In the Light Ministries Statement of Faith
Introductory note: This is my personal statement of faith. Oftentimes I use the Hebrew name Yeshua instead of the English, Jesus. That doesn’t mean I demean the name of Jesus. Far from it. The name Yeshua is special because it was the name given to the Saviour in his own language. I enjoy having the freedom to use either name knowing it represents the same person.
~ Michael Gibson
I believe….
1. God was before all things and he alone is the Creator of the Universe. Isaiah 44:6
2. God is One in Being. Isaiah 45.21
3. He promised a Saviour who would take away our sins. Isaiah Chapter 53
4. This Saviour would be himself coming as a man. The biblical Messiah is the Son of God, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and the Prince of Peace. These are not separate divine Persons but manifestations of the One Spirit who is God. Isaiah 9:6
5. Yeshua lived as a man on Earth and at the same time God in heaven. John 3:13
6. He lived without sin that he might offer himself as an atonement for fallen man. Heb. 9:14
7. He taught the truth and did miracles. Acts 2:22
8. Was crucified and rose from the dead the third day. Romans 6:4
9. All must believe the Gospel to be saved. Mark 16:15
10. The complete and original plan of salvation was first preached on the day of Pentecost. Acts 2:1
Then Peter said unto them, Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38
11. Salvation is by grace. Grace is God exerting his power in the believers life enabling them to obey the truth. Phil. 2:13
12. The gifts of the Spirit are manifestations of the presence of Yashua. He gives them to all who believe according to his will and in answer to prayer. 1 Cor. 12
13. Every Christian is expected to obey the commands of Yeshua at all cost. Mark 9:43-48
14. Every Christian is called to be perfect even as the Father is perfect. Matt. 5:48
15. If a believer sins he can be forgiven through repentance and confession. 1 John 2:1
16. Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers are set in the Church for the perfecting of believers. Eph. 4:11
17. Yeshua will return to earth for his saints after the end time tribulation. This is our blessed hope. At least some of his people will still be living when he comes. The dead will first be raised then the living caught up into the clouds. They will all be given heavenly, immortal bodies. 1 Thess. 15-17 1 Cor. 15:49
18. Death is likened to sleep. The dead are not alive. The purpose of the resurrection is to make them alive again. 1 Cor. 15:20-23
19. The wicked will be judged and cast into the lake of fire. They will not gain immortality but die the second death. Matt. 10:28 Rev. 20:14
20. There will be a new heaven and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13
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