Doctrinal Statements
The Apostolic Faith follows a tradition of Wesleyan holiness practiced by those whom the Holy Spirit descended on at Azusa. We follow 17 core doctrinal statements which guide our spiritual practice:
The Divine Trinity
The Divine Trinity consists of three Persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Ghost, perfectly united as one. (Matthew 3:16-17, 1 John 5:7)
Repentance
Repentance is a godly sorrow for sin with a renunciation of sin. (Isaiah 55:7; Matthew 4:17)
Salvation
Salvation is the act of God's grace whereby we receive forgiveness for sins and stand before God as though we had never sinned. (Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:17)
Sanctification
Sanctification or Holiness, the act of God's grace whereby we are made holy, is the second definite work and is subsequent to salvation. (John 17:15-21; Hebrews 13:12)
Baptism of the Holy Ghost
The Baptism of the Holy Ghost is the enduement of power from on high upon the clean, sanctified life, and is evidenced by speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:5-8; 2:1-4)
Divine Healing
Divine Healing of sickness is provided through the atonement. (James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24)
Jesus' Second Coming
The Second Coming of Jesus will be just as literal and visible as His going away (Acts 1:9-11). There will be two appearances under one coming: First, to catch away His waiting Bride (Matthew 24:40-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17) Second, to execute judgment upon the ungodly (2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 14-15).
Great Tribulation
The Great Tribulation will occur between Christ's coming for His Bride and His return in judgment. (Isaiah 26:20-21; Revelation 9 and 16)
Millenial Reign
Christ's Millennial Reign is the literal 1000 years of peaceful reign by Jesus on earth. (Isaiah 11 and 35)
Great White Throne Judgment
The Great White Throne Judgment is the final judgment when all the wicked dead will stand before God. (Revelation 20:11-15)
New Heaven and New Earth
The New Heaven and the New Earth will replace the present heaven and earth, which will be destroyed after the Great White Throne Judgment (2 Peter 3:12-13; Revelation 21:1-3)
Eternal Heaven and Hell
Eternal Heaven and Eternal Hell are literal places of final destiny, each as eternal as the other. (Matthew 25:41-46; Luke 16:22-28)
Marriage for Life
Marriage is a holy institution between one man and one woman that is binding before God, giving neither partner liberty to marry again as long as the first companion lives. (Mark 10:6-12; Romans 7:1-3)
Water Baptism
Water Baptism is by one immersion "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost," as Jesus commanded. (Matthew 3:16; 28:19)
Restitution
Restitution is subsequent to salvation, wherein wrongs against our fellowmen are made right in order to have a clear conscience before God and man. (Ezekiel 33:15; Matthew 5:23-24)
The Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper is an institution ordained by Jesus so that we might remember His death until He returns. (Matthew 26:26-29; 1 Corinthians 11:23,26)
Washing the Disciples' Feet
Washing the Disciple's Feet is practiced according to the example and commandment Jesus gave. (John 13:14-15)