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  • What We Believe

    STATEMENT OF FAITH AND PRINCIPLES OF CTEA

    The scriptures, known as the Bible, are the inspired Word of God, the infallible and all-
    sufficient rule of faith, practice and conduct. This statement of fundamental truths is not intended as a creed for the Association, but as a basis of unity for a Full Gospel Ministry. (1 Cor. 1:10)

    1. The Bible is the inspired Word of God. (2Tim. 3:15~16; 2Pet 1:21)

    2. The unity of the One true and living God, who is Eternal, Self-existent “I AM”, who has also revealed Himself as One Being in Three Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29; Matt. 28:19)

    3. The fall of man, who was created pure and upright, but fell by voluntary transgression. (Gen. 1:26~31; Gen. 3:1~17; Rom. 5:12~21)

    4. Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, according to the scriptures, was buried and raised from among the dead on the third day according to scriptures, and through His blood we have redemption. (Titus 2:1; Titus 3:5~7; Rom. 10:8~15; 1Cor. 15:3~4) This experience is also known as the New Birth and is an instantaneous and complete operation of the Holy Spirit upon initial faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. (John 3:5~6; 1Pet. 1:23; 1John 3:1)

    5. Baptism by immersion in water is enjoined upon, by all who have really repented and have truly believed with all their hearts in Christ as Savior and Lord. (Matt. 28:19; Matt. 3:13; Mark 1:9~10; Acts 8:36~39)

    6. The baptism in the Holy Spirit, the initial evidence of which is speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. (Acts 2:4, 10:44~46, 11:14~17, 19:6; Isa. 8:18)

    7. Holiness in life and conduct in obedience to the command of God, “Be ye holy for I am holy.” (1Pet. 14:16; Heb. 12:14; 1Thess. 5:23; 1John 2:6, 1Cor. 13)

    8. Deliverance from sickness by divine healing, as provided for in the atonement. (Isa. 53:4~5; Matt. 8:16~17)

    9. Breaking of bread is enjoined upon all believers until the Lord comes. (Luke 22:19~20; 1Cor. 11:20~34)

    10. The pre-millennial second coming. The Lord Jesus Christ is the blessed hope set before all believers. (1Cor. 15:22~24; 1Thess. 4:13~18, 1Cor. 15:51~57)

    11. Everlasting punishment is the portion of all who are not written in the Book of Life. (Rev. 20:10~15)

    12. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the offices have been set by God in the Association as recorded in the New Testament. (1Cor. 12:4~11, 28; Eph. 4:7~16)

    13. In the entirety of Scripture, there are no cases found anywhere that cite examples of same sex marriage, but, throughout Scripture, sexual relationships between individuals of the same sex is condemned and often judged by God. (Gen. 19:13; Lev. 18:22, Lev. 20:13; 1Kings 14:24, 15:12, 22:26; 2 Kings 23:7; Rom. 1:24~32). Based upon the teachings of Holy Scripture that marriage is, and only can be, the union of one man and one woman in the bonds of holy matrimony as stated by Jesus Christ in Mark 10:6~9 and 1Cor. 6:9~11.

    14. Life begins at conception, every individual becomes a living soul at the beginning of conception, thus we believe in the value of life.

  • We welcome anyone who feels that they would like to come under an anointed ministry and its covering. We extend an open door to assist you.

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