Tenets of Faith : Gilgal Pentecostal Church. UK

Doctrinal Statement of Faith

We, the believers of Gilgal Pentecostal Church are committed to the authority of the Holy Scripture for faith and direction. A fellowship whose worship brings God's power into life of the church and spreads out that power through the lives of believers into the world. A body that is directed by the Spirit fully understanding that baptism in water and the Holy Spirit is both a personal blessing and an endowment of power for witness and service in fulfilling the Great Commission. A people ready for the transformation into conformity with Christ, in character and purpose.

A New Testament church which aims on the local congregation where the pastor nurtures and leads all members to exercise spiritual gifts in ministry. A church that loves all people and stands against any action or policy that discriminates any group or individual because of race, colour, or nationality. A movement that evidences love and concern for the hurts and loneliness of the unsaved through aggressive evangelistic, discipling and nurturing ministries. A church that is Christ-centred, people-orientated which promotes policies and ministries which replicate an open, sincere effort to stay relevant to each generation.

A prophetic people who herald our Lord's return and a coming Kingdom.

The Scriptures.

The Bible consisting of sixty-six books is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason. It's a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men, and constituting the Divine and the only rule of Christian faith and practice (Heb. 4:12; 2 Pet. 1:21, 23-25; 2 Tim. 3:15-17).

The Godhead.

The one true God who is perpetual, unbounded in power, wisdom and goodness; Creator of all things, visible and invisible has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent, self-revealed "I AM", In the unity of this Godhead, there are three persons of one individual essence, who are co-equal, co-existent and co-eternal; namely, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost (Rom 1:20; Col 1:16 Deut. 6:4; Isa. 43:10; Matt. 28:19; Mark 12:29)

Man, his fall, and Redemption

God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness". Though man was created good and upright, he fell by voluntary transgression and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God". "As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one".Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil, and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man to God. (Gen. 1:26-31; 3:1-7; Rom 3:10, 23; 5:13-21; 1 John 3:8).

The Salvation of man

Conditions of Salvation- Salvation is made possible through the commendable work of Jesus Christ on the cross and through Holy Spirit conviction. Godly sorrow works repentance and makes possible the experience of the new birth, and Christ formed within us
is the gift of eternal life (Luke 24:47; Rom. 10-13-15; Titus 2:11; 3:5-7)

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 of righteousness and true holiness.

Water Baptism

The ordinance is a symbol of the Christian's identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. This should be observed as commanded in the scriptures by all who have really repented and in their hearts, have truly believed in Christ as their Savior and Lord. In doing so, they declare to the world that they have died with Jesus, and that they have also been raised with Him to walk in the newness of life. (Matt. 28:19; Acts 10:47; Rom. 6:4; Matt. 3:16). It is baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The Lord's Supper

The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements of bread and the fruit of the vine, is a memorial of the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, and a prophecy of His second coming. It is to be partaken by all believers 'until He comes'. (Luke 22:17-20; 1 Cor. 10:16,17; 11:23-32 John 6: 48-51, 53-57).

The Promise of the Father

All believers are entitled to, and should ardently expect and seek the promise of the Father which is the baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit and Fire according to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a gift from God, as promised by the Lord Jesus Christ to all believers in this dispensation. With it comes the endowment of Power for life, service, 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 wonderful experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. (Acts 1:8; 2:4; 10:14-46; 15:7-9; 19:2).

The Evidence of Baptism in the Holy Spirit

The full consummation of the baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial, physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance and by the subsequent manifestation of spiritual power in public testimony and service. (Acts 1:8; 2:4, 19:2, 6; 10:44-46; 1 Cor.12:4-10, 28).

Complete Sanctification

The Scriptures teach a life of holiness without which no man shall see God. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we are able to obey the command, "Be ye holy, for I am holy". Entire sanctification is the will of God for all believers and should be earnestly pursued by walking in obedience to the Word of God. (1 Thess. 5:22-24; 1Pet.1:15, 16; 1 John 2:6; 2 Cor. 7:1; Heb.12:14).

The Church

The Church is the body of Christ, the territory of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Each believer born of the Spirit is an integral part of the Church of the firstborn which is universal, invisible and a sanctified Church which is the chaste virgin Bride of Christ. (2 Cor 1:1, 2; Eph. 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 5:26,27; Heb. 12:23; Rev 21:9b, 27).

Ministry and Evangelism

A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for a twin purpose: Evangelization of the world and Edification of the Body of Christ. God, through the Holy Spirit, definitely calls such as He desires to serve as apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, and specifically endues the one called with the talents and gifts peculiar to that office or offices (Mark 16:15, 20; Eph. 4:11-13).

Divine Healing

Healing is for the physical ills of the human body and is wrought by the power of God, through the prayer of faith, and by the laying on of hands. Deliverance from sickness is provided in the atonement, and it is the privilege of all believers. (Isa. 53:4, 5; Matt 8:16, 17; Mark 16:18 James 5:14-16).

The Blessed Hope

The pre-millennial Second Coming of Jesus Christ, the resurrection, and the translation of those who have fallen asleep in Christ, together with those who are alive and remain until the Second Coming of the Lord, is imminent and is the blessed hope of the Church. (Rom. 8:23; 1 Cor. 15:51-52; 1 Thess 4:16-18; Titus 2:13).

The Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ

The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from Heaven, the salvation of Israel, and the Millennial Reign of Christ on the Earth, is the scriptural promise and the world's hope. (Rom. 11:25-27; 2 Thess 1:7; Rev. 19:11-14; 20:1-7).

The Final Judgement

The one who physically dies in his sins without Christ is hopelessly and eternally lost in the Lake of Fire, and therefore has no further opportunity of hearing the Gospel or for repentance. There will be a final judgement in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life together with the devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone which is the second death. (Rev. 19:20; 20:10-15; 21:8; Matt 25:46; Heb 9:27).

The New Heaven and New Earth
We, "according to His promise, look for new Heavens and a new Earth wherein dwelleth righteousness". (2 Peter 3:13).