I. The Basic Beliefs of True Jesus Church
A.
Forward
The basic beliefs of the True
Jesus Church are the common faith of our believers, which I received from the
Second World Conference of the True Jesus Church. Based on the Bible, we will
briefly explain the meanings of each belief.
B.
The Ten Basic Beliefs
1.
Believing that Jesus; who became flesh to die on
the cross for the redemption of sinners; resurrected on the third day and
ascended to heaven. He is the only Savior of mankind, the ruler of the
heavens and earth and the only true God.
2.
Believing that the Old and New Testaments of the
holy Bible are inspired by God, and are therefore the only authentic scriptures
to testify the truth, as well as the standard guide of a Christian way of life.
3.
Believing that our church is
established by our Lord Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit of the latter
rain, and that she is the revived true church of the apostolic days.
4.
Believing that being baptized by full immersion
(the whole body) with the head bowed in living waters is a sacrament for the
forgiveness of sins and regeneration. This baptism must be performed in the
Holy name of Lord Jesus Christ by a baptist who has
received both the baptism of water and of the Holy Spirit.
5.
Believing that the receiving of the
Holy Spirit is Jesus Christ Himself is a prerequisite for entering heaven, and
that the speaking in tongues is the evidence of having
received the Holy Spirit.
6.
Believing that the footwashing
is a sacrament, which enables one to have a part with the Lord, and that it is
a teaching of mutual love, holiness, humility, service and forgiveness. The footwashing sacrament must be performed in the holy name of
Lord Jesus only once to a person who has been baptized. Mutual footwashing can be conducted when necessary.
7.
Believing that the partaking of the Holy
Communion is a sacrament to commemorate the death of our Lord Jesus, to receive
His body and His blood, to be in communion with Him, thus enabling one to
receive eternal life and be raised on the last day. Only one
unleavened bread and one container of grape juice should be used.
8.
Believing that the Sabbath day
(Saturday) is the holy blessed day of God and it is to be observed under
grace—remembering His creation and the promised redemption with the hope of
eternal rest in the age to come.
9.
Believing that salvation is given by
grace through faith. However, it is necessary to rely on the Holy Spirit to
strive for holiness, to fulfill the teachings of the Bible, to fear God and to
love man.
10.
Believing that the Lord Jesus will descend from
heaven on the last day to judge all people, the righteous will receive eternal
life while the wicked will be condemned the eternal punishment.