WHO WE ARE
If you are considering affiliating with this association, the following may help you decide if this is right for you. Our beliefs is Full Gospel Restoration. Within that scope we come from many different venues. We have those who are old time pentecostal cherishing King James and yet on the other end of the spectrum we have those who are charismatic/evangelical who use different versions. We have cowboys, mountain men, bikers with tattoos, and Englishmen who would rather play soccer than football. We come to together at the foot of cross and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with any of the nine gifts being the evidence. (Of course we have those who believe it is tongues only.) WE DO NOT MAJOR on minors, nor when we gather to fellowship do we provoke arguments over our difference as our purpose is the unity of the brethren as we are not all a hand. a foot, or an eye. We believe each minister should be totally convinced as the Holy Spirit gives them revelation. We do NOT compromise on the essentials
A. The One True God
The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self - existent "I AM" the Creator of the heaven and earth, and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed Himself as three persons, embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; each whom, individually and collectively, is completely and perfectly God.
Duet. 6:4; Is. 43:10, 11; Matt. 28:19; Luke 3:22.
B. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.
Matt. 3:17; Luke 9:35; John 1:1-3; 17:5. The Scriptures
Declares:
1. His virgin birth. Matt. 1:23; Luke 1:26-35.
2. His sinless life. Heb. 7:26; 1 Pet. 2:22.
3. His miracles. Acts 2:22; 10:38.
4. His substitutionary work on the Cross. 2 Cor. 5:21.
5. His bodily resurrection from the dead.
Matt. 28:5-7; Luke 24:30; John 21:9-13.
6. His exaltation to the right hand of God. Acts 5:31; 7:55; Rom. 8:34; Eph. 1:20; Heb. 1:3.
7. His Triumphant return in power and glory. Is. 9:6-7; Matt. 24:27-30; Acts 1:11; 1 Cor. 11:26; Rev. 1:7; 19:11-16.
8. His 1,000 year reign on earth. Is. 9:6; 65:19-25; Dan. 7:13-14; Mic. 4:1-8; Zech. 14:1-9; Rev. 20:1-15.
C. The Scriptures are the Word of God.
The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God; are the revelation of God to humanity; are the infallible, all - sufficient, authoritative rule of faith, conduct, and practice; and are completely
reliable in all matters of history, science, and future events. 1 Sam. 15:29; 2 Tim. 3:16; Titus 1:2; Heb. 6:18; 2 Peter. 1:21.
1. Understanding Scripture
The Bible was given by God for ordinary people to understand. The Bible was not written in a secret code, but in the plain language of the day in which it was written. The New Testament church had no Bible-study helps, or systems of interpretation. Early Christians simple read the Scriptures, believed
them, and acted upon them. The FGRMC affirms that the Bible must be understood literally (to mean exactly what it says), unless there are compelling
reasons to understand it otherwise.
SECTION 2. Concerning Humanity
A. The Fall of Humanity
Mankind was created good and upright, for God said,
"Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." Gen. 1:26.
However, humanity by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death -- but also spiritual death, which is separation from God. Gen. 2:17; 3:6; Rom. 3:12; 5:12-19.
B. The Salvation of Humanity
Humanity's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Rom. 5:9; Heb. 9:22; Rev. 1:5.
1. The Conditions of Salvation
Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Luke 24:27; Acts 3:19; 11:21. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost (John 3:16; Titus 3:5), being justified by grace through faith (Eph. 2:8), a man or woman becomes an heir of God,
according to the hope of eternal life (Rom. 8:17; Titus 3:7).
2. The Evidences of Salvation
The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit. Rom. 8:16. The outward evidence to all mankind is a life of righteousness and true holiness. Eph. 4:24; Titus 2:12; 1 John2:3-5.
C. The Sanctification of the Believer
Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and a dedication to God. Rom. 12:1, 2; Gal. 5:24. The Scriptures teach a life of holiness without which no person shall see the Lord. Heb. 12:14
D. The Final Destination of Humanity
Upon death the saved go immediately to be with Jesus (Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 3:20), and the unsaved to punishment (Mark 9:48; Luke 12:5; 16:23; Rev. 20:14). There shall be a bodily resurrection of all dead, saved (1 Thess. 4:13-18; Rev. 20:4-6) and unsaved (Rev. 20:12-15). The saved shall go to everlasting life (Rev. 20:4-6; 21:7, 27), and the unsaved to everlasting punishment (Rev. 20:10-15; 21:8). Matt. 25:46; John 5:28,29.
We do expect our ministers to send in monthly reports of praise reports and prayer request, and a vow of 1% of all secular and religious income with a minimum of $12 should ones income be under $1200 a month. This way it is a burden upon no minister because we encourage this amount be on top of the tithe however if it is part of the tithe we leave that to the minister. We do hold that EVERY minister should be at LEAST tithing to the Lord. Blessings, Bishop Tice, General Bishop
If you are considering affiliating with this association, the following may help you decide if this is right for you. Our beliefs is Full Gospel Restoration. Within that scope we come from many different venues. We have those who are old time pentecostal cherishing King James and yet on the other end of the spectrum we have those who are charismatic/evangelical who use different versions. We have cowboys, mountain men, bikers with tattoos, and Englishmen who would rather play soccer than football. We come to together at the foot of cross and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with any of the nine gifts being the evidence. (Of course we have those who believe it is tongues only.) WE DO NOT MAJOR on minors, nor when we gather to fellowship do we provoke arguments over our difference as our purpose is the unity of the brethren as we are not all a hand. a foot, or an eye. We believe each minister should be totally convinced as the Holy Spirit gives them revelation. We do NOT compromise on the essentials
A. The One True God
The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self - existent "I AM" the Creator of the heaven and earth, and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed Himself as three persons, embodying the principles of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; each whom, individually and collectively, is completely and perfectly God.
Duet. 6:4; Is. 43:10, 11; Matt. 28:19; Luke 3:22.
B. The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ
The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.
Matt. 3:17; Luke 9:35; John 1:1-3; 17:5. The Scriptures
Declares:
1. His virgin birth. Matt. 1:23; Luke 1:26-35.
2. His sinless life. Heb. 7:26; 1 Pet. 2:22.
3. His miracles. Acts 2:22; 10:38.
4. His substitutionary work on the Cross. 2 Cor. 5:21.
5. His bodily resurrection from the dead.
Matt. 28:5-7; Luke 24:30; John 21:9-13.
6. His exaltation to the right hand of God. Acts 5:31; 7:55; Rom. 8:34; Eph. 1:20; Heb. 1:3.
7. His Triumphant return in power and glory. Is. 9:6-7; Matt. 24:27-30; Acts 1:11; 1 Cor. 11:26; Rev. 1:7; 19:11-16.
8. His 1,000 year reign on earth. Is. 9:6; 65:19-25; Dan. 7:13-14; Mic. 4:1-8; Zech. 14:1-9; Rev. 20:1-15.
C. The Scriptures are the Word of God.
The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God; are the revelation of God to humanity; are the infallible, all - sufficient, authoritative rule of faith, conduct, and practice; and are completely
reliable in all matters of history, science, and future events. 1 Sam. 15:29; 2 Tim. 3:16; Titus 1:2; Heb. 6:18; 2 Peter. 1:21.
1. Understanding Scripture
The Bible was given by God for ordinary people to understand. The Bible was not written in a secret code, but in the plain language of the day in which it was written. The New Testament church had no Bible-study helps, or systems of interpretation. Early Christians simple read the Scriptures, believed
them, and acted upon them. The FGRMC affirms that the Bible must be understood literally (to mean exactly what it says), unless there are compelling
reasons to understand it otherwise.
SECTION 2. Concerning Humanity
A. The Fall of Humanity
Mankind was created good and upright, for God said,
"Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." Gen. 1:26.
However, humanity by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death -- but also spiritual death, which is separation from God. Gen. 2:17; 3:6; Rom. 3:12; 5:12-19.
B. The Salvation of Humanity
Humanity's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Rom. 5:9; Heb. 9:22; Rev. 1:5.
1. The Conditions of Salvation
Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Luke 24:27; Acts 3:19; 11:21. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost (John 3:16; Titus 3:5), being justified by grace through faith (Eph. 2:8), a man or woman becomes an heir of God,
according to the hope of eternal life (Rom. 8:17; Titus 3:7).
2. The Evidences of Salvation
The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit. Rom. 8:16. The outward evidence to all mankind is a life of righteousness and true holiness. Eph. 4:24; Titus 2:12; 1 John2:3-5.
C. The Sanctification of the Believer
Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and a dedication to God. Rom. 12:1, 2; Gal. 5:24. The Scriptures teach a life of holiness without which no person shall see the Lord. Heb. 12:14
D. The Final Destination of Humanity
Upon death the saved go immediately to be with Jesus (Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 5:8; Phil. 3:20), and the unsaved to punishment (Mark 9:48; Luke 12:5; 16:23; Rev. 20:14). There shall be a bodily resurrection of all dead, saved (1 Thess. 4:13-18; Rev. 20:4-6) and unsaved (Rev. 20:12-15). The saved shall go to everlasting life (Rev. 20:4-6; 21:7, 27), and the unsaved to everlasting punishment (Rev. 20:10-15; 21:8). Matt. 25:46; John 5:28,29.
We do expect our ministers to send in monthly reports of praise reports and prayer request, and a vow of 1% of all secular and religious income with a minimum of $12 should ones income be under $1200 a month. This way it is a burden upon no minister because we encourage this amount be on top of the tithe however if it is part of the tithe we leave that to the minister. We do hold that EVERY minister should be at LEAST tithing to the Lord. Blessings, Bishop Tice, General Bishop