneration by the blood of Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19–20).
  • In the justification and sanctification of all believers through the expiatory work accomplished by Christ.
  • In the grace of God for the salvation of mankind and for the survival of the work of God.

Jesus Christ

  • In the virgin birth (Matthew 1:23), His divine and human natures, His sinless life (John 8:46), the atoning death (1 John 2:2), the victorious resurrection (Matthew 28:6–7), ascension to heaven (Acts 1:11), permanent intercession (Romans 8:34) and the glorious return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His reign, judgment (Revelation 22:12) and the rapture of Christians to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:17).

Baptism &
the Holy Spirit

  • In the baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit after confession of sins at the side of a river (John 3:5; Matthew 3:6).
  • In the baptism in the Holy Spirit that God gives to all true Christians and whose initial sign is the speaking in other tongues (Acts 2:1–4).
  • In the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:1–11).

Church Life &
Ministry

  • In the Lord’s Supper, which constitutes the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 26:26–29; 1 Corinthians 11:23–31).
  • In the five ministries for the governance of the Church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11).

Divine Healing

  • In the divine healing that is obtained by faith (Exodus 15:26; Isaiah 53:5).
  • However, those who do not have this faith are free to seek medical care for their physical health.