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Statement of Beliefs:
Comforting Power of the Holy Spirit

November 2, 2013

We have started a discussion regarding a Statement of Beliefs for those who identify as First-Century Apostolic Christians, those of us who believe our practices are closely aligned to the practices of the first-century church. We began to look at how we believe that Christian faith includes a life of faith with works and that to live a live with one without the other is dead. Last week , we examined our belief that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, was once for all and that the ritual sacrifices and offerings of the old testament are fulfilled in His death, and no longer required.

We believe the comforting power of the Holy Spirit is given to those who have repentance from dead works, faith towards God, and is symbolized through baptism and the laying on of hands.

Consider these verses:

John 14:26
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

The Holy Spirit is our comforter sent by the Father and it through the Holy Spirit we are able to understand spiritual matters.

Hebrews 6:1-3
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.

The Holy Spirit is given to those who have repentance from dead works, faith towards God and are baptized.

Hebrews 9:14
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

The Holy Spirit, sent in the name of Jesus because of his sacrifice, empowers us to serve God.

Living a life of faith as Christian requires us to believe the comforting power of the Holy Spirit is given to those who have repentance from dead works, faith towards God, and is symbolized through baptism and the laying on of hands. There is much more to explore regarding this topic. A Statement of Beliefs is not intended to fully represent all of our beliefs, and is intended to provide a reasonable summary so that others can succinctly understand what we believe. It can also provide us with a reflective consideration of our own religious faith. The more we understand who we are and what we believe, the more we can help others understand who we are and what we believe, the more we will be able to celebrate what is good, embrace what is good, and do what is good.

All verses are from the King James Version.
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