Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Our Beliefs

Our Beliefs

If someone claims that they are "friends" , or " associated " with this group, but they do not share regular weekly communion with our fellowship, they are not a part of us. We don't even know them.

We are not associated with any religious denominations nor advocate for any particular religious organizations. We place our faith in Christ Jesus and His Holy Word rather than placing faith in a membership to a religious society.

We are also not affiliated with the services that we use on this website, such as blogger, wordpress or hipcast.

It is our desire to do God's will from our hearts, and to do this we have accepted our doctrine, the 1611 King James Bible. We believe it is the Word of God. Because it is God's Word, rather than the word of man, we believe that the doctrines and teachings found within it's pages are God's direct commands for our lives.

We accept this bible alone as our authoritive source for all Christian teachings and doctrines. Because of this, there is no room for discussion on biblical truth. This creates unity within our group because we are united under the same doctrine. Everything we believe is backed up by the scriptures. If it's in this bible, we believe it. We have already been given a handbook with all of the answers.

This bible has been used for hundreds of years, both by church and laypeople as an accurate source of biblical teaching.

The entirety of this book, both Old and New Testaments have been given to us by the inspiration of God.

(Inspiration is Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind.)

2 Timothy 3:16-17 " All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. "

This book was not written by "men" but "Holy Men of God" filled with the Holy Ghost. Notice that this verse says "ALL" of scripture, as compared to "some".

2 Peter 1:20-21 " Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. "

The Scriptures were not of any "private interpretation. " The word private means something undertaken on an individual basis. The bible was not written by a group of individuals, but it was done as God spoke through many types of Holy Spirit filled men. A private interpretation would be doing something without God's intervention. This is why we refer to God's Word as the Word of God. Any one who is a true believer will receive the entirety of the scriptures as God's Holy Word.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 " For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe."

When we receive God's Word as the Word of God, it begins working in us. The scriptures pierce our hearts, correct us, rebuke us, comfort us and guide us to become people prepared for God's Kingdom.

The Apocryphal Books:

By the way, there are other books that are included in this bible known as the apocryphal books. These books were included as part of the Septuagint, (the Greek version of the Old Testament) but not included in the Hebrew Bible. We agree with others that these books have no scriptural authority.

The reason why is none of them is in the Hebrew language, which was alone used by the inspired historians and poets of the Old Testament. These books were never acknowledged as sacred Scriptures by the Jewish Church, so they certainlyl weren't sanctioned by our Lord. They were not allowed a place among the sacred books, during the first four centuries of the Christian Church.

Church Order

We do not suffer a woman to teach, nor usurp authority over a man. And we also do not allow a woman to speak in the church, This is a command of the Lord. Women are not allowed to teach the bible in any capacity, this is a man's responsibility.

People who do such things are heretics and do not have the Holy Spirit. Women are warmly welcome to attend, but they need to be in obedient in the church, just the same as the men.

We also join together in closed Holy Communion for members of this church who have demonstrated that they can take it worthily and understand the great gift of God's riches and grace found in the blood of His Son.

1 Cor. 11:29 " For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. "

The Authorized 1611 King James Bible is one of the largest most comprehensive works done in history. It’s been used in homes and churches for over almost 400 years.One of the most important points is that it was translated from the Textus Receptus, rather than the corrupted Sinaticus and Vaticanus manuscripts which most versions are translated from today.

It was done without any financial payment done to the translators! (Notice that false bibles today are sold! Making unrighteous mammon off of the scriptures!)

The 1611 King James Bible is quite different. They never recieved any payment for their work, they donated their time! The translation was done apparently by 54 scholars, working in 6 different committees. What they did is worked on the parts separately, at different locations, and then when they came together they compared for accuracy and harmony. It’s almost like a blind test. A lot of different committees, who come together and make sure that each of the other groups got it right. It was very well done!

There is only one bible you need, and it's the AV 1611!

ES