Statement of Faith
Christ for the World Ministries, Inc. adopts the following statements as fundamental truths of belief and doctrine:
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, and is the infallible rule of faith and conduct for Bible-believing Christians (2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Heb. 4:12).
There is One True Godhead — The Godhead is comprised of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, who function in one entity (1 John 5:7-8; St John 1:1-14). The Father God who is the creator of all things, Jesus Christ, God manifested in the flesh, (in whom the fullness of the Godhead dwells Col. 2:8-9; St. John 14:9-10; 2 Cor. 5:19), and the Holy Ghost who empowers, indwells, and guides the believer (Acts 1:8; 2Timothy 1:15; St. John 16:14).
Salvation through Jesus Christ — Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. On the Cross Jesus Christ became sin and sickness providing both salvation and divine healing for all mankind (Isaiah 53:4, 5; Psalm 103:3). For by grace we are saved through faith (Ephesians 2:8). The inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16). All believers are entitled to, and should earnestly seek, the promise of the Father, the Baptism in the Holy Ghost and Fire, which is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. With it comes the endowment of power for life and service, the bestowal of the gifts and their uses in the work of the ministry. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:38-39; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31). The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness (St John 13:35). Salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ and not by human works; however, our works will manifest our faith and determine the rewards in eternity (James 2:14-17; 2 Cor. 5:10).
Water Baptism — The ordinance of baptism by immersion in water signifies burial with Christ and should be observed as commanded in the Scriptures by all who have repented and in their hearts believed on Christ as Savior and Lord. In so doing, they declare to the world that they have died with Jesus and that they have also been raised with Him to walk in newness of life. Baptism is administered in the name of Jesus Christ in accordance with biblical example (Acts 2:38; Acts 10:47, 48; Acts 19:3-5; Romans 6:3-4).
Ordinance of Communion — The Lord’s Supper or Communion has been mandated by Scripture in remembrance of the atoning Sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as stated in 1Corinthians 11:24-28, "And when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said, 'This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.' Let a man examine himself, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.”
The Five-Fold Ministry of the Church — The ministries of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher did not cease with the initial New Testament Church. As gifts to the Church, they are to function in the Body until the return of Jesus Christ for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-12).
Priesthood of Believers — In 1Peter 2:9, the Scripture states that we are a body of kings and priests. As such, we have equal status before God, and direct access to Him. No longer is there a need for a human mediator as in Old Testament days. The atoning work of Jesus on the Cross opened the way for us to come boldly to His throne (Hebrews 4:16).
Commitment to Israel — We believe that the Church is distinct from the nation of Israel, but does not replace Israel in the program of God. We as Gentile believers stand with Israel, and believe that Jesus Christ is the Messiah for both the Jew and the Gentile, and that salvation for both is through faith in Him. We believe that the land of Israel was given by God to the Jewish people, and that in fulfillment of prophecy, the Jewish people are being regathered from all parts of the earth into their own land.
The Second Coming of Jesus Christ — Jesus is coming again to gather all His Saints to reign with him as kings and priests (I Cor. 15:51-52; 1 Thess. 4:16-17; 2 Thess. 2:1; Rev 1:6). Those who have not accepted the redemptive work of Jesus Christ will suffer eternal separation from God. The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life, shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake of fire which burns with fire and brimstone (Rev. 19:20; 20:10-15).
