ACTS Ministries
International, Inc.
TENETS OF FAITH
The human phraseology employed in this statement is not inspired nor
contended for, but the truth set forth is held to be essential to a full
Gospel ministry. No claim is made that it contains all the truth in the
Bible, only that it covers orthodox fundamental matters.
THE SCRIPTURES INSPIRED
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to men, the
infallible rule of faith and conduct, and superior to conscience and reason,
but not contrary to reason (2 Tim. 3:15, 17; 1 Pet. 1:23-25; Heb. 4:12).
THE ONE TRUE GOD
The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent,
self-revealed “I AM,” and has further revealed Himself as embodying the
principles of relationship and association, by simultaneously existing as
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isa. 43:10, 11; Matt.
28:19).
MAN: HIS FALL AND REDEMPTION
Man was created good and upright, for God said, “Let us make man in our
image and after our likeness.” Man, by voluntary transgression, fell, and
his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen.
1:26-31; Gen. 3:17; Ro. 5:12-21).
THE SALVATION OF MAN
Conditions of Salvation
The Grace of God, which brings salvation, has appeared to all men, through
the preaching of repentance toward God and through faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ; man is saved by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy
Spirit, and being justified by grace, has become heir of God according to
the hope of eternal life (Titus 2:11; 3:5-7; Ro. 10:13-15; Luke 24:47).
Evidences of Salvation
The inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness
of the Spirit (Ro. 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of
holiness (1 Thess. 4:7, 2 Tim.1:9).
BAPTISM IN WATER
The ordinance of baptism by burial with Christ should be observed (as
commanded in the Scriptures) by all that have repented of their sins and in
their hearts have believed on Christ as their Savior and Lord. In doing so,
they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they have
also been released to walk with Him in newness of life (Matt. 28:19; Acts
19:47, 48; Ro. 6:4).
THE LORD’S SUPPER (COMMUNION)
The Lord’s Supper, consisting of the elements, bread and fruit of the vine,
is the symbol expressing our sharing in a memorial to His suffering and
death, and prophecy of His second coming, and is enjoined to all believers
“until He comes” (John 6:48,51, 53-57; Luke 22:19,20; 2 Pet. 1:4; 1 Cor.
11:25).
THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER
All believers should ardently expect and earnestly seek the Promise of the
Father, which is the baptism in the Holy Spirit. With it comes the infilling
of power for life and service, and the bestowment of the gifts and their
uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Cor. 12:1-31).
This experience may be distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the
New Birth (Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9).
SANCTIFICATION PROCESS
By the power of the Holy Spirit we strive to obey the command, “Be ye holy,
for I am holy.” Sanctification is the will of God for all believers, and
should be earnestly pursued by walking in obedience to God’s Word (Heb.
12:14; 1 Pet. 1:15,16; 1 Thess. 5:23,24; 1 John 2:6).
THE CHURCH
The church is the holy Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the
Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great
commission. Each believer is an integral part of the church, and their names
are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
MINISTRY
Divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our
Lord for a two-fold purpose: (1) The evangelization of the world, and (2)
The edification of the Body of Christ (Mark 15:15,20; Eph. 4:11-13).
DIVINE HEALING
Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement of Christ and is
the privilege of all believers (Isa. 53:4, 5; Matt. 8:16, 17; Mark 16:18;
John 5:14).
THE BLESSED HOPE
The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their
translation, together with those who are alive and remain unto the Lord, is
imminent and is the blessed hope of the church (1 Thess. 4:16; Ro. 6:23;
Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51,52).
THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF JESUS
The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven, the salvation of
national Israel, and the millennial reign of Christ on the earth are
scriptural promises and our hope (2 Thess. 1:7; Rev. 19:1l-16; Ro. 11:25;
Rev. 20:l-7).
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The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and whosoever is
not found written in the Lamb’s Book of Life shall be consigned to
everlasting punishment in the lake which burns fire and brimstone, which is
the second death (Rev. 19:20; 20:10-15).
THE NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH
We, as promised in the Scriptures, look for a new heavens and a new earth
wherein righteousness dwells (2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 21: l).