Statement of Faith

Our statement of faith is clear and comprehensive, outlining the fundamental beliefs of Eglise des Messagers de la Nouvelle Jerusalem:

1. Inspiration and Authority of the Bible: Belief in the Bible as the inspired Word of God and the ultimate authority in matters of faith, doctrine and Christian living. 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:19-21

2. Trinity: Belief in the triune nature of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. John 17:3; Revelation 4:11

3. Virgin Birth, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Belief in the deity of Jesus Christ, His sacrificial death for humanity's sins, and His resurrection and ascension. John 1:1; Hebrew 1:3, 8; I Corinthians 15:3-4; Matthew 1:18; Hebrew 9:24.

4. Humanity's Fall and Redemption: Belief in the fallen state of humanity and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:26; Romans 5:12; Titus 3:3-7

5. Salvation by Grace through Faith: Belief in salvation as a free gift from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

6. Regenerated Church Membership: Belief in a church membership composed of individuals who have personally accepted Jesus Christ as Savior. Acts 2.

7. Work of the Holy Spirit: Belief in the Holy Spirit's presence, comfort, and empowerment in the lives of believers. 

8. Manifestations of the Holy Spirit: Belief in spiritual gifts, including speaking in tongues. 

9. Divine Healing and Laying of Hands: Belief in divine healing and the practice of laying on of hands for prayer.

10. Praise and Worship: Emphasis on praise and worship as integral aspects of Christian life.

11. Baptism and Communion: Belief in baptism by immersion and observance of the Lord's Supper as ordinances of the church. Matthew 28:19; Acts 8:36-39; Acts 16:31-33; I Corinthians 11:23-25; Acts 22:16

12. Second Coming of Jesus Christ: Belief in the imminent return of Jesus Christ and its significance for believers. Acts 1:11; I Corinthians 15:51-52; I Thessalonians 4:16-18; Titus 2:13-14.

13. Resurrection and Final Judgment: Belief in the bodily resurrection, eternal blessedness of the saved, and eternal punishment of the unsaved. I Corinthians 15; Revelation 20:6; John 5:28-29.

14. Autonomy of the Local Church: Belief in the self-governance of the local church. Ephesians 1:22; Colossians 1:18

15. Sacredness of Marriage: Belief in the sacredness of marriage as instituted by God. Hebrews 13:4.

16.  Traditional View of Marriage: Belief in marriage as between one man and one woman. Genesis 2:24; I Corinthians 7:2-16; Ephesians 5:23-33.

17. Stance on Same-Sex Marriage: We do not believe in same sex marriages based on biblical teachings regarding homosexuality Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27; I Corinthians 6:9

This statement serves as a foundational document for the beliefs and practices of our church community.