Statement of Faith

Dimensions In Christ Fellowship’s
Statement of Beliefs

1. THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED !
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to men, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason (2 Tim. 3:15, 17; 1 Pet. 1:23-25; Heb. 4:12)

2. THE ONE TRUE GOD
The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternal self-existent, self-revealed “I Am,” and has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship and association, by simultaneously existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isa. 43:10, 11; Matt. 28:19).

3. MAN: HIS FALL AND REDEMPTION
Man was created good and upright, for God said, “Let us make man in our image and after our likeness.” But man, by voluntary transgression, fell and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen. 1:26-31; Gen. 3:17; Rom. 5:12-21).

4. THE SALVATION OF MAN
A. Conditions of Salvation
The Grace of god, which brings salvation, has appeared to all men, through the preaching of repentance toward God and through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; man is saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, and being justified by grace, has become heir of God according to the hope of eternal life (Titus 2:11, 3: 5-7, Rom. 10:13-15; Luke 24:47).

B. Evidences of Salvation
The inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Rom. 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life/lifestyle of holiness (1 Thess. 4:7, 2 Tim. 1:9)

5. BAPTISM IN WATER
The ordinance of baptism by burial with Christ should be observed (as commanded in the Scriptures) by all that have repented of their sins and in their hearts have believed on Christ as their Savior and Lord. In doing so, they declare to the world that they have died with Christ been raised with Christ, have been released to walk with Him in newness of life (Matt. 28:19; Acts 19:47, 48; Rom. 6:4).

6. THE LORD’S SUPPER (COMMUNION)
The Lords Supper, consisting of the elements, bread and fruit of the vine, is the symbol expressing our sharing in a memorial to His suffering and death, and prophecy of His 2nd coming, and is enjoined to all believers “until He comes” (John 6:48, 51, 53-57; Luke 22:19, 20; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 Cor. 11:25).

7. THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER
All believers should eagerly expect and earnestly seek the Promise of the Father, which is the baptism with the Holy Spirit and His consuming fire. With it comes the infilling of power for life and service, and the bestowment of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8: 1 Cor. 12:1-31). This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the New Birth (Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9).

8. SANCTIFICATION
By the power of the Holy Spirit we strive to obey the command, “Be ye holy, for I am
holy.” Sanctification is the will of God for all believers, and should be earnestly
pursued by walking in obedience to God’s Word (Heb. 12:14; 1 Pet. 1: 15, 16; 1
Thess. 5:23, 24; 1 John 2:6).

9. THE CHURCH
The church is the holy body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with
divine appointments for the fulfillment of the great commission. Each believer is an
integral part of the Church, and their names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life
(Eph. 2:22; Luke 10:19-20; Matt. 28:16-20, Mark 16:14-20; 1 Cor. 12; Eph. 1:22-23)

10. MINISTRY !
Divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for a two-fold purpose:

1. The evangelization of the world, and

2. The edification of the body of Christ (Mark 15:15,20; Eph. 4:11-13) !

11. DIVINE HEALING
We believe in the healing of the body, or divine healings in its varied aspects as practiced in the early church and is provided by the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and is the privileged of all believers (Isa. 53:4,5; Matt. 8:16,17; Mark 16:18; John 5:14; Acts 4:30; Rom. 8:11; 1Cor. 12:9; James 5:14) !!!

12. THE BLESSED HOPE
The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation, together with those who are alive and remain unto the Lord, is imminent (is about to occur) and is blessed hope of the church (1 Thess. 4:16; Rom 6:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51, 52)

13. THE MILLENNIAL REGIN OF JESUS
The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, the salvation of national Israel, and the millennial reign of Christ on the earth are scriptural promises and our hope (2 Thess. 1:7; Rev. 19: 11-16; Rom 11:25; Rev. 20:1-7).

14. THE LAKE OF FIRE
The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and whosoever is not found written in the Lamb’s Book of Life shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burns fire and brimstone, which is the second death (Rev. 19:20; 20:10-15).

15. THE NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH
We, as promised in the scriptures, look for a new heavens and a new earth wherein dwells righteousness (2 Pet. 3:13; Rev 21:1).

16. THE GIFT OF TONGUES AND TONGUES
The gift of tongues is a spiritual gift given to some believers when they are baptized in the Holy Spirit (1Cor. 12:10; 12:28-30). The primary use of the gift of tongues is for the edification of the Church (Acts 2:2-4; 19:6). Tongues (prayer language) are given to the believer for personal edification (Acts 14:2,4a).

17. TOTAL LIFE PROSPERITY
We believe that it is the will of God for all men to prosper spirit, soul, body, socially, financially, etc. (Psalm 23, III John 1:2, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 35:27, Luke 10:19, John 10:10, Matt 6: 33, Psalm 1-3).