WHAT WE BELIEVE
1. We believe in God the Eternal Father, who only is Supreme; Creator of the universe; Ruler and Judge of all; unchangeable and without respect of persons. (Isa 45:15-21; Mal 3:6; Rev 20:11-13)
2. We believe in Jesus Christ , the Only Begotten Son of God, the manifestation of God in flesh, who lived, suffered, and died for all mankind. (John 5:19-24; Heb 1:1-14)
3. We believe in the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Truth, the Comforter, which searcheth the deep things of God, brings to our minds things which are past, reveals things to come, and is the medium by which we receive the revelation of Jesus Christ. (John 14:15-18, 26, 15:26, 16:13)
4. . We believe that through the atonement of Christ all men may be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel. (John 3:16-17)
5. We believe in the literal second coming and millenial reign of Jesus Christ; in the resurrection of the Dead, and in Eternal Judgment. (Mat 16:27; Rev 20 : 1-6, 12-15, 22: 12)
6. We believe in the powers and gifts of the everlasting Gospel- The word of wisdom; the word of knowledge; the gift of faith; the gift of healing; working of miracles; prophecy; discerning of spirits; divers kinds of tongues; interpretation of tongues. (Acts 2:4-11; I Cor 12:1-11)
7. We believe the fruit of the spirit to be love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance. (Gal 5:22-23) (Ezek 37:15-20)
8. We believe that a man must be called of God by revelation, and ordained by those having authority, to enable him to preach the gospel and administer the ordinances thereof. (Luke 6:12-16; John 3:27; Acts 13:1-4; Rom 10:15 )
9. We believe in the same church organization as existed in the time of Christ and His Apostles. The highest office in the church is that of an apostle, of whom there are twelve, who constitute special witnesses for Jesus Christ. They have the missionary supervision and the general watchcare of all of the churches. (1 Cor 12:28; Eph 4:11-16; 1 )
10. We believe the Church of Christ comprehends the true brotherhood of man where each esteems his brother as himself and wherein the divine command to "love your neighbor as yourself" is demonstrated by the prevalence of social equality. (Mat 22:36-40; Gal 5:14; 1 John 4:7-21)
11. We believe that all men are stewards of their worldly possessions and goods and answerable to God both for how they are used and the manner in which they are secured. We believe that all men are also stewards of their time and talents and are accountable to God for how they are used. We are to pay tithes and offerings to the Church as required by God with the promise of His blessings. We define tithes as 1/10th of our increase. Offerings are donations above and beyond tithes.. (Mark 12:41-44; Malachi 3:8-12; Genesis 28:20-22; Genesis 14:20; Hebrews 7:4-6; Acts 10:1-4; Matthew 28:18-20; Deuteronomy 14:22)
12. We believe in the sanctity of marriage as established by the Lord in the beginning as being a union between one man and one woman. (Mark 10:6-9; Mat 5:31-32, 19: 3-9; 1 Cor. 7:10-11)
13. We believe that ministry and membership should abstain from the misuse and abuse of tobacco, intoxicating liquors and narcotics..(1 Cor 3:16-17)
The Apostles' Creed:
1. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
2. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.
3. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
4. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
5. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again.
6. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
7. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
8. I believe in the Holy Spirit,
9. the Holy Church, the communion of saints,
10. the forgiveness of sins,
11. the resurrection of the body,
12. and life everlasting.
12 Tenets of Faith
1. Jesus Christ is the Only Way to Eternal Salvation With God the Father
2. We Are Saved by Grace Through Faith – Not by Works
3 . Jesus Christ is the Son of God
4. The Incarnation of Jesus Christ
5. The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ From the Grave
6. The Ascension of Jesus Christ
7. The Doctrine of the Trinity
8. The Holy Bible is the Inspired and Infallible Word of God
9. We Are Baptized With the Holy Spirit at the Moment of Salvation
10. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit
11. The Doctrine of Hell
12. The 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ Back to our Earth
Harvest Time Christian Fellowship Inc.
33-1 Arlington Road South
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
(904) 333-4166