LEADERS ALIVE INT'L
Statement of Belief
God: We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons, namely the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, He loves each individual personally and has a divine plan for every life.
Jesus: We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. We believe that Jesus was tempted in every way, yet lived a sinless life. We believe that He was physically crucified, buried, and rose from the dead in three days, and that He ascended to heaven and today is at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor. We believe that His Name is the only way to the Father; whether in prayer or for salvation.
The Holy Spirit: We believe the Holy Spirit to be equal in the Godhead with the Father, and the Son of God - Jesus. We believe that the work of the Holy Spirit is to convict the world of sin, effect the new birth, give guidance in life for continued cleansing and sanctification, empower for service, and enable the saints for perseverance in faith and holiness. We believe that the Holy Spirit’s interpretation is the only way to understand the written Word of God and that he also gives divine revelation on relevant situations that believers find themselves walking in. We also believe in baptism with the Holy Ghost and that it is subsequent to a cleansed heart.
The Bible: We believe in the complete inspiration of the bible in its original text, and that every word is the inspired, infallible Word of God, and that every soul will be judged according to the word of God. We believe the Word is God and God is the Word; God being revealed in the written Word by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We caution every soul to use wisdom with the many loose translations and versions available today.
Sin: We believe in the Genesis account of creation; that the universe was created in six literal (24) hour days. We believe that by the Breath of God man became a living soul that will never die, but due to the sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden, all mankind is inherently born with a sinful nature, estranged from God, and in need of redemption.
Salvation: We believe that salvation (justification, regeneration, the new birth) only comes by faith in the shed blood of Jesus on the Cross of Calvary and that faith produces repentance from sin, Salvation is a free gift of God, given by His vast, abundance grace.
Baptism: We believe that baptism is an outward sign, subsequent to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that those who have experienced genuine salvation by faith in Jesus will seek believer’s baptism; we believe it to be imperative to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, as Jesus commanded. We believe that immersion is the Biblical application.
The Church: We believe the church is the assembly of those that have been called out of sins darkness into His marvelous light, and those that have truly been called out will walk in sanctification, holiness, and the victorious life through God’s grace. We believe the book of Acts was written as an account of the activity of the details beginnings of the Church, and also serves as a template or blueprint for the desires of God for His Bride. We believe that the New Testament Church continues still today as a living organism, Jesus Christ being the Head, by those who trust in His Holy Spirit, to guide them into all truth.
Church Leadership: We hold and affirm Ephesians 4:11-16 to be the standard in purpose, function, and application for the New Testament Church. We believe that the offices of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher shall chart the direction of the church.
The Gifts of the Spirit: We believe that all the gifts (or manifestations) of the Holy Ghost are the reality of His presence, power and direction in the Church today and always. These gifts are given for the edification and building of the Church in every culture and every age. Although the enemy of our souls introduces counterfeit spirits, along with abuse and excess, we cannot reject the Holy Spirit and His gifts as God’s provision for the Church. Using the Holy Scriptures as our foundation, we freely embrace the prerogative of the Holy Spirit to reveal Himself and work through “each one individually as He wills.” (1 Co. 12:11)
The Second Coming of Jesus: We believe in His imminent, personal, second coming as the Judge of all the souls that have ever lived. He will judge righteously and impartially, declaring the reward of the righteous into eternal life and bliss with all the redeemed in heaven, and sinners into eternal damnation in hell because of their rejection of God’s salvation plan.
Human Sexuality: We believe that God has given to us the gift of sexuality which must be exercised only within the boundaries of covenanted, lifelong, and heterosexual marriage. Intimate sexual relationships outside of marriage and sexual relationships between persons of the same sex are immoral and sinful. Specifically we believe the Bible condemns homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery, pornography, and other forms of licentiousness as sinful perversions of the divine gift of sexuality. 1 Cor. 5, 1 Cor. 6:9-11, Rev. 21:8
Family and Relationship: We believe that God has instituted the family as the foundational unit of human society and it begins with the legitimate marriage of one man and one woman. We believe that death is the only separation allowed by Almighty God for remarriage. Within the marriage structure, as He has ordained, parents are responsible to instruct their children in Christian faith and conduct, to set before them godly and consistent examples of the same, and in every way to “bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” In the ordering of family life, Scripture requires: “Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord . . . husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it . . . children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” Eph 5:22-33, Eph 6:1-4, Col 3:20-21
Male and Female Order in the Church: We believe that God made man and woman with distinct and unique gifts and callings. Each has the blessing of opportunity for salvation, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and for ministry. We do believe the scripture teaches that man is called and set forth to be the leader and teacher in the church and that woman is to be under man’s authority. We believe it is unbiblical for women to be in leadership, to preach, or teach in a position outside of ministry to women or to children. 1 Cor 14:34-38, 1 Tim 2:11&12, 1 Pet 3:1-6
Human Life: The sanctity and dignity of human life demands respect for all human life, especially in its most vulnerable stages and conditions. We believe that human life begins at conception and that the unborn child is a living human being. Abortion constitutes the unjustified, unexcused taking of unborn human life. Abortion is murder. We reject any teaching that abortions of pregnancies due to rape, incest, birth defects, gender selection, birth or population control, or the physical or mental well being of the mother are acceptable. We further believe that the killing of the weak, the physically challenged, the mentally ill, or the aged, whether by a deliberate act or by coercing or assisting a person to commit suicide is immoral and sinful in the eyes of Almighty God. Psa 139:13-16, Jer 1:5
Addendum to Statement of Faith: The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. We do believe, however, that the foregoing Statement of Faith accurately represents the teaching of the Bible and, therefore, is binding upon all Board Trustees, officers, employees, and activities of the organization. 2 Tim 3:16&17, 1 Pet 1:19-21
Jesus: We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. We believe that Jesus was tempted in every way, yet lived a sinless life. We believe that He was physically crucified, buried, and rose from the dead in three days, and that He ascended to heaven and today is at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor. We believe that His Name is the only way to the Father; whether in prayer or for salvation.
The Holy Spirit: We believe the Holy Spirit to be equal in the Godhead with the Father, and the Son of God - Jesus. We believe that the work of the Holy Spirit is to convict the world of sin, effect the new birth, give guidance in life for continued cleansing and sanctification, empower for service, and enable the saints for perseverance in faith and holiness. We believe that the Holy Spirit’s interpretation is the only way to understand the written Word of God and that he also gives divine revelation on relevant situations that believers find themselves walking in. We also believe in baptism with the Holy Ghost and that it is subsequent to a cleansed heart.
The Bible: We believe in the complete inspiration of the bible in its original text, and that every word is the inspired, infallible Word of God, and that every soul will be judged according to the word of God. We believe the Word is God and God is the Word; God being revealed in the written Word by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We caution every soul to use wisdom with the many loose translations and versions available today.
Sin: We believe in the Genesis account of creation; that the universe was created in six literal (24) hour days. We believe that by the Breath of God man became a living soul that will never die, but due to the sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden, all mankind is inherently born with a sinful nature, estranged from God, and in need of redemption.
Salvation: We believe that salvation (justification, regeneration, the new birth) only comes by faith in the shed blood of Jesus on the Cross of Calvary and that faith produces repentance from sin, Salvation is a free gift of God, given by His vast, abundance grace.
Baptism: We believe that baptism is an outward sign, subsequent to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that those who have experienced genuine salvation by faith in Jesus will seek believer’s baptism; we believe it to be imperative to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, as Jesus commanded. We believe that immersion is the Biblical application.
The Church: We believe the church is the assembly of those that have been called out of sins darkness into His marvelous light, and those that have truly been called out will walk in sanctification, holiness, and the victorious life through God’s grace. We believe the book of Acts was written as an account of the activity of the details beginnings of the Church, and also serves as a template or blueprint for the desires of God for His Bride. We believe that the New Testament Church continues still today as a living organism, Jesus Christ being the Head, by those who trust in His Holy Spirit, to guide them into all truth.
Church Leadership: We hold and affirm Ephesians 4:11-16 to be the standard in purpose, function, and application for the New Testament Church. We believe that the offices of Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher shall chart the direction of the church.
The Gifts of the Spirit: We believe that all the gifts (or manifestations) of the Holy Ghost are the reality of His presence, power and direction in the Church today and always. These gifts are given for the edification and building of the Church in every culture and every age. Although the enemy of our souls introduces counterfeit spirits, along with abuse and excess, we cannot reject the Holy Spirit and His gifts as God’s provision for the Church. Using the Holy Scriptures as our foundation, we freely embrace the prerogative of the Holy Spirit to reveal Himself and work through “each one individually as He wills.” (1 Co. 12:11)
The Second Coming of Jesus: We believe in His imminent, personal, second coming as the Judge of all the souls that have ever lived. He will judge righteously and impartially, declaring the reward of the righteous into eternal life and bliss with all the redeemed in heaven, and sinners into eternal damnation in hell because of their rejection of God’s salvation plan.
Human Sexuality: We believe that God has given to us the gift of sexuality which must be exercised only within the boundaries of covenanted, lifelong, and heterosexual marriage. Intimate sexual relationships outside of marriage and sexual relationships between persons of the same sex are immoral and sinful. Specifically we believe the Bible condemns homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication, adultery, pornography, and other forms of licentiousness as sinful perversions of the divine gift of sexuality. 1 Cor. 5, 1 Cor. 6:9-11, Rev. 21:8
Family and Relationship: We believe that God has instituted the family as the foundational unit of human society and it begins with the legitimate marriage of one man and one woman. We believe that death is the only separation allowed by Almighty God for remarriage. Within the marriage structure, as He has ordained, parents are responsible to instruct their children in Christian faith and conduct, to set before them godly and consistent examples of the same, and in every way to “bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” In the ordering of family life, Scripture requires: “Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord . . . husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it . . . children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.” Eph 5:22-33, Eph 6:1-4, Col 3:20-21
Male and Female Order in the Church: We believe that God made man and woman with distinct and unique gifts and callings. Each has the blessing of opportunity for salvation, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and for ministry. We do believe the scripture teaches that man is called and set forth to be the leader and teacher in the church and that woman is to be under man’s authority. We believe it is unbiblical for women to be in leadership, to preach, or teach in a position outside of ministry to women or to children. 1 Cor 14:34-38, 1 Tim 2:11&12, 1 Pet 3:1-6
Human Life: The sanctity and dignity of human life demands respect for all human life, especially in its most vulnerable stages and conditions. We believe that human life begins at conception and that the unborn child is a living human being. Abortion constitutes the unjustified, unexcused taking of unborn human life. Abortion is murder. We reject any teaching that abortions of pregnancies due to rape, incest, birth defects, gender selection, birth or population control, or the physical or mental well being of the mother are acceptable. We further believe that the killing of the weak, the physically challenged, the mentally ill, or the aged, whether by a deliberate act or by coercing or assisting a person to commit suicide is immoral and sinful in the eyes of Almighty God. Psa 139:13-16, Jer 1:5
Addendum to Statement of Faith: The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our faith. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe. We do believe, however, that the foregoing Statement of Faith accurately represents the teaching of the Bible and, therefore, is binding upon all Board Trustees, officers, employees, and activities of the organization. 2 Tim 3:16&17, 1 Pet 1:19-21