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Doctrinal
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Biblical Ways of Worship |
Marriage Policy
Doctrinal Statement
The following is Article IV of
the Constitution & Bylaws of The Church, effective March 1,
1978.
- We believe in one God: Father, Son,
& Holy Spirit - Creator of all things.
- We believe that the Lord Jesus
Christ, God's only begotten Son, was conceived of the
Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified,
died, buried, resurrected, and ascended into Heaven and
is now at the right hand of God the Father, who is true
God and true man.
- We believe in the Bible in it's
entirety to be the inspired Word of God and the
infallible rule of faith and conduct.
- We believe in the resurrection of
the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the
eternal punishment of the lost.
- We believe in personal salvation of
believers through the shed blood of Jesus.
- We believe in sanctification through
the Word of God by the Holy Spirit and in the personal
holiness of heart and life.
- We believe in divine healing through
faith in the name of Jesus Christ, and that healing in
included in the atonement.
- We believe in water baptism and the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit as distinct from the New
Birth, in speaking with tongues as the Spirit of God
gives utterance, in the gifts of the Spirit, and the
evidence of the fruit of the Spirit. We believe all
these are valuable to the believer.
- We believe in the Christian's hope.
. .the soon coming personal return of the Lord Jesus
Christ (for His Church).
- We believe in evangelism and
missionary work in accordance with the Great Commission.
The following is a portion of
Article VI, Membership Standards
- Evidence of a genuine experience in
regeneration by the New Birth.
- Evidence of a consistent Christian
life.
- Fully subscribed to the tenants of
faith.
- Willingness to contribute regularly
to the support of the Church according to his or her
ability.
- Members who are under age 16 shall
be considered associate members and have full spiritual
fellowship privileges but shall not have a voice in the
government of the church.
Statement
of Faith
The Following is Article
IV of The Constitution and Bylaws of The Lighthouse Church.
- We Believe in one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
– Creator of all things.
- We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s only
begotten Son, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of
the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, buried,
resurrected , and ascended into Heaven and is now seated
at the right hand of God the Father, who is true God and
true man.
- We believe in the Bible in its entirety to be the
inspired Word of God and the infallible rule of faith
and conduct.
- We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the
eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal
punishment of the lost.
- We believe in the personal salvation of believers
through the shed blood of Jesus.
- We believe in sanctification through the Word of God
by the Holy Spirit and in personal holiness of heart and
life.
- We believe in divine healing through faith in the
name of Jesus Christ, and that healing is included in
the atonement.
- We believe in water baptism and the Baptism of the
Holy Spirit as distinct from the new birth, in speaking
with tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance, in
the gifts of the Spirit, and the evidence of the fruit
of the Spirit. We believe all these are valuable to
believers.
- We believe in the Christian’s hope… the soon coming
personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ (for His
Church).
- We believe in evangelism and missionary work in
accordance with the Great Commission.
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Biblical Ways of Worship
THE
WORSHIP OF GOD…
“thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt
thou serve.”
(Matthew 4:10) “O come let us worship
and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.”
(Psalm 95:6) “For we are the circumcision, which worship God
in Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus and have no
confidence in the flesh.” (Philippians 3:3)
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THE
CLAPPING OF HANDS, AND AUDIBLE PRAISE TO GOD... “O
clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with a voice
of triumph.” (Psalm 47:1) “By Him therefore let us offer the
sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit
of our lips giving thanks to His name.” (Hebrews 13:15)
THE USE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, AND
DANCING UNTO THE LORD...
“ Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him
with the psaltry and harp. Praise Him with the timbrel and
dance. Praise Him with stringed instruments and organs.
Praise Him upon cymbals. Praise Him upon the high sounding
cymbals.” (Psalm 150:3-5) “Let them praise His name in
the dance: Let them sing praises unto Him with timbrel and
harp.” (Psalm 149:3)
THE LIFTING OF HOLY HANDS…
“Thus will I bless Thee while I live: I will lift up my
hands in Thy name.” (Psalm 63:4) “Lift up your hands
in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.” (Psalm 134:2) “I will
therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy
hands, without wrath and doubting.” (1 Timothy 2:8)
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THE
LAYING ON OF HANDS, AND ANOINTING WITH OIL… “They
shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” (Mark
16:18) “Is any sick among you? Let him call for the
elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing
him with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:14)
THE SPEAKING AND SINGING IN TONGUES
AND IN ENGLISH…
”For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth,
but my understanding is unfruitful. What is it then? I will
pray with the spirit, and I will pray with understanding
also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the
understanding also.” (1 Corinthians 14:14 -15)
THE INTERPRETATION OF TONGUES AND
PROPHECY…
”But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every
man to profit withal...To another divers kinds of tongues;
to another the interpretation of tongues.” (1 Corinthians
12:7, 10)
“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to
edification, and exhortation, and comfort.” (1 Corinthians
14:5)
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