The tenets of The Church of Pentecost

The Bible

We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. That the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all-sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency. (2 Timothy 3.16, 2 Peter 1.21)

The One True God

We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim, maker of the whole universe; undefinable, but revealed as Triune Godhead---Father, Son and Holy Spirit---One in nature, essence, and attributes, omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. (Genesis 1.1, Matthew 3.16--17, 2 Corinthians 13.14, Matthew 18.19, Genesis 1.26)

Man's Depraved Nature

We believe that "all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God;" and are subject to eternal punishment; and need repentance and regeneration. (Genesis 3.1--19, Isaiah 53.6)

The Saviour

We believe man's need of a Saviour has been met in the person of Christ Jesus, because of his deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection and ascension; His abiding intercession and second coming. (John 8.46, 14.30, Colossians 1.15, 2 Corinthians 5.19, Romans 3.25, Acts 2.36, Philippians 2.9--11, 1 Thessalonians 4.16--17, Revelation 22.20)

Repentance, Regeneration, Justification, and Sanctification

We believe all men have to repent of and confess their sins before God, and believe on the vicarious death of Christ Jesus before they can be justified before God. We believe in the Sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit and in God's gift of Eternal Life to the believer. (Acts 4.25, Romans 5.16, 1 Corinthians 1.30, 1 Thessalonians 4.3)

The Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

We believe in the Sacrament of baptism by immersion, as a testimony of a convert who has attained a responsible age of say 13 years (Luke 3.21, Mark 10.16) (Infants and children are not baptised but are dedicated to the Lord), (Luke 2.22--24, 34, Mark 10.16). We believe in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper which should be partaken by all members who are in full fellowship. (Luke 22.19--20, Matthew 26.21--29, Acts 20.7)

The Fruit, Baptism, and Gifts of the Holy Spirit

We believe in Baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following; and in the operation of the gifts and the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. (1 Corinthians 12.8--11, Mark 16.17, Acts 2.4, Galatians 5.22)

Divine Healing

We believe that the healing of sickness and disease is provided for God's people in the atonement. (Isaiah 53.4--5, Matthew 8.7, 17, Mark 16.13, James 5.14--16, Luke 13.10-16) Yet the church is not opposed to soliciting the help of qualified medical practitioners.

Tithes and Offerings

We believe in tithing and in the giving of free will offerings towards the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver. (Malachi 3.10, Hebrews 7.1--4, Luke 6.8, Acts 20.35)

The Second Coming of Christ and the Next Life

We believe in the second coming of Christ and the resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved. They that are saved to the resurrection of life---and the unsaved to the resurrection of damnation. (John 5.28--29, Daniel 12.2, Romans 2.7, 6.23, 1 John 1.1--2)