FSGs: Forum-specific guidelines for Word of Faith Forum
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These guidelines do not replace the site-wide rules, but rather clarify the rule "Congregational Forums wishing to remain safe havens may choose to limit debate to members of their own denomination, insist that all posts conform to their creed etc."
Therefore, posters in this forum and its subforums must post in conformance with all of the following:
The site-wide rules
The congregation-wide guidelines
These forum-specific guidelines (FSGs)
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Guidelines for the Word of Faith Sub-Forum
The Congregation-Wide Guidelines apply to this forum. They outline the basic membership and debate guidelines for this forum. Additional guidelines are explained below.
Additional guidelines on debate: Only those who visibly display a Word of Faith icon may be members.
Statement of Faith:
1. Concerning the Godhead, WE BELIEVE in the one, true God. Our God is manifested in three separate, distinct, eternal Persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Spirit); these three are one (Deut. 6:4; Phil. 2:6; 1 John 5:7). God the Father is greater than all; the Sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28; John 16:28; John 1:14). The Son is the Word made flesh, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1; John 1:18; John 1:14). The Holy Ghost (Spirit) proceeds from the Father, is sent forth by the Son, and testifies of Him (Jesus) (John 14:16; John 15:26).
2. Concerning the Scriptures, WE BELIEVE all scripture is God-breathed, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfected, thoroughly furnished, to every good work. The Holy Spirit moved on the prophets and apostles of old to pen the holy scriptures. We fully affirm that all scripture, comprised of the 66 Books of the Bible (no apocrypha) from Genesis to Revelation, is our final authority over all else for determining faith and practice, and do not accept man's opinion, denominational doctrines, or any other document as equal to or above in authority to the scriptures (2 Tim 3:16-17; 1 Thess 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21; Ps 138:2).
3. Concerning Salvation, WE BELIEVE we believe that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Rom 3:23). We believe that by grace we are saved through faith, salvation can not be obtained through works, and that Jesus is the only way to receive the gift of salvation (Eph 2:8;John 14:6;Acts 4:12).
We believe that unless we are born again, we will not see the Kingdom of God, and while we were yet sinners, God demonstrated His Love for us by sending us His Son, Jesus to die for our sins (John 3:3; Rom 5:8).
We believe that when we repent, confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead, that we are now justified by his blood, and shall be saved from wrath through him (Luke 13:5; Rom 10:9-13; Rom 5:9).
We believe that Jesus' sacrifice for us is full and sufficient for our redemption and full restoration into right relationship with the Father, and when you have received the free gift of salvation, you become a new creature in Christ, old things are passed away and all things become new (Heb 7:27; Rom 3:21-22;2 Cor 5:17).
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return. As Christians, we believe if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (Heb 12:14; 1 Thess 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor 3:18; Phil 3:12-14; 1 Cor 1:30, 1 John 1:9).
The angels said to Jesus' disciples, "...This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven." His coming is imminent. When He comes, "...The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air..." Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years.(Acts 1:11; 1 Thess 4:16-17; Rev 5:10, 20:6).
We believe that those that physically die without receiving Jesus Christ and His sacrifice has no further opportunity to hear the Gospel and repent.They are eternally lost in the lake of fire, which is literal, along with the devil, his demons, Hell and Death. (Matt 25:41, 46; Heb 9:27, Rev. 20:10-14, 21:6-8).
4. Concerning the Holy Spirit, WE BELIEVE the Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received separately from the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38-39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:1-4).
We believe there are diversities of operations of the Spirit working in every member of the Body of Christ today for the common good. These operations are the work of one and the same Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will. (1 Cor 12:8-11).
5. Concerning divine healing, WE BELIEVE healing is for the total person; body, soul, and spirit and is wrought by the power of God. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Body of Christ today who will receive by faith. (James 5:14-15; Mark 16:18; Isa 53:4-5; Matt 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 Cor 12:9; 1 Cor 11:24-30; Acts 19:11-12).
6. Concerning water baptism, WE BELIEVE we are directly commanded by our Lord to be baptized in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Baptism in water is by immersion. It is for believers only and does not save a person. Thus we do not believe that intercession on our behalf achieves either salvation or baptism, nor do we recognize infant baptism or baptism for the dead. This ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19; Rom 6:4; Rom 10:9-10; Luke 13:3; Col 2:12; Acts 8:36-39).
7. WE BELIEVE whatsoever a man says, not doubting in his heart, but believing that those things which he says shall come to pass, that he shall have whatsoever he says. We believe we therefore need the word of God to transform us by the renewing of our mind and speak those things in faith, that the Word of God says, in submission to God. (Mark 11:22-26; Matt 8:8; Rom 10:8-10, 17; Rom 12:2; Prov 18:21; James 4:7)
8. WE BELIEVE that when Jesus died on the cross, He was separated from God, for He cried "My God My God why have your forsaken me? " because he took our sins upon Himself. (Isa 53:6; Ps 22:1; Matt 27:46; Rom 6:23; 2 Cor 5:21)
9. WE BELIEVE Jesus was sinless, but being our substitute, He descended into hell, fully paying for our sins. (Isa 53:10-11; Ps 16:10; Matt 12:38-40; Matt 27:46; Acts 2:27, 31; Eph 4:8-10; 1 John 4:10 )
10. WE BELIEVE Jesus died Spiritually, when the Spirit of God abandoned Him while Jesus was on the cross, causing Him to cry out "My God My God why have your forsaken me?" Jesus suffered Spiritual death so we could be made free from spiritual death by becoming born-again Christians. (Rev 1:18; Matt 27:46; John 3:2-8; 1 Pet 1:23; Isa 53:9; Acts 2:24; Rom 6:9; Ps 22)
11. WE BELIEVE Jesus was the Lamb of God who took away the sin of the whole world. He was not conceived in sin, nor did He ever sin, but He was made sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. After dying Spiritually on the cross, Jesus was taken into Hell where the Father raised Him up, from death to life, to become the first born-again man ever, the first of a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people known as born-again Christians. (Matt 26:28; 2 Cor 5:21; 1 Pet 2:9; Rev 1:5; John 1:29; Rev 7:14)
12. WE BELIEVE every good thing comes from God and anything that kills steal, or destroys is not from God, nor is it His will. He gives abundant life. It is the Holy Spirit who guides us into all truth, and the scriptures that instructs us, not negative situations. (2 Tim 3:16; John 16:13; Ps 145:9; James 1:17; John 10:10; Matt 7:11)
13. WE BELIEVE prosperity is for all believers, for the whole man, spirit, soul, and body.The Lord has pleasure in the prosperity of those who serve Him. (Josh 1:8; Ps 35:27; Ps 103:3; Ps 122:7; Prov 10:22; Prov 28:20; John 10:10; Gal 3:13; 3 John 1:2)
14. WE BELIEVE we are new creatures made righteous with Christ's righteousness, and it is not of ourselves. We are not unworthy new creatures or sinners saved by grace. We were sinners but now we are saved by grace. (Rom 10:10; 1 Cor 1:30; 2 Cor 5:17; 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9
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These guidelines do not replace the site-wide rules, but rather clarify the rule "Congregational Forums wishing to remain safe havens may choose to limit debate to members of their own denomination, insist that all posts conform to their creed etc."
Therefore, posters in this forum and its subforums must post in conformance with all of the following:
The site-wide rules
The congregation-wide guidelines
These forum-specific guidelines (FSGs)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guidelines for the Word of Faith Sub-Forum
The Congregation-Wide Guidelines apply to this forum. They outline the basic membership and debate guidelines for this forum. Additional guidelines are explained below.
Additional guidelines on debate: Only those who visibly display a Word of Faith icon may be members.
Statement of Faith:
1. Concerning the Godhead, WE BELIEVE in the one, true God. Our God is manifested in three separate, distinct, eternal Persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Spirit); these three are one (Deut. 6:4; Phil. 2:6; 1 John 5:7). God the Father is greater than all; the Sender of the Word (Logos) and the Begetter (John 14:28; John 16:28; John 1:14). The Son is the Word made flesh, the One Begotten, and has existed with the Father from the beginning (John 1:1; John 1:18; John 1:14). The Holy Ghost (Spirit) proceeds from the Father, is sent forth by the Son, and testifies of Him (Jesus) (John 14:16; John 15:26).
2. Concerning the Scriptures, WE BELIEVE all scripture is God-breathed, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfected, thoroughly furnished, to every good work. The Holy Spirit moved on the prophets and apostles of old to pen the holy scriptures. We fully affirm that all scripture, comprised of the 66 Books of the Bible (no apocrypha) from Genesis to Revelation, is our final authority over all else for determining faith and practice, and do not accept man's opinion, denominational doctrines, or any other document as equal to or above in authority to the scriptures (2 Tim 3:16-17; 1 Thess 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21; Ps 138:2).
3. Concerning Salvation, WE BELIEVE we believe that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Rom 3:23). We believe that by grace we are saved through faith, salvation can not be obtained through works, and that Jesus is the only way to receive the gift of salvation (Eph 2:8;John 14:6;Acts 4:12).
We believe that unless we are born again, we will not see the Kingdom of God, and while we were yet sinners, God demonstrated His Love for us by sending us His Son, Jesus to die for our sins (John 3:3; Rom 5:8).
We believe that when we repent, confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord, and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead, that we are now justified by his blood, and shall be saved from wrath through him (Luke 13:5; Rom 10:9-13; Rom 5:9).
We believe that Jesus' sacrifice for us is full and sufficient for our redemption and full restoration into right relationship with the Father, and when you have received the free gift of salvation, you become a new creature in Christ, old things are passed away and all things become new (Heb 7:27; Rom 3:21-22;2 Cor 5:17).
The Bible teaches that without holiness no man can see the Lord. We believe in the Doctrine of Sanctification as a definite, yet progressive work of grace, commencing at the time of regeneration and continuing until the consummation of salvation at Christ's return. As Christians, we believe if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (Heb 12:14; 1 Thess 5:23; 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor 3:18; Phil 3:12-14; 1 Cor 1:30, 1 John 1:9).
The angels said to Jesus' disciples, "...This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven." His coming is imminent. When He comes, "...The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air..." Following the Tribulation, He shall return to earth as King of kings, and Lord of lords, and together with His saints, who shall be kings and priests, He shall reign a thousand years.(Acts 1:11; 1 Thess 4:16-17; Rev 5:10, 20:6).
We believe that those that physically die without receiving Jesus Christ and His sacrifice has no further opportunity to hear the Gospel and repent.They are eternally lost in the lake of fire, which is literal, along with the devil, his demons, Hell and Death. (Matt 25:41, 46; Heb 9:27, Rev. 20:10-14, 21:6-8).
4. Concerning the Holy Spirit, WE BELIEVE the Baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation and is received separately from the new birth. This experience is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking in other tongues as the Holy Spirit Himself gives utterance (Matt 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38-39; Acts 19:1-7; Acts 2:1-4).
We believe there are diversities of operations of the Spirit working in every member of the Body of Christ today for the common good. These operations are the work of one and the same Spirit dividing to every man severally as he will. (1 Cor 12:8-11).
5. Concerning divine healing, WE BELIEVE healing is for the total person; body, soul, and spirit and is wrought by the power of God. It is provided for in the atonement of Christ, and is the privilege of every member of the Body of Christ today who will receive by faith. (James 5:14-15; Mark 16:18; Isa 53:4-5; Matt 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 Cor 12:9; 1 Cor 11:24-30; Acts 19:11-12).
6. Concerning water baptism, WE BELIEVE we are directly commanded by our Lord to be baptized in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Baptism in water is by immersion. It is for believers only and does not save a person. Thus we do not believe that intercession on our behalf achieves either salvation or baptism, nor do we recognize infant baptism or baptism for the dead. This ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Matt. 28:19; Rom 6:4; Rom 10:9-10; Luke 13:3; Col 2:12; Acts 8:36-39).
7. WE BELIEVE whatsoever a man says, not doubting in his heart, but believing that those things which he says shall come to pass, that he shall have whatsoever he says. We believe we therefore need the word of God to transform us by the renewing of our mind and speak those things in faith, that the Word of God says, in submission to God. (Mark 11:22-26; Matt 8:8; Rom 10:8-10, 17; Rom 12:2; Prov 18:21; James 4:7)
8. WE BELIEVE that when Jesus died on the cross, He was separated from God, for He cried "My God My God why have your forsaken me? " because he took our sins upon Himself. (Isa 53:6; Ps 22:1; Matt 27:46; Rom 6:23; 2 Cor 5:21)
9. WE BELIEVE Jesus was sinless, but being our substitute, He descended into hell, fully paying for our sins. (Isa 53:10-11; Ps 16:10; Matt 12:38-40; Matt 27:46; Acts 2:27, 31; Eph 4:8-10; 1 John 4:10 )
10. WE BELIEVE Jesus died Spiritually, when the Spirit of God abandoned Him while Jesus was on the cross, causing Him to cry out "My God My God why have your forsaken me?" Jesus suffered Spiritual death so we could be made free from spiritual death by becoming born-again Christians. (Rev 1:18; Matt 27:46; John 3:2-8; 1 Pet 1:23; Isa 53:9; Acts 2:24; Rom 6:9; Ps 22)
11. WE BELIEVE Jesus was the Lamb of God who took away the sin of the whole world. He was not conceived in sin, nor did He ever sin, but He was made sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. After dying Spiritually on the cross, Jesus was taken into Hell where the Father raised Him up, from death to life, to become the first born-again man ever, the first of a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people known as born-again Christians. (Matt 26:28; 2 Cor 5:21; 1 Pet 2:9; Rev 1:5; John 1:29; Rev 7:14)
12. WE BELIEVE every good thing comes from God and anything that kills steal, or destroys is not from God, nor is it His will. He gives abundant life. It is the Holy Spirit who guides us into all truth, and the scriptures that instructs us, not negative situations. (2 Tim 3:16; John 16:13; Ps 145:9; James 1:17; John 10:10; Matt 7:11)
13. WE BELIEVE prosperity is for all believers, for the whole man, spirit, soul, and body.The Lord has pleasure in the prosperity of those who serve Him. (Josh 1:8; Ps 35:27; Ps 103:3; Ps 122:7; Prov 10:22; Prov 28:20; John 10:10; Gal 3:13; 3 John 1:2)
14. WE BELIEVE we are new creatures made righteous with Christ's righteousness, and it is not of ourselves. We are not unworthy new creatures or sinners saved by grace. We were sinners but now we are saved by grace. (Rom 10:10; 1 Cor 1:30; 2 Cor 5:17; 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9
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