TENANT OF FAITH
The Bible shall be the rule and guide of faith as set forth in the statement of beliefs.
THE INSPIRED SCRIPTURES.
The scriptures, both Old and New testaments, are the inspired and infallible revelation of God to man and the authority of faith and conduct.
DMIA accepts the Bible as the revealed will of God, as the all-sufficient rule of faith and standard for daily living (2 Timothy. 3:15-17. 1 Thessalonians. 2:13. 2 Peter.1:21).
THE ONE TRUE GOD.
The one true God has revealed Himself as the ''I AM, ''The creator and redeemer of mankind.
We believe God eternally exist in three persons called Trinity which is comprised of God the father, God the son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.
(Isaiah. 43:10,11. Genesis. 1:1. Ephesians. 4:5-6).
THE DEITY OF JESUS.
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal son of God. The scriptures declare his virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, death, resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of God. (Revelation. 1:8. Hebrews. 1:3).
THE FALL OF MAN
Man was created good and upright, however, man voluntarily transgressed and fell, and thereby, is spiritually dead and away from God. (Genesis.1:26-27. Genesis. 2:17. Genesis. 3:6. Romans.5:12-19).
THE SALVATION OF MAN.
Man's only hope is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
Salvation is by faith through grace and demonstrated in repentance leading to a relationship with Jesus Christ. (John. 3:3. Romans. 12:13-15. Ephesians. 2:8)
ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH.
We believe that follwing faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new believer is commanded by the word of God to be baptized in water by full immersion in the name of the father, and the son, and the Holy Spirit.
We believe in a unique time of communion in the presence of God with the elements of bread and grape juice (the body and blood of Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus's sacrifice on the cross. (Mark. 16:16. 1 Corinthians. 11:23-26)
THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Given at pentecost, we believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promise of the father available to all Christians. It was sent by Jesus after His ascension to empower the church to preach the gospel throughout the whole earth. In the scripture the baptism of the Holy Spirit is accomplished by speaking in tongues (unknown prayer languages) (Acts. 1:4-8. Acts. 2:1-4. John. 14:15-17)
SANCTIFICATION
The act of separation from that which is evil and dedicating oneself to God and that which is good, upright, and morally pure. (Romans. 12:1-2. 1 Peter. 1:16. Hebrew. 12:14)
THE CHURCH AND IT'S MISSION
The church is the representative of Jesus on earth and is to carry out the great commission.
(Matthew. 28:19. Luke.19:10)
THE MINISTRY
A divinely called and spiritually ordained minister has been provided by God to lead the church in evangelism, worship, building the body, and general leadership of the church.
(Mark. 16:15-20. John. 4:23-24. Ephesians. 4:11,16)
DIVINE HEALING.
Is provided for today by the scriptures and included in the atonement for our sins. (Isaiah. 53:4-5. Matthew. 8:16-17. James. 5:14-16).
THE BLESSED HOPE AND SECOND COMING
The resurrection and rapture of all Christians dead and alive to meet Christ in the air is the blessed hope. The second coming of Christ includes the rapture and a return to earth by Christ with His saints for a thousand year reign. (Romans. 8:23. 1 Corinthians. 15:51-52.
Zechariah. 14:5. Matthew. 24:17,30)
THE FINAL JUDGEMENT.
There will be a final judgement at which all men will be judged. (Matthew. 25:46. Mark. 9:43-48
Revelation. 19:20)
THE NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH.
All of God's children will reign forever in a new heaven and a new earth. (2 Peter,3:13. Revelation. 21:22)
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