Beliefs

These teachings are not those of the Church of God of Prophecy but that what has been found to be promient teachings of the Word for us to live by today. We do not have nor go by any man-made creed or constitution. For we take the Bible as the Word of God, pure, inerrant, infallible Word of God. It is our light and guide to live a holy and righteous life, consecrated to God, abiding in Jesus and Jesus in us.

29 Promiont Teachings

We, the Church of God of Prophecy takes the whole bible rightly divided. These are 29 promient teachings from the Word that we trust will guide and help an indivdual to grow. These are in no way all teachings nor are they meant to be used as rules but as the scriptures teaches, we follow

REPENTANCE

Repentance is both a condition and an act; it is the state of being in Godly sorrow for sins committed and the act of turning from and forsaking those sins. ''For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be, repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death." 2 Corinthians 7:10. Also, read Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19. Repentance is a prerequisite for justification.

JUSTIFICATION

Justification is both a state and an act; it is the state of being void of offense toward God brought about by the act of God in forgiving actual transgressions for which one has repented. It is the result of repentance and faith. "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1. Also, read Romans 5:2-9; Titus 3:7. Justification precedes regeneration.

REGENERATION

Regeneration is an act of God performed in the justified heart whereby new, spiritual life is generated. Man is dead in trespasses and sin through Adam; he must be quickened or regenerated through Christ. It is a vital part of the plan of salvation by faith. "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost." Titus 3:5. Other Scriptures are Matthew 19:28; Ephesians 2:1, 4, 5. Regeneration is simultaneous with the new birth.

BORN AGAIN

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

SANCTIFICATION

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

HOLINESS

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

WATER BAPTISM

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

BAPTISM WITH THE HOLY GHOST

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

SPEAKING IN TONGUES

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

FULL RESTORATION OF THE GIFTS TO THE CHURCH

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

DIVINE HEALING

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

THE LORD'S SUPPER

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

WASHING THE SAINTS' FEET

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

TITHING AND GIVING

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

RESTITUTION WHERE POSSIBLE

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

PRE-MILLENNIAL SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

RESURRECTION

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

ETERNAL LIFE FOR THE RIGHTEOUS

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

ETERNAL PUNISHMENT FOR THE WICKED

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

TOTAL ABSTINENCE FROM LIQUOR OR STRONG DRINK

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

AGAINST USE OF TOBACCO, OPIUM, MORPHINE, ETC.

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

ON MEATS AND DRINKS

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

ON THE SABBATH

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

AGAINST WEARING GOLD FOR ORANMENT

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

AGAINST BELONGING TO LODGES

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

AGAINST SWEARING

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.

AGAINST DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE EVIL

To be born again is to become a new creature in Christ and a child of God. This new birth is the result of repentance, justification and regeneration. It is a definite and instantaneous experience wrought in the heart accompanied by a definite inner witness. There is no other way to enter the kingdom of God. (However, the new birth does not make one a member of the Church of God.) "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again." John 3:7. Read John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9; Romans 8:16; 1 John 3:14. The new birth is a prerequisite for the experience of sanctification.