our beliefs
TENETS OF FAITH
The Bible shall be the rule and guide of faith as set forth in the Tenets of Faith. THE NEW GATHERING recognizes that it cannot, and does not desire to bind the conscience of individuals in areas where Scripture is silent. Rather, each believer is to be lead in those areas by God, to whom he or she alone is ultimately responsible. We believe the Tenets of Faith to be an accurate summary of what Scripture teaches.
The Inspired Scriptures - The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are the inspired and infallible revelation of God to man and the authority of faith and conduct. THE NEW GATHERING accepts the Bible as the revealed will of God, as the all-sufficient rule of faith and standard for daily living. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Peter 1:21)
The One True God - The one true God has revealed Himself as the "I Am," the Creator and Redeemer of mankind. We believe God eternally exist as the Triune God comprised of God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit. (Isaiah 43:10,11; Genesis 1:1; Ephesians 4:5-6)
The Deity of Jesus - The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. The Scriptures declare His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, death, resurrection, and ascension to the right hand of God. Who being brightness of His glory and the express image of His person. (Revelation 1:8; Hebrews 1:3)
The Fall of Man - Man was created good and upright; however, man voluntarily transgressed and fell, and thereby, is spiritually dead and away from God; needing redemption by God. (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:17, 3:6; Romans 5:12-19)
The Salvation of Man - Man's only hope is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation is by grace through faith and demonstrated in repentance leading to a relationship with Jesus Christ. (John 3:3; Romans 12:13-15; Ephesians 2:8)
Ordinances of the Church – We believe that following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new believer is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe in a unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread and cup (the body and blood of Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit - Given at Pentecost, we believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promise of the Father available to all Christians. He was sent by Jesus after the Lord’s ascension, to empower the Church to preach the gospel throughout the whole earth (Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-4; John 14:15-17).
Sanctification - The act of separation from that which is evil and dedicating oneself to God and that which is good, upright, and morally pure. Although sanctification is instant, there is a process of growth that continues through the Grace of God. (Romans 12:1, 2; 1 Peter 1:16; Hebrews 12:14; 2 Peter 3:18)
The Church and Its Mission - The Church is the representative of Jesus on earth and is to carry out the Great Commission. (Matthew 28:19; Luke 19:10) The Ministry - A divinely called and scripturally ordained minister has been provided by God to lead the church in evangelization, worship, building the body of believers, and general leadership of the church. (Mark 16:15-20; John 4:23-24; Ephesians 4:11, 16)
Divine Healing - Is provided for today by the Scriptures and included in the atonement for our sins. (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:14-16)
Gifts of the Spirit – Every member of the body has gifts differing according to the grace that is given to each. (Romans 12:6)
Human Relationships – We consider human relationships to be sacred and the human body to be treated as holy unto the Lord. As in all matters, we consider scripture to be the basis of our beliefs and practices related to human relationships including marriage, singleness and sexuality. God reserves sexual intimacy for marriage, which according to scripture is an interdependent, exclusive, and lifelong commitment between a man and a woman likeminded in love and faith. (Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:21-33; 1 Corinthians 7:1-11, 25-40)
The Blessed Hope and Second Coming - The resurrection and rapture of all Christians dead and alive to meet Christ in the air is the Blessed Hope. The Second Coming of Christ is the return to earth by Christ with His saints for a thousand-year reign. (Romans 8:23; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:17, 30)
The Final Judgment - There will be a final judgment at which all men will be judged; including rewards for those that love His appearing (believers). (Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20; 2 Tim 4:8)
The New Heaven and Earth - All of God's children will reign forever in a new earth. (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21, 22)