Statement of Faith
Revised & Published on 2013
INTRODUCTION
True Lovers of God (TLG) is a Church by design composes of Believers of Jesus Christ. This document discusses the things that we have to be certain of and holding on – the doctrine, philosophy, and theme, core values, worship, walk and work.
WHAT DOES TLG SAYS ABOUT THE BIBLE?
We believe that the Old Testament and New Testament is the Holy Bible to be the inspired word of God and is our standard for faith and practice. We believe that array and all subsequent revelation should be evaluated in its light.
1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:21
WHAT DOES TLG TEACH ABOUT GOD?
We believe that God is eternally existing in three persons, namely: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; He the Creator, Redeemer and Sovereign Lord!
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43: 10-11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22
WHAT DOES TLG TEACH ABOUT JESUS CHRIST?
We believe that Jesus Christ is the only Begotten Son of God the father, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born by the Virgin Mary; He was crucified for our sin, buried and raised from the dead. He was ascended into the Heaven, He is true God and true Man and today, He is at the right hand of God as our Intercessor.
Matthew 1:23; Matthew 28:6; Luke 1:31, 35; Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22; Luke 24:39; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; Acts 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:1-3; John 1:1
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE ABOUT HOLY SPIRIT?
We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third of the triune Godhead, He is present and active in the Believers, imparting gifts and abilities to accomplish God’s Will, the Holy Spirit is also active in the world around us, convicting people of their own sin and guiding them to salvation in Jesus Christ.
John 14:16-17; John 5:7; Luke 24:29; Acts 1:4; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; John 16:5-13
We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Ghost with tongues, in prayer, in worship to God will enrich the life spiritually.
Acts 1:8, 2:4
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE ABOUT SIN?
We believe that all people have sinned and come short of the glory of God, that repentance is commanded of God for all people and necessary for forgiveness of sin.
Genesis 1:17, 1:26-27, 3:6; Romans 5:12-19
HOW DO WE BELIEVE PEOPLE CAN BE SAVED?
We believe that Jesus Christ by His sufferings, shed blood and death on the cross provides full atonement for all sin. A person receives salvation by faith in Jesus Christ, full repentance of sin and by asking all forgiveness of God and faithful up to the Lord shall be saved.
Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; Titus 3:5-7; Matthew 24:10-13
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE IN WATER BAPTISM?
We believe that water baptism by immersion is necessary to fulfill at righteousness, the water baptism will not save you but it’s an outward demonstration of the Work of Grace God has done within.
Matthew 3:11; Romans 6:3-4
And we baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19; Colossians 2:12
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE IN THE LORD’S SUPPER OR HOLY COMMUNION?
We believe that the Lord’s Supper is the ordinance given by Jesus Christ to all Believers as a symbol of remembrance of His sufferings and death. The Lord’s Supper consists of the elements of bread and grape juice.
1 Corinthians 11:23-29
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE ABOUT MARRIAGE?
We believe that marriage constitutes a bond of a lifetime commitment between one man and one woman and it is the only legitimate, honorable and holy state instituted by God. It was ordained of God as the foundation and a bond of the family life for the mutual help and comfort of husband and wife and for the welfare of the state.
Genesis 2:25-26; Proverbs 18:22; 1 Corinthians 8:10; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Romans 1:24-32
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE REGARDING WOMEN?
We do not believe that the women can have an authority over men either in the home or the church. We do believe and agree that the women can do anything in a church that men can do as preach, teach, prophesy, and operate in the gifts of the spirit.
Ephesians 5:22-24; Acts 2:17-18; Romans 12:6-8
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE ABOUT THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST?
We believe that it is literal physical second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:10, 4:16-17
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE ABOUT HEAVEN AND HELL?
We believe that there is a literal hell for those who rejected the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and there is a literal heaven for those who accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and live a life of obedience unto Him.
Matthew 10:28; Revelations 20:15; John 14:1-2; Revelations 7:9
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE ABOUT THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST?
We believe that the word of God promises the catching away of the prepared and waiting saints, followed by the great tribulation and then the return of our Lord with His Saints and Holy Angels in power and great glory to reign on earth a thousand years. This millennial reign will bring the salvation of Israel and establishment of universal peace.
Ezekiel 37:21-22; Zephaniah 3:19-20; Romans 11:26-27; Isaiah 11:6-9; Psalms 72:3-8; Micah 4:3-4; Revelations 20:1-3
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE ABOUT THE FINAL JUDGMENT?
We believe that there will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be roused and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the book of life, together with the devil and His angels, and the beast and false prophet, will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake of fire, which is the second death.
Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelations 21:1
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE CONCERNING TO THE CHURCH?
We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit with a divine appointment for the fulfillment of His great commission. The priorities of Church are: (a) to be an agency of God for evangelizing the World, (b) to be a cooperative body in which man may worship God, (c) to be a channel of God’s purpose, (d) to build a body of Believers being perfected in the image of His Son.
Colossians 1:24; Matthew 28:19
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE ABOUT TITHES & OFFERING?
We believe that every Believer must bring the tenth of their income to the Church as what God has been commanded.
Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 3:10; Hebrews 7:2-9
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE IN ORDINATION?
We believe that the qualifications for ordination are outlined in the New Testament Scriptures. No persons will be ordained until the He demonstrates the maturity in his Christian Life.
1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:7-9
WHAT DOES TLG BELIEVE IN DIVINE HEALING?
We believe that the divine healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God through the prayer of faith and anointing oil, by the laying on of hands, through believing and acting on the word of God, through the gifts of the Spirit, and through the healing anointing. It is provided for in the atonement of Jesus Christ and it is the privilege of every member of the church today.
Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; Mark 11:23, 16:18; Acts 10:38, 19:11-12; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Hebrews 11:1; James 5:14-15; 1 Peter 2:24
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND TLG OR ANY OTHER CHURCHES?
We believe that those who accepted Jesus Christ, their lives should seek His will for them and their family. This includes seeking His appointed pastoral care and loving the body of Christ (the Church). Thus, we should practice fellowship with other Christians by attending worship services together on a regular basis.
