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Statement of Faith

We are members of the Evangelical Alliance and subscribe to their Statement of Faith. We also teach the core beliefs of The Apostolic Church UK
described below.

NB: We are not part of the Oneness Pentecostal Movement. We teach an Evangelical and Orthodox view of the trinity.

1. The unity of the Godhead and the trinity of the
   persons therein.
   (Nu 6:22-27; Is 6:3; Mt 3:16,17, 28:19; Jn 15:26; 1 Jn 5:7)

   We believe in One God who has existed throughout time as the Trinity. The three persons of the trinity are: The Father, The Son (Jesus) and The Holy Spirit. There has never been a point in time when they have not co-existed.

   
   
   
2. The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and regeneration, and the eternal doom of the finally impenitent.
   (Ps 51:5; Mt 25:41-46; Jn 3:3; Ac 2:38; 17:30; Ro 3:10-18; Ep 2:1-3; 1 Jn 5:19; Rv 20:13-15, 21:8)

   We believe that all human beings, fall short of the standard God expects. We believe that it is important to ask God for forgiveness for everything we've done wrong. After we die, we'll be judged according to whether God has forgiven
   us or not.

   
   
   
3. The virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension, and abiding intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ; His Second Coming and Millennial
   reign on earth.
   (Zc 14:4; Mt 1:23; 24:30; 28:5,6; Lk 1:35; Jn 14:30; 20:3-18; Ac 1:9, 11; Ro 1:4; 5:11; 2 Co 5:19, 21; Ph 2:6-11; 1 Th 4:15-17; 1 Tm 3:16; Hb 2:17, 4:15, 7:25, 26, 1 Jn 2:1-2, Rv 1:7, 20: 1-15)

   We believe that Jesus is God; that He was born supernaturally; and that his death made it possible for us to be forgiven. Jesus rose from the dead and went up to heaven. One day, He will return to the earth and will rule on it.

   
   
   
4. Justification and Sanctification of the believer through the finished work of Christ.
   (Ro 3:24, 5:1-9, 6:6, 11-14, 8:33, 10:4; 1 Co 6:11; 2 Co 7:1; Hb 10:10)

   We believe that we can be completely forgiven so that God no longer sees all the things we have done wrong. We are forgiven because of Jesus. God works in the Christian to change them, making them more like himself.

   
   
   
5. The baptism of the Holy Spirit with signs following.
   (Lk 3:16, 11:9-13, 24:49; Jn 7:37-39; Ac 1:4-5, 2:1-4, 38-39, 10:26, 19:6; Ep 5:18)

   We believe that God gives the Holy Spirit to Christians and that it should be obvious to those around them that they
   are now different.

   
   
   
6. The nine gifts of the Holy Spirit for edification, exhortation and comfort of the Church, which is the Body of Christ.
   (1 Co 12:4-11, 14:3, 12, 26; Ep 1:23, 4:12)

   We believe that the Holy Spirit makes available special supernatural abilities. Theses abilities are available to Christians to help the church.

   
   
   
7. The sacraments of Baptism by immersion and of the
   Lord's supper.
   (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Lk 22:19-20; Ac 2:38, 8:12, 36-38, 19:5; Ro 6:3-7; 1 Co 10:15-21, 11:23-32)

   We believe that Christians should get baptized (we practice full immersion in the name of The Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and that as Christians we should meet together regularly for communion. We do not believe these things are essential for someone to be a Christian, since only one thing is required: Faith in Jesus.

   
   
   
8. The divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures.
   (2 Tm 3:16; 2 Pt 1:21)

   We believe that the bible is inspired by God and that it is true. Everything the church teaches and every prophecy we give should not contradict it.

   
   
   
9. Church government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders, and Deacons.
   (Ac 6:2-3, 6, 13:1-3, 20:28; 2 Co 11:28; Ep 4:8-16; 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ti 1:5-9; Hb 13:17; 1 Pt 5: 1-4)

   We believe that God has given special leadership abilities to people in the church. The abilities are to equip Christians so they can be effective and also to direct the church.

   
   
   
10. The possibility of falling from grace.
    (Ro 11:20-22; Cl 1:21-23; Hb 6:4-6, 10;26-29, 38, 39; 2 Pt 2:20-22; Rv 22:19)

    We believe that it is possible to stop being a Christian (after becoming one) and lose out on the forgiveness that God gives. We believe that it is possible for Christian to feel assured of God's forgiveness as long as we have a real relationship with him.

    
    
    
11. The obligatory nature of tithes and offerings.
    (Gn 14:20, 28:22; Pr 3:9,10; Ml 3:10; 1 Co 16:2; 2 Co 9:6-7; Hb 7:1-10)

    We believe that it is joy to give to God and also our responsibility. No-one will check-up on members and investigate whether they are giving or not; it's our own responsibility before God.