The Articles of Faith
of the True Jesus Church
1.
The
True God was manifested in the Flesh, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for
the forgiveness of our sins, and was resurrected on the third
day. Jesus is one and only savior of mankind, the creator of heaven
and earth, and the only true God.
2.
The Holy Bible, consisting of the Old and the
New Testaments, is inspired by God and is the sole standard of scriptural truth
for the believers.
3.
The
True Jesus Church, a restored Apostolic Church during the
time of “Latter Rain” and a spiritual and theocratic government,
preaches the Truth, is filled with the Holy Spirit, and abounds in miracles and
manifold power of God.
4.
Water Baptism is the sacrament for the remission
of sins and for regeneration. The baptist must
be the one who has received the Holy Spirit. The baptism must be
administered in the following manner:
1.
In the Name of the Lord Jesus.
2.
With head bowed and facing downward.
3.
Complete immersion of the baptized.
4.
In such natural living water as sea, river, or spring.
Infants
of the believing parents or families may be baptized.
5.
Receiving the Holy Spirit is for sanctification
and divine power. To be sealed with the Holy Spirit is a guarantee
of our inheritance into the kingdom of God and is evidence
by speaking in tongues.
6.
The Sacrament of Foot-washing enables one to
have a part with the Lord Jesus. It also serves as a constant
reminder that one should have love, holiness, humility, forgiveness, and
service. Every person who has received water baptism must have his
feet washed in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Mutual
foot-washing may be practiced when necessary.
7.
The Holy Communion is the sacrament to
commemorate the death of the Lord Jesus Christ. It enables us to
partake of the flesh and blood of our Lord, and to be in Communion with him so
that we can have eternal life and be raised on the Last Day.
8. This sacrament shall be held as often as
possible. Only one
unleavened bread and grape juice shall be used.
9. The Sabbath Day, the seventh day of the week
(Saturday), is a Holy Day blessed and sanctified by God. It is to be observed under the Lord's grace
for the commemoration of God's creation and Salvation, and with the hope of
eternal rest in the future.
10. Salvation is given by the grace of God
through the faith of the believers. One must be reborn from water and the
Spirit, pursue holiness, glorify God and benefit humanity.
11.
The Lord's Second Coming will take place at the
Last Day when he descends from Heaven to judge the world; the righteous will
receive eternal life, whereas the wicked will be condemned.