ABOUT COJ

WHAT WE BELIEVE

THE HOLY BIBLE

The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God: written by the Holy men of old as they were moved by the Holy Spirit the and the New Testament is the basis for our beliefs and practices in this church. We believe that when we study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth that there is no other plan of eternal salvation apart from that which is revealed within the pages of the Holy Scriptures. II Peter 1: 20-21, II Timothy 2:15

THE ONE TRUE LIVING GOD

Both Old and New Testaments affirm that there is one, living and true GOD.  (Deuteronomy 6:4; Galatians 3:2; Ephesians 4:6)

There is but one GOD:(Isaiah 43:10, 11; Isaiah 44:6, 8, 24; Isaiah 45:5, 18; Isaiah 46:9; Ephesians 4:6)  He is the one true GOD from whom and in whom there is the triune manifestation, the divine three-fold manifestation and relationship revealed to us as: the Father, Creator, Source, and Originator of all things and all souls, the Son, Redeemer of sinful human beings (Matthew 1:21; John 3:16) and the Holy Ghost, God indwelling, comforting, sustaining, and regenerating those of his church (John 14:16-26; Romans 8:11; Ephesians 5:25-27)

 

GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION

We believe that salvation is God’s grace, provided by the atoning death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That Christ died for the sins of all mankind and therefore redeeming us from everlasting punishment by His death at Calvary. Salvation is received through our faith that creates in us obedience to God’s word.

THE HOLY SPIRIT

God ascended on high and sent the baptism of the Holy Ghost, the birth of the Spirit in (John 3:5), necessary to place the believer in the body of Christ (the Church). The Holy Spirit is essential today as it was in the day of the Apostles. (I Cor. 12:12-13, Acts 2:37-42)

Speaking in tongues is the result of the baptism in the Holy Ghost with the manifestations of the fruit of the spirit.  (Acts 2:4, Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 10:46, 19:1-6)

When one receives the baptismal of the Holy Ghost experience, we believe one will speak with a tongue unknown to oneself according to the sovereign will of Christ. Speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance is the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.

THE WATER BAPTISM

We believe GOD’s plan of salvation of baptism by water and the spirit. Jesus Christ, who was our perfect example, though sinless, was baptized to fulfill righteousness. (John 3:5; Matthew 3:15-17, Mark 1:9-11)

Water baptism should be (by immersion) (Matthew 3:15-17, Acts 8:38-39), following the example and teachings of Christ’s chosen apostles- in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Acts. 2:38, Acts 8:16, Acts 10:48, Acts 19:3-5, Colossians 3:17)

Water baptism is essential for forgiveness of our sins, confirming that Jesus Christ is the Son of GOD.  (Acts 2:38; Acts 8:37, Acts 22:16)

Water baptism is an acknowledgment that the repentant believer receives Jesus as his/her personal Saviour, and the change from the old life to the new  (1 Peter 3:21, II Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:3-4)

 

OUR PASTOR

ABOUT
Suffragan Bishop Ann Storey-Pratt