1. THE HOLY SCRIPTURES: We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of GOD -  2 Timothy 3:16,17 2. THE ETERNAL GODHEAD: We believe GOD is Triune, ONE GOD, THREE PERSONS:   GOD, THE FATHER, GOD, THE SON and GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT -  2 Corinthians 13:14 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT: We believe the HOLY SPIRIT is given to the new believer at the moment they receive JESUS as their personal SAVIOR - John 20:22 Acts 2:4 4. THE SALVATION OF MAN: We believe that while we were yet sinners, CHRIST died for us, signing the pardon of all who believe on HIM -  John 3:16 Romans 5:8  5. SALVATION THROUGH GRACE: We believe that we have no righteousness of our own but must come to GOD pleading the righteousness of CHRIST - Ephesians 2:8 6.  WATER BAPTISM: We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work -    Matthew 28:19  7.  THE LORD'S SUPPER: We believe in the commemoration of the Lord's Supper by the symbolic use of the bread and juice of the vine -  1 Corinthians 11:24-25 8.  THE GIFTS AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: We believe that the HOLY SPIRIT has gifts to bestow upon the Christian; and that we should show spiritual fruit as evidence of a Spirit-filled life -  1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Galatians 5:22  9.  DIVINE HEALING: We believe that it is GOD'S will to provide Divine Healing through the Name of JESUS CHRIST in answer to the prayer of faith -   James 5:14-16  10.  THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST: We believe that the second coming of CHRIST is personal and imminent -  1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 11.  HEAVEN: We believe that Heaven is the glorious eternal home of born-again believers - Revelation 7:15-17  12.  HELL: We believe that hell is the place of eternal torment for all who reject CHRIST as the SAVIOR - John 3:17-18 Revelation 20:10-15 13.  EVANGELISM: We believe that soul winning is the most important responsibility of the Church -    Matthew 28:19  James 5:20 14.  TITHES & OFFERINGS: We believe that the method ordained of GOD for the support and spread of HIS cause is by giving of tithes and free-will offerings -  Philippians 4:19 Every Church, Denomination, Non-Denomination or Christian Organization has it's own Doctrinal Standards.   PraiseNation's Standards - Essential doctrines are those which pertain only to those doctrines that deal with the salvation of man.  (Unity) While important, all other biblical doctrines are open to individual interpretation, and everyone has the right to teach and believe according to their own personal beliefs.  (Liberty) When it comes to disagreements between individuals and or Organizations, PraiseNation believes and is committed to -  (Christian Love) We can agree to disagree with good people with good intentions when necessary. Remember: In all things - Love!

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