Our doctrine rests on the verbal inspiration of Scripture and the historic Declaration of Faith held by the Church of God since 1886. Tap each heading to read the full article.
We believe in the verbal inspiration of the Bible, and in one God eternally existing in three persons — Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, crucified, buried, raised from the dead, and now seated at the right hand of the Father as our Intercessor.Declaration of Faith, Articles 1–3
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God; repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness. Justification, regeneration and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ alone.Declaration of Faith, Articles 4–5
We believe in sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ, the Word, and the Holy Ghost — and that holiness is God's standard of living for His people, a balanced life of spirit, mind and body.Declaration of Faith, Articles 6–7
We believe in the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart, and that speaking with other tongues, as the Spirit gives utterance, is the initial evidence of this baptism.Declaration of Faith, Articles 8–9
We practice water baptism by immersion for all who repent, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost; we observe the Lord's Supper and the washing of the saints' feet; and we believe divine healing is provided for all in the Atonement.Declaration of Faith, Articles 10–12
We believe in the premillennial second coming of Jesus — first to resurrect the righteous dead and catch away the living saints, and then to reign on the earth for a thousand years — followed by the bodily resurrection, eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.Declaration of Faith, Articles 13–14
A quick-reference summary of the doctrinal foundation every assembly holds in common.
We practice self-control, abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and any addictive or mood-altering substance, and from anything offensive to others or that leads to enslavement.
We dress and present ourselves in a way that honours our Christian testimony, avoiding pride, elaborateness or sensuality, and valuing a meek and quiet spirit above outward adornment.
We seek to be good citizens, to correct social injustice, and to protect the sanctity of life — standing for the unborn, the underprivileged, and the equal worth of every person.
We give priority to family life, the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong covenant, and a Christlike order of love and mutual responsibility in the home.
We pursue purity in body, in what we watch, read and listen to, and a life of personal integrity that bears the fruit of the Spirit and reflects the character of Christ.
We practice prayer, worship, fasting and study; we commit to faithful church fellowship and tithing; and we steward our time, talents and resources for the glory of God.