1. Affirmation of Faith
2. Doctrinal Statement
3. Articles of Faith - "What we Believe"
   • The Bible
   • God
   • Son of God - Jesus
   • Holy Spirit & Baptism of Holy Spirit
   • Creation & the Fall of Man
   • Repentance & Conversion
   • Divine Healing
   • Grace of God
   • Second Coming of Christ
   • Communion
   • Holiness
   • Water Baptism

WE BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, maker and sustainer of heaven and earth

WE BELIEVE that this God, manifested himself in the flesh as the Son of God, was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, and suffered under Pontius Pilate.  He was crucified and buried.  On the third day, He arose from the dead and now sits on the right hand of the Majesty on high.  From there He shall come to rapture his bride, the church, who shall live and reign with Him eternally.

WE BELIEVE in the repentance of sins, water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

WE BELIEVE in New Beginnings Empowerment Ministries and that is chosen and ordained of God to bring fellowship of the believer, healing, and training for the Christian, and salvation for the sinner.  New Beginnings Empowerment Ministries' destiny is to further Christ's cause by helping to "turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to the fathers."  Thus a new heart will change the man to seek his Father God, and bring the showers of God's intended blessings to God's people...Ezek. 36:11, 26; Mal. 4:6...Amen.

WE BELIEVE our commitment to fulfill Christ’s command of Matthew 28:19-20 requires that we have scriptural foundation for what we believe and teach.  We have chosen to use the Bible, God’s Holy Word, as our authority.  The Bible sheds light on human nature, human suffering and world problems.  Not only does it tell about these issues, but also it gives the answers and solutions to the dilemmas that face mankind.  It clearly reveals humanity’s way to reach Deity.

The message of the Bible is the message of Jesus Christ, who said, “ I am the way, the truth and the life…” (John 14:6).  It is the story of salvation; the story of redemption; the story of life, peace and eternity.  As a result, the Bible is the only real authority we have.  We have purposely chosen to allow God, through His Word, to guide us in our quest to, “Work out our own salvation…” (Ph 2:7).  We are trusting in the simplicity of the Gospel and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to “…lead us into all truth” (John 16:13).

WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE to be inspired of God, the infallible Word of God. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (II Tim. 3:16).

The Bible is the only God-given authority which man possesses, therefore all doctrine, faith, hope and instruction for the Church must be based upon and harmonize with the Bible.  It is to be read and studied by all men everywhere, and can only be clearly understood by those who are anointed by the Holy Spirit (I John 1:9).  “No prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.  For prophecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost”  (II Pet. 1:20-21).

WE BELIEVE IN THE ONE TRUE GOD who is the everlasting, eternal God:  infinite in power, Holy in nature, attributes and purpose; and possessing absolute, indivisible deity.  This one true God has revealed Himself as Father, in creation; the Son, in redemption; and as the Holy Spirit, in regeneration (I Cor 8:6; Eph 4:6; II Cor 5:19; Joel 2:28).

The scripture does more than attempt to prove the existence of God; it asserts, assumes and declares that the knowledge of God is universal.  (Rom. 1:19, 21, 28, 32; 2:15).  God is invisible, incorporeal, without parts, without body, and therefore free from all limitations.  He is Spirit (John 4:24), and “…a spirit hath not flesh and bones…” (Luke 24:39).

“…The first of all commandments is, hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord”  (Mark 12:29; Deut. 6:4).  “One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all” (Eph. 4:6).

WE BELIEVE IN THE SON OF GOD, whom, according to scripture,  “...came unto His own, and His own received Him not” (John 1:11).  This one true God was manifest in the flesh, that is, in His Son Jesus Christ.  “…God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them…” (II Cor 5:19).  We believe that, “…in Him (Jesus) dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily”  (Col. 2:9).  “For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell; (Col. 1:19). Therefore, Jesus in His humanity was man; in His deity was, and is God.  His flesh was the lamb, or the sacrifice of God.  He is the only mediator between God and man.  “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (I Tim. 2:5).  Jesus on His Father’s side was divine, on His mother’s side, human; Thus, he was known as the Son of God and also the son of man, or the God-man.

“For He hath put all things under his feet. But when He saith all things are put under Him, it is manifest that He is excepted, which did put all things under Him” (I Cor 15:27).  “And when all things shall be subdued unto Him that put all things under Him, that God may be all in all” (I Cor. 15:28).

“…Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace”  (Is. 9:6).  The prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled when the Son of God was named, “ And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus:  for He shall save His People from their sins”  (Matt. 1:21).

“Neither is there salvation in any other:  for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved”  (Acts 4:12).

WE BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT as the scripture indicates:

John the Baptist, in Matthew 3:11, said, “…He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.”

Jesus, in Acts 1:5, said “…ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.”

The Lord, through the Prophet Joel, said, “…I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh…”(Joel 2:28).

Peter, in explaining this phenomenal experience, said, “…having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, He (Jesus) hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear” (Acts 2:33).

Further, “…the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call” (Acts 2:39).

WE BELIEVE IN REPENTANCE AND CONVERSION, and that a true pardon and forgiveness of sins is obtained by genuine repentance, which includes a confessing and forsaking of sins.  We are justified by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 5:1).  John the Baptist preached repentance, Jesus proclaimed it, and the Apostles emphasized it to both Jews and Gentiles (Acts 2:38; 11:18; 17:30).

The word “repentance” comes from several Greek words which mean, change of views and purpose, change of heart, change of mind, change of life, to transform, etc.

WE BELIEVE IN DIVINE HEALING, and that the first covenant that the Lord (Jehovah) made with the children of Israel after they were brought out of Egypt was a covenant of healing.  The Lord said, “…if thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord (Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord that healeth) thy God, and wilt do that which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord that healeth thee”  (Ex. 15:26).

The vicarious suffering of the Lord Jesus Christ paid for the healing of our bodies, the same as for the salvation of our souls, for “…with his stripes we are healed” (Is. 53:5). Matthew 8:17 reads, “…Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sickness”.  (See also I Pet. 2:24).

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leavening us an example, that ye should follow His steps who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth: who, when He was reviled, reviled not again, when He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously” ( I Peter 2:21-23).

WE BELIEVE IN THE GRACE OF GOD, “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and Godly, in this present world (Titus 2:11-12).  “For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ”  (John 1:17).

For a Christian, to keep saved, he must walk with God and keep himself in the love of God (Jude 21), and in the grace of God.  The word “grace” means, “favor”.  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God”  (Eph. 2:8).

We are justified by His grace through our faith in Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary (Rom. 3:21-24).

WE BELIEVE IN THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION, for on the night of our Lord’s betrayal, He ate the Passover supper with His Apostles, after which He instituted the sacrament.  “And He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, an gave unto them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you:  this do in remembrance of me”. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you” (Luke 22:19-20). Paul instructed the church how to observe it (I Cor.11:23-24).

Thus was instituted the use of literal bread and the fruit of the vine, which are partaken of literally, as emblems of His broken body and shed blood.  This is also a spiritual significance in partaking of the sacrament.

All members as well as non-members may participate in the Lord's Supper ordinance of the Church administered by the Church.

WE BELIEVE IN HOLINESS, which is characterized by every child of the Lord through Godly, and we should live according to the pattern and example given in the Word of God.  “ For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and Godly, in this present world”  (Titus 2:11-12).

“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord” (Heb. 12:14)

WE BELIEVE IN WATER BAPTISM.  The scriptural mode of baptism is immersion, and is only for those who have fully repented, having turned from their sins and a love of the world.  It should be administered according to the Acts of the Apostles 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5; thus obeying and fulfilling Matthew 28:19