a.

The Lord's Supper is a participation in the emblems of the body and blood of Jesus as an expression of faith in Him, our Lord and Saviour.

John 6:48-63

b.

In addition to asking His followers to “Do this in remembrance of Me” Jesus also instructed them to follow His example in the service of foot washing to signify renewed cleansing, to express a willingness to serve one another in Christlike humility, and to unite our hearts in love.

John 13:1-17

Matt. 26:17-30

1 Cor. 11:23-25

c.

Preparation for these ordinances includes self-examination, repentance, and confession.

1 Cor. 11:27-29

d.

As this is an Internet ministry spread all over the world with no common meeting-place all supporters are strongly admonished to seek out a fellowship in their neighbourhood that conducts these ordinances and welcomes all believing Christians in loving fellowship. 

Heb. 10:25

e.

In this experience of communion Christ is present to meet and strengthen His people.

1 Cor. 10:16, 17

Rev. 3:20.

f.

As we partake, we joyfully proclaim the Lord's death until He comes again.

1 Cor. 11:26

a.

It is our responsibility to make every effort to look upon our fellow humans as The Deity looks upon them.

Matt. 22:39

Matt. 5:43-48

Prov. 6:1-5

b.

We are God's stewards, entrusted by Him with time and opportunities, abilities and possessions, and the blessings of the earth and its resources. We are responsible to Him for their proper use.

Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15

Matt. 6:24

c.

We acknowledge God's ownership by faithful service to Him and our fellow men, and by returning tithes and giving offerings for the proclamation of His gospel and the support and growth of His church.

Mal. 3:8-12

1 Chron. 29:14

Acts 20:35

2 Cor. 8:1-15

d.

Stewardship is a privilege given to us by God for nurture in love and the victory over selfishness and covetousness.

e.

The steward rejoices in the blessings that come to others as a result of his faithfulness.

Haggai 1:3-11

f.

We are called to be a godly people who think, feel, and act in harmony with the principles of heaven.

1 Cor. 9:9-14

Matt. 23:23

g.

For the Spirit to recreate in us the character of our Lord all members are encouraged to involve themselves only in those things which will produce Christlike purity, health, and joy in their lives.

Eph. 5:1-21

2 Peter 3:10-14

h.

Therefore amusement and entertainment should meet the highest standards of Christian taste and beauty. While recognizing cultural differences, personal presentation should be modest and neat, befitting those whose true beauty does not consist of outward adornment but in the imperishable ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit

1 John 2:6

1 Cor. 6:19, 20

Rom. 12:1, 2

1 Cor. 10:31

i.

Because the Bible tells us that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, members are encouraged to care for them intelligently. Along with adequate exercise and rest, they should adopt the most healthful diet possible. Since tobacco, and the irresponsible use of drugs, narcotics and alcoholic beverages are harmful to our bodies; excessive use of them is strongly discouraged.

2 Cor. 10:5

Prov 24:30-35

Lev. 11:1-47

1 Tim 5:23

j.

In the cases of tobacco and narcotics, we believe that any is excessive.

k.

Similarly we believe that such practices as tattooing and body piercing desecrate our bodily temples.

Lev. 19:28

l.

We believe that all occult practises including witchcraft, spiritism, necromancy, soothsaying and divination are abhorrent to the Deity and are, therefore to be rigorously avoided.

Lev. 19:31

Lev. 20:6

Isa. 8:19

m.

Instead, we are to engage in whatever brings our thoughts and bodies into the discipline of Christ, who desires our wholesomeness, joy, and goodness.

Phil. 4:8

n.

As employers we must always strive to treat employees fairly.

Eph. 6:9

James 5:1-6

o.

As employees we must always work diligently, honestly and obediently as far as Divine law permits.

Eph. 6:5-8

a.

Marriage was divinely established in Eden and affirmed by Jesus to be a lifelong union between a man and a woman in loving companionship.

Gen. 2:18-25

b.

For the Christian a marriage commitment is to God as well as to the spouse, and should be entered into only between partners who share a common faith.

2 Cor. 6:14, 15

c.

Mutual love, honour, respect, and responsibility are the fabric of this relationship, which is to reflect the love, sanctity, closeness, and permanence of the relationship between Christ and His church.

1 Peter 3:1-4

Eph. 5:21-33

d.

Regarding divorce, Jesus taught that the person who divorces a spouse, except for fornication, and marries another, commits adultery. Although some family relationships may fall short of the ideal, marriage partners who fully commit themselves to each other in Christ may achieve loving unity through the guidance of the Spirit and the nurture of Christian friends.

Matt. 19:3-9

Matt. 5:31, 32

Mark 10:11, 12

Luke 16:18

1 Cor. 7:10, 11

e.

God blesses the family and intends that its members shall assist each other toward complete maturity.

Eph. 6:1-4

Deut. 6:5-7

f.

Parents are to bring up their children to love and obey the Lord and to respect their parents. By their example and their words they are to teach them that Christ is a loving disciplinarian, ever tender and caring, who wants them to become members of His body, the family of God.

Prov. 22:6

g.

Children should always respect their parents although, when they attain adulthood, if their parents are not Christian and rebuke them because of their beliefs whilst the honour of courtesy must be maintained, obedience to contra-scriptural instruction is not expected or encouraged.

Ex. 20:12

Matt. 10:34-39

Matt. 19:29, 30

h.

Increasing family closeness is one of the hallmarks of the final gospel message.

a.

There is a sanctuary in heaven, the true tabernacle, which the Lord set up and not man. In it Jesus Christ ministers on our behalf, making available to believers the benefits of His atoning sacrifice offered once for all on the cross.

Rev. 4:1, 2

Heb. 8:1-5

b.

He was inaugurated as our great High Priest and began His intercessory ministry at the time of His ascension.

Heb. 4:14-16

Heb. 1:3

c.

Following the prophetic period of 2300 “days,” He entered the second and last phase of His atoning ministry. It is a work of investigative judgment, which is part of the ultimate disposition of all sin, typified by the cleansing of the ancient Hebrew sanctuary on the Day of Atonement. In that typical service the sanctuary was cleansed with the blood of animal sacrifices, but the heavenly sanctuary artefacts are purified with the perfect sacrifice of the blood of Jesus.

Dan. 8:13, 14

Dan. 9:24-27

Num. 14:34

Lev. 16

Heb. 9:11-28

Dan. 7:9-27

d.

The investigative judgment reveals to heavenly intelligences who among the dead are asleep in Christ and therefore, in Him, and thus deemed worthy to have a part in the first resurrection. It also makes manifest who among the living are abiding in Christ, keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and in Him, therefore, are ready for translation into His everlasting kingdom.

Heb. 10:19-22

Rev. 12:17

Rev. 14:12

e.

This judgment vindicates the justice of God in saving those who believe in Jesus. It declares that those who have remained loyal to God shall receive the kingdom.

Rev. 20:12

Rev. 22:12

f. 

The completion of this ministry of Christ will mark the close of human probation before the Second Advent.

Rev. 14:6, 7

a.

Whilst we are still alive God longs for us to accept the free gift of salvation that He bought for us with His Son’s life. Jesus calls on every living person to follow Him and thus be saved.

John 14:6

Matt. 18:14

b.

They are not willing that any person should miss out on their gift.

2 Peter 3:9

c.

But, because God cannot be tempted and cannot lie, and because He has promised that, in Christ’s eternal kingdom, sin will be totally eliminated, He will be forced to destroy all sinners who have not sincerely repented. This will break His heart.

Gen. 6:6, 7

Rev. 20:15

d.

Once a person dies the first death their fate is sealed and their faith – or lack of it – and their deeds permanently inscribed in the heavenly record books. If their name appears in the Book of Life, they will be citizens in Christ’s kingdom.

Rev 13:8

Rev. 20:12

Luke 10:20

Rev. 3:5

e.

If they wilfully sinned – transgressed the law – after receiving knowledge of the truth, they will perish in the second death and the Deity will bitter tears of anguish over them. 

Heb. 10:26, 27

1 John 3:4

2 Thes. 1:7-10

a.

The thousand-year reign of Christ with His saints in heaven will be between the first and second resurrections. This is sometimes referred to as “The Millennium.”

Rev. 20:1-10

b.

During this time the wicked dead will be judged; the earth will be utterly desolate, without living human inhabitants, but occupied by Satan and his angels bound by chains of powerlessness.

1 Cor. 6:2, 3

Jer. 4:23-26

Rev. 20:11-15

c.

At its close Christ with His saints and the Holy City will descend from heaven to earth. The unrighteous dead will then be resurrected, and with Satan and his angels will surround the city; but fire from God will consume them and cleanse the earth.

Rev. 21:1-7

Rev. 20:7-15

Mal. 4:1

d.

The universe will thus be freed of sin and sinners forever.

Isa. 35

e.

On the new earth, in which righteousness dwells, God will provide an eternal home for the redeemed and a perfect environment for everlasting life, love, joy, and learning in His presence.

Isa. 65:17-25

Eze. 28:18, 19

Matt. 5:5

2 Peter 3:13

f.

For here God Himself will dwell with His people, and suffering and death will have passed away. The great conflict will be ended, and sin will be no more.

Rev. 11:15

Rev. 21:1-7

Rev. 22:1-4

g.

All things, animate and inanimate, will declare that God is love; and He shall reign forever.    

Rev. 22:5