ACOJ Beliefs

About the Bible

We believe in the Holy Bible to be the inspired, infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. (See II Timothy 3:15-17.)

About God

We believe in the oneness of God who has revealed Himself as the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)

• We believe that the name by which God is known is Lord Jesus Christ
• We believe in the virgin birth, the death, the burial, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ
   

About Sin and Salvation

We believe that everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.)

About the Gospel

We believe that the saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and was raised again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ name (burial) is a necessity according to Acts 2:38, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking in tongues according to Acts 2:4 as the Spirit gives the utterance (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.) This constitutes the new birth spoken of by the Lord Jesus Christ in St. John 3:5

About Christian Living

We believe in living a holy, consecrated, and sanctified life. As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)

About the Future

We believe in the translation of the saints, commonly known as the Rapture (I Thess. 4:13-17) Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)