The Potter's House ministry holds
these truths and many others to be precious and dear. Our
purpose, however, in providing a web page is not for endless
doctrinal disputes, but to be a place of ministry and healing
for those in need. Christians have always had diversity
in their theology and will continue to do so until the great
return of the Master teacher himself.
What does Bishop Jakes have to say about
our doctrine statement?
In the meantime, we want to provide healing and encouragement
to the body of Christ at large. What we believe may divide
us, but in whom we believe should unite us.
THREE DIMENSIONS OF ONE GOD (1 John
5:7; Matthew 28:19; 1 Tim 3:16)
We believe in one God who is eternal in His existence,
Triune in His manifestation, being both Father, Son and
Holy Ghost AND that He is Sovereign and Absolute in His
authority.
We believe in the Father who is God Himself, Creator of
the universe. (Gen 1:1; John 1:1)
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God. (Col
2:9)
He suffered, died, was buried, and rose from the dead for
our total salvation (Luke 3:21-22;
Philippians 2:5-11).
We believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
No one comes to the Father except through Him (John
3:36; John 3:31-32; John 14:6).
We believe in the Holy Spirit who is God indwelling, empowering
and regenerating the believer. This Holy Spirit is called
the Comforter. The Spirit of Truth (John
14:17, 14:26)
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ atones for our
sins and iniquity. It is through His shed blood that we
are saved, healed and set free from bondage and the forces
of darkness (Romans 5:9-11; Ephesians
1:7; Revelation 12:11).
We believe that every believer must have a personal and
intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, for apart from
Him we can do nothing. Each person has a ministry from God
that no one else can fill. We are to instruct, teach, exhort,
and admonish believers in the ways of God (John
15:1-5; Hebrews 13:5-6).
We believe that the Bible is the true infallible Word of
God, which cleanses our souls. It holds the words of eternal
life and the keys of the Kingdom of God. The Bible shows
us God's principles and standards for living; and it is
the food that sustains us in all circumstances (John
1:14; 2 Timothy 3: 16-17; 1 John 2:5-6).
We believe that we are to wash and renew our minds daily
by the Word of God.
We must learn His ways and exchange our way of thinking
for His. We are to be conformed to the Kingdom of God by
the molding and shaping of His Hands (Romans
12:1-2; Ephesians 4:23-29; Philippians 4:8).
We believe in justification by faith. We believe that salvation
is free and apart from any work of man is a result of the
sovereign grace of God. (Eph 2:8-9,
Gal 5:5, Rom 5:1)
We believe in worshipping the Lord in spirit, song, dance
and with the raising of our hands. We believe that we are
to praise and worship Him with our whole being (Psalms
150:1-6; John 4:24).
We believe that in Godly living and the pursuit of a holy
life should be the goal of every believer. (Heb
12:14, Phil 3:14)
We believe that believers should be water baptized by immersion
for the circumcision of our hearts. It is through baptism
that we publicly identify with the death, burial and resurrection
of Jesus Christ (Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:11-14; Acts
2:38).
We believe that all Christians need to partake of the communion
elements which represent the Lord Jesus' body and blood.
It is by participating in the Lord's Supper that we proclaim
His death until His return (John 6:53-58;
1 Corinthians 11:23-30).
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the sign
of speaking in other tongues. We believe that Christians
must be filled daily by using our prayer language, but the
evidence of the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence is a changed
life (Acts 2:4; Ephesians 5:18-21).
We believe in the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy
Spirit. He ministers to His people through tongues, interpretation
of tongues, prophecy; words of knowledge and wisdom, discerning
of spirits, faith, working of miracles, and healing (Mark
16:15-18; Acts 5:16; 2 Corinthians 12:1-11).
We believe that it is God's will to heal and deliver His
people today as He did in the days of the first Apostles.
It is by the stripes of Jesus that we are healed, delivered
and made whole. We have authority over sickness, disease,
demons, curses, and every circumstance in life (Luke
10:19; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; 1 Peter 2:24).
"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every
creature... And these signs will follow those who believe:
In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with
new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink
anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will
lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." (Mark
16:15-18)
Doctrinal
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