"What We Believe"
This page provides the basic of Teach All Nations Ministries foundational doctrine. Please feel free to contact us for more detail or clarification if needed.
Doctrine of Teach All Nations Ministries Inc.
DOCTRINES OF THE MINISTRY
THE BIBLE- We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and contains one harmonious and sufficiently complete system of the doctrine. We believe in the full inspiration of the Word of God. We hold the Word of God to be the only authority in all matters and assert that no doctrine can be true or essential, if it does not find a place in this Word.
THE FATHER- We believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Author and Creator of all things. The Old Testament reveals God in diverse manners, by manifesting his nature, character, and dominions. The Gospels in the New Testament give us knowledge of God the “Father” or “My Father,” showing the relationship of God to Jesus as Father, or representing Him as the Father in the Godhead, and Jesus himself that son (St. John 15:8; 14:20.) Jesus also gives God the distinction of “Fatherhood” to all believers when he explains God in the light of “Your Father” or “Your Father in Heaven” (St. Matthew 11:25).
THE SON- We believe that Jesus was and is eternal in his person and nature as the Son of God who was with God in the beginning of creation (St. John 1:1). We believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin called Mary according to the scripture (St. Matthew 1:18), thus giving the rise to our fundamental-belief in the Virgin Birth and to all of the miraculous events surrounding this Phenomenon (St. Matthew 1:18-25). We believe that Jesus Christ became the “suffering Servant” to man; this suffering servant came seeking to redeem man from sin and to reconcile him back to God, his Father (Romans 5:10). We believe that Jesus Christ is standing now as mediator between God and man (I Timothy 2:5).
THE HOLY GHOST –We believe the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, proceeds from the Father and the Son, is of the same substance, equal in power and glory, and is, together with the Father and the Son, to be believed in, obeyed, and worshiped. The Holy Ghost is a gift bestowed upon the believer for the purpose of equipping and empowering the believer, making him a more effective witness for service in the world. He teaches and guides one in all truth. (John 16:13; Acts 1:8; 8:39).
THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST- We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Ghost is an experience subsequent to conversion and sanctification and that tongue-speaking is the consequence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the manifestation of the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 10:46; 19;1-6). We believe that we are not baptized with the Holy Ghost in order to be saved, but that we are baptized with Holy Ghost because we are saved (Acts 19:1-6; John 3:5). When one receives a baptismal Holy Ghost experience, we believe one will speak with a tongue unknown to oneself according to the sovereign will of Christ. To be filled with the spirit means to be spirit-controlled as expressed by Paul in Ephesians 5:18-19. Since the charismatic demonstrations were necessary to help the early church to be successful implementing the command of Christ, we therefore, believe that a Holy Ghost experience should be sought by all saints today.
MAN- We believe that man was created holy by God, composed of body and soul. We believe that man, by nature, is sinful and unholy. Being born in sin he needs to be born again, sanctified and cleansed from all sins by the blood of Jesus. We believe that man is saved by confession and forsaking his sins, and believing on the Lord Jesus Christ, and that having become a child of God, by being born again and adopted into the family of God, he may, and should, claim the inheritance of the sons of God, namely the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
SIN- Sin, the Bible teaches, began in the angelic world (Ezekiel 28:11-19; Isaiah 14:12-20) and is transmitted into the blood of the human race through disobedience and deception motivated by unbelief (I Timothy 2:14). Adam’s sin, committed by eating of the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, carried with it a permanent pollution or depraved human nature to all his descendants. This is called “original sin.” Sin can now be defined as a volitional transgression against God and a lack of conformity to the will of God. We, therefore, conclude that man by nature, is sinful and that he hath fallen from a glorious and righteous state, and must be born again (St. John 3:7).
SALVATION – Salvation deals with the application of the work of redemption to the sinner with his restoration to divine favor and communion with God. This redemptive operation of the Holy Ghost upon sinners is brought about by repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, which brings about conversion, faith, justification, regeneration, sanctification, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Repentance is the work of God, which results in a change of mind in respect of man’s relationship to God. (St. Matthew 3:1, 2; 4:17; Acts 20:21). Faith is a certain conviction, wrought in the heart by the Holy Spirit, as to the truth of the Gospel and heart trust in the promises of God in Christ (Romans 1:17; 3:28; St. Matthew 9:22; Acts 26:18.) Conversion is that act of God whereby he causes the regenerated sinner, in His conscious life, to turn to him in repentance and faith (II Kings 5:15; II Chronicles 33:12; 13; St. Luke 19:8, 9; Acts 8:30). Regeneration is that act of God by which the principles of the new life is implanted in man, and the governing disposition of soul is made holy and the first holy exercise of this new disposition is secured. Sanctification is that gracious and continuous operation of the Holy Ghost, by which He delivers the justified sinner from the pollution of sin, renews his whole nature in the image of God and enables him to perform good works (Romans 6:4; 5:6; Col. 2:12; 3:1.)
ANGELS- the Bible uses the term “angel” (a heavenly body) clearly and primarily to denote messengers or ambassadors of God with such scripture references as Revelation 4:5, which indicates their duty in heaven to praise God; (Psalms 103:20) to do God’s will; (St. Matthew 18:10) to behold His face. But since heaven must come down to earth, they also have a mission to earth. The Bible indicates that they accompanied God in the creation, and also that they will accompany Christ in his return in Glory.
DEMONS - Demons denote unclean or evil spirits; they are sometimes called devils or demoniac beings. They are evil spirits belonging to the unseen or spiritual realm, embodied in human beings. The Old Testament refers to the prince of demons sometimes called Satan (adversary) or Devil as having power and wisdom, taking the habitation of other forms such as the serpent (Gen. 3:1). The New Testament speaks of the Devil as Tempter (St. Matt. 4:3) and it goes on to tell the works of Satan, the Devil, and Demons as combating righteousness and good in any form, proving to be an adversary to the saints. Their chief power is exercised to destroy the mission of Jesus Christ. It can well be said that the Christian Church believes in Demons, Satan, and Devils. We believe in their power and purpose. We believe they can be subdued and conquered as in the commandment to the believer by Jesus. (St. Mark 16:17) “In my name they shall cast out Satan and the word of the Devil and to resist him and then he will flee (WITHDRAW) from you.
THE CHURCH- The church forms a spiritual unity of which Christ is the divine head. It is animated by one Spirit, The Spirit of Christ; it professes one faith, shares our hope, and serves the King. It is the citadel of the truth and God’s agency for communicating to believers all spiritual blessings. The Church then is the object of our faith rather than of Knowledge.
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST - We believe in the second coming of Christ; that he shall come from heaven to earth, Personally, Bodily, Visibly (Acts 1:11; Titus 2:13, Matt. 16:27; 24:30; 25:30 like 21:27; John 1:14, 17, Titus 2:11), and that the Church the bride, will be caught up to meet Him in the air (I Thess. 4:16-17). We admonish all who have this hope to purify themselves, as He is pure.
DIVINE HEALING- Teach All Nations Ministries believes in and does practice Divine Healing. It is a commandment of Jesus to the Apostles (St. Mark 16:18). Jesus affirms his teachings on healing by explaining to his disciples, who were to be Apostles, that healing the afflicted is by faith (St Luke 9:40-41). Therefore, we believe that healing by Faith in God has scriptural support and ordained authority. St James’ writing in his epistles encourage elders to pray for the sick, lay hands upon them and to anoint them with oil, and that prayers with faith shall heal the sick and the Lord shall raise them up. Healing is still practiced widely and frequently in Teach All Nations Ministries, and testimonies to healing in our Church testify to this fact.
MIRACLES- Teach All Nations Ministries believes that miracles occur to convince men that the Bible is God’s Word. A miracle can be defined as an extraordinary visible act of Divine power, wrought by the efficient agency of the will of God, which has as it final cause the vindication of the righteousness of God’s Word. We believe that the works of God, which were performed during the beginning of Christianity do and will occur even today where God is preached, Faith in Christ is exercised, The Holy Ghost is active, and the Gospel is Promulgated in the truth (Acts 5:15; 6:8; 9:40; Luke 4:36; 7:14-15; 5:5-6; St Mark 14:15).
ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH- It is generally admitted that for an ordinance to be valid, it must have been instituted by Christ. When we speak of ordinances of the Church, we are speaking of those instituted by Christ, in which by sensible signs the grace of God in Christ, and the benefits of the covenant of grace are represented, sealed, and applied to believers, and these in turn give expression to their faith and allegiance to God. Teach All Nations Ministries then recognizes three ordinances as having been instituted by Christ himself and therefore, binding upon the Church practice.
A. THE LORD’S SUPPER (HOLY COMMUNION) – The Lord’s supper symbolizes the Lord’s death and suffering for the benefit and in the place of His people. It also symbolizes the believer’s participation in the Crucified Christ. It represents the death of Christ as the object of faith which unities the believers to Christ, but also the effect of this act as giving life, strength, and joy to the Soul. The communicant by faith enters into a special spiritual union of His soul with the glorified Christ.
B. FEET WASHING- Feet Washing is practiced and recognized as an ordinance in our church because Christ, by His example, showed that humility, motivated by love, exists. These services are held subsequent to the Lord’s Supper, however, it regularity is left to the discretion of the Pastor in charge.
C. WATER BAPTISM – We believe that water Baptism is necessary as instructed by Christ in St. John 3:5 “UNLESS MAN BE BORN AGAIN OF WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT…” However, we do not believe that water Baptism alone is a means of salvation, but as an outward demonstration that one has already had a conversion experience and has accepted Christ as His personal Saviour. As Pentecostals, we practice immersion in preference to “SPRINKLING,” because immersion corresponds more closely to the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of our Lord (Col. 2:12). It also symbolizes regeneration and purification more than any other mode. Therefore, we practice immersion as our mode of Baptism, Baptism Formula. We believe that we should use the Formula given us by Christ for all BAPTISM: “… IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY GHOST…” (St. Matt. 28:19).
THE BIBLE- We believe that the Bible is the Word of God and contains one harmonious and sufficiently complete system of the doctrine. We believe in the full inspiration of the Word of God. We hold the Word of God to be the only authority in all matters and assert that no doctrine can be true or essential, if it does not find a place in this Word.
THE FATHER- We believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Author and Creator of all things. The Old Testament reveals God in diverse manners, by manifesting his nature, character, and dominions. The Gospels in the New Testament give us knowledge of God the “Father” or “My Father,” showing the relationship of God to Jesus as Father, or representing Him as the Father in the Godhead, and Jesus himself that son (St. John 15:8; 14:20.) Jesus also gives God the distinction of “Fatherhood” to all believers when he explains God in the light of “Your Father” or “Your Father in Heaven” (St. Matthew 11:25).
THE SON- We believe that Jesus was and is eternal in his person and nature as the Son of God who was with God in the beginning of creation (St. John 1:1). We believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin called Mary according to the scripture (St. Matthew 1:18), thus giving the rise to our fundamental-belief in the Virgin Birth and to all of the miraculous events surrounding this Phenomenon (St. Matthew 1:18-25). We believe that Jesus Christ became the “suffering Servant” to man; this suffering servant came seeking to redeem man from sin and to reconcile him back to God, his Father (Romans 5:10). We believe that Jesus Christ is standing now as mediator between God and man (I Timothy 2:5).
THE HOLY GHOST –We believe the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, proceeds from the Father and the Son, is of the same substance, equal in power and glory, and is, together with the Father and the Son, to be believed in, obeyed, and worshiped. The Holy Ghost is a gift bestowed upon the believer for the purpose of equipping and empowering the believer, making him a more effective witness for service in the world. He teaches and guides one in all truth. (John 16:13; Acts 1:8; 8:39).
THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST- We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Ghost is an experience subsequent to conversion and sanctification and that tongue-speaking is the consequence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the manifestation of the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 10:46; 19;1-6). We believe that we are not baptized with the Holy Ghost in order to be saved, but that we are baptized with Holy Ghost because we are saved (Acts 19:1-6; John 3:5). When one receives a baptismal Holy Ghost experience, we believe one will speak with a tongue unknown to oneself according to the sovereign will of Christ. To be filled with the spirit means to be spirit-controlled as expressed by Paul in Ephesians 5:18-19. Since the charismatic demonstrations were necessary to help the early church to be successful implementing the command of Christ, we therefore, believe that a Holy Ghost experience should be sought by all saints today.
MAN- We believe that man was created holy by God, composed of body and soul. We believe that man, by nature, is sinful and unholy. Being born in sin he needs to be born again, sanctified and cleansed from all sins by the blood of Jesus. We believe that man is saved by confession and forsaking his sins, and believing on the Lord Jesus Christ, and that having become a child of God, by being born again and adopted into the family of God, he may, and should, claim the inheritance of the sons of God, namely the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
SIN- Sin, the Bible teaches, began in the angelic world (Ezekiel 28:11-19; Isaiah 14:12-20) and is transmitted into the blood of the human race through disobedience and deception motivated by unbelief (I Timothy 2:14). Adam’s sin, committed by eating of the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil, carried with it a permanent pollution or depraved human nature to all his descendants. This is called “original sin.” Sin can now be defined as a volitional transgression against God and a lack of conformity to the will of God. We, therefore, conclude that man by nature, is sinful and that he hath fallen from a glorious and righteous state, and must be born again (St. John 3:7).
SALVATION – Salvation deals with the application of the work of redemption to the sinner with his restoration to divine favor and communion with God. This redemptive operation of the Holy Ghost upon sinners is brought about by repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, which brings about conversion, faith, justification, regeneration, sanctification, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Repentance is the work of God, which results in a change of mind in respect of man’s relationship to God. (St. Matthew 3:1, 2; 4:17; Acts 20:21). Faith is a certain conviction, wrought in the heart by the Holy Spirit, as to the truth of the Gospel and heart trust in the promises of God in Christ (Romans 1:17; 3:28; St. Matthew 9:22; Acts 26:18.) Conversion is that act of God whereby he causes the regenerated sinner, in His conscious life, to turn to him in repentance and faith (II Kings 5:15; II Chronicles 33:12; 13; St. Luke 19:8, 9; Acts 8:30). Regeneration is that act of God by which the principles of the new life is implanted in man, and the governing disposition of soul is made holy and the first holy exercise of this new disposition is secured. Sanctification is that gracious and continuous operation of the Holy Ghost, by which He delivers the justified sinner from the pollution of sin, renews his whole nature in the image of God and enables him to perform good works (Romans 6:4; 5:6; Col. 2:12; 3:1.)
ANGELS- the Bible uses the term “angel” (a heavenly body) clearly and primarily to denote messengers or ambassadors of God with such scripture references as Revelation 4:5, which indicates their duty in heaven to praise God; (Psalms 103:20) to do God’s will; (St. Matthew 18:10) to behold His face. But since heaven must come down to earth, they also have a mission to earth. The Bible indicates that they accompanied God in the creation, and also that they will accompany Christ in his return in Glory.
DEMONS - Demons denote unclean or evil spirits; they are sometimes called devils or demoniac beings. They are evil spirits belonging to the unseen or spiritual realm, embodied in human beings. The Old Testament refers to the prince of demons sometimes called Satan (adversary) or Devil as having power and wisdom, taking the habitation of other forms such as the serpent (Gen. 3:1). The New Testament speaks of the Devil as Tempter (St. Matt. 4:3) and it goes on to tell the works of Satan, the Devil, and Demons as combating righteousness and good in any form, proving to be an adversary to the saints. Their chief power is exercised to destroy the mission of Jesus Christ. It can well be said that the Christian Church believes in Demons, Satan, and Devils. We believe in their power and purpose. We believe they can be subdued and conquered as in the commandment to the believer by Jesus. (St. Mark 16:17) “In my name they shall cast out Satan and the word of the Devil and to resist him and then he will flee (WITHDRAW) from you.
THE CHURCH- The church forms a spiritual unity of which Christ is the divine head. It is animated by one Spirit, The Spirit of Christ; it professes one faith, shares our hope, and serves the King. It is the citadel of the truth and God’s agency for communicating to believers all spiritual blessings. The Church then is the object of our faith rather than of Knowledge.
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST - We believe in the second coming of Christ; that he shall come from heaven to earth, Personally, Bodily, Visibly (Acts 1:11; Titus 2:13, Matt. 16:27; 24:30; 25:30 like 21:27; John 1:14, 17, Titus 2:11), and that the Church the bride, will be caught up to meet Him in the air (I Thess. 4:16-17). We admonish all who have this hope to purify themselves, as He is pure.
DIVINE HEALING- Teach All Nations Ministries believes in and does practice Divine Healing. It is a commandment of Jesus to the Apostles (St. Mark 16:18). Jesus affirms his teachings on healing by explaining to his disciples, who were to be Apostles, that healing the afflicted is by faith (St Luke 9:40-41). Therefore, we believe that healing by Faith in God has scriptural support and ordained authority. St James’ writing in his epistles encourage elders to pray for the sick, lay hands upon them and to anoint them with oil, and that prayers with faith shall heal the sick and the Lord shall raise them up. Healing is still practiced widely and frequently in Teach All Nations Ministries, and testimonies to healing in our Church testify to this fact.
MIRACLES- Teach All Nations Ministries believes that miracles occur to convince men that the Bible is God’s Word. A miracle can be defined as an extraordinary visible act of Divine power, wrought by the efficient agency of the will of God, which has as it final cause the vindication of the righteousness of God’s Word. We believe that the works of God, which were performed during the beginning of Christianity do and will occur even today where God is preached, Faith in Christ is exercised, The Holy Ghost is active, and the Gospel is Promulgated in the truth (Acts 5:15; 6:8; 9:40; Luke 4:36; 7:14-15; 5:5-6; St Mark 14:15).
ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH- It is generally admitted that for an ordinance to be valid, it must have been instituted by Christ. When we speak of ordinances of the Church, we are speaking of those instituted by Christ, in which by sensible signs the grace of God in Christ, and the benefits of the covenant of grace are represented, sealed, and applied to believers, and these in turn give expression to their faith and allegiance to God. Teach All Nations Ministries then recognizes three ordinances as having been instituted by Christ himself and therefore, binding upon the Church practice.
A. THE LORD’S SUPPER (HOLY COMMUNION) – The Lord’s supper symbolizes the Lord’s death and suffering for the benefit and in the place of His people. It also symbolizes the believer’s participation in the Crucified Christ. It represents the death of Christ as the object of faith which unities the believers to Christ, but also the effect of this act as giving life, strength, and joy to the Soul. The communicant by faith enters into a special spiritual union of His soul with the glorified Christ.
B. FEET WASHING- Feet Washing is practiced and recognized as an ordinance in our church because Christ, by His example, showed that humility, motivated by love, exists. These services are held subsequent to the Lord’s Supper, however, it regularity is left to the discretion of the Pastor in charge.
C. WATER BAPTISM – We believe that water Baptism is necessary as instructed by Christ in St. John 3:5 “UNLESS MAN BE BORN AGAIN OF WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT…” However, we do not believe that water Baptism alone is a means of salvation, but as an outward demonstration that one has already had a conversion experience and has accepted Christ as His personal Saviour. As Pentecostals, we practice immersion in preference to “SPRINKLING,” because immersion corresponds more closely to the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of our Lord (Col. 2:12). It also symbolizes regeneration and purification more than any other mode. Therefore, we practice immersion as our mode of Baptism, Baptism Formula. We believe that we should use the Formula given us by Christ for all BAPTISM: “… IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY GHOST…” (St. Matt. 28:19).