Cumberland Pentecostal Church

Statement of Doctrine:

Scriptures Inspired:

The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the

infallible rule of faith and conduct, and is superior to conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason. II Tim. 3:15, 16; 2 Peter 1:21

The One True God:

The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent "I Am", and has further revealed Himself as embodied by the principles of relationship and association as FATHER, SON, and HOLY GHOST. Deut. 6:14; Mark 12:29; Isa. 43:10-11; Matt. 28:19.

Man, His Fall, and Redemption:

Man was created good and upright; for God said,: "But man by voluntary

transgressions, fell, and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the

Son of God. Gen. 1:26 -31, 3:1-7, Rom. 5: 12-21.

His Deity and Virgin Birth:

We believe in the deity of our, Lord Jesus Christ and that He not only was portrayed as the Son of Man, but also the Son of God. We believe the Virgin

Birth of Christ, according to Isa. 7:14; Luke 1:34-35; Matt. 1:23; and it was fulfilled at his birth in Luke 2:7.

Burial, Resurrection, Ascension and Coming Again:

God sent His Son, Jesus, to be sacrificed for the redemption of our sins once and for all. When Jesus was crucified and died, He conquered death, hell and the grave. Rev. 1:18 He rose on the third day and after 40 days on Earth ascended to Heaven Acts 1:3. He is alive today, sitting on the right hand of the Father, preparing a place for us and will return to Earth one day to take his children to heaven. John 14:3

Salvation of Man:

All can be saved: John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Conditions of Salvation:

The grace of God which bringeth Salvation hath appeared to all men through the preaching of repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ: Man is saved by the washing of regeneration justified by grace through faith; he becomes an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 2:11; Rom 10:13-15; Luke 24-47; and Titus 3: 5-7.

The Evidence of Salvation:

The inward evidence, to the believer of his salvation, is the direct witness of the Spirit, Rom 8:16. The outward evidence is a life of righteousness and true holiness.

Baptism in Water:

The ordinance of Baptism by a burial with Christ should be observed as commanded in the scriptures, by all who have truly repented and in their hearts have truly believed on Christ as their Savior. Being fully emersed in water, they have the body washed in pure water as an outward symbol of cleansing. While their heart has already been cleansed with the blood of Christ as an inner cleansing. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Jesus and they have also been raised with Him to walk in newness of life. Matt. 28: 19; Acts 10: 47 - 48; Rom 6:4 Acts 20:21; Heb. 10:22.

Testimony:

We encourage believers to give their testimony of what the Lord has done for them because in Rev. 12:11 it says we can overcome the accuser of the brethren by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony. Also in James 5:16 it says to confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.

The Lord's Supper:

The Lord's Supper, or communion service, is observed regularly. Consisting of the elements bread and the first fruit of the vine, is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our Lord Jesus Christ 2Peter 1:4, a memorial of His suffering and death (1 Cor 11:26), and a prophecy of His second coming (1 Cor. 11:26), and is enjoined on all believers "until He comes". Also, washing of the feet according to John 13:2-9.

The Promise of the Father:

All believers are entitled to, and should ardently expect, and earnestly seek, the promise of the Father, the Baptism in the Holy Ghost and Fire, according to the command of our Lord. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian Church. With it comes the endowment of power for life and service, the bestowment of the spiritual gifts and their uses in the work of the minister. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Cor. 12: 1-31. This wonderful experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. Acts 10: 44-46; 1:4-16; 15: 7-9. Jude 20 - 23.

Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Ghost:

The Baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost is witnessed by the initial physical sign of speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives the utterance. Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6. The speaking in tongues in these instances is the same in essence as the gifts of tongues (1 Cor. 12:4-10, 28), but different in purpose and use.

Entire Sanctification:

The Scriptures teach a life of holiness without no man shall see the Lord. By the power of the Holy Ghost we are able to obey the command, "Be ye Holy for I am Holy." Entire 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 Peter 1:15; 1: 16; 1 Thess. 5:23, 24: 1 John 2:6.

Fasting and Prayer:

II Chronicles 7: 14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Fasting and prayer is the cure for unbelief Matt. 17:14-21. Faith needs prayer for its development and full growth, and prayer needs fasting for the same reason. Fasting has done wonders when used in combination with prayer and faith.

To fast means to abstain from food- that which caused the fall of man. Fasting humbles the soul before God Ps. 35:13; chastens the soul Ps. 69:10; and crucifies the appetites and denies them so as to give entire time to prayer (2 Sam 12:16-23; Matt. 4: 1-11. It manifests earnestness befoe God to the exclusion of all else (1 Cor. 7:5); shows obedience; gives the digestive system a rest Matt 6:16 -18; 9-15; Luke 5:33; demonstrates the mastery of man over appetites; aids in temptation; helps to attain power over demons; develops faith; crucifies unbelief and aids in prayer Matt 4:1-11; 17:14-21.

All believers are supposed to fast but no regulations or set rules are given as to how long or how often. That is determined by individual desire and needs, Matt 9:14-15, 1 Cor 7:5; Acts 13: 1-5.

Christians should fast when: under chastening (2 Sam 12: 16-23

under judgment (1 Kings 21:27)

in need (Ezra 8:21)

in danger (Esther 4)

when worried (Dan. 6:18)

in trouble (Acts 27:9, 33)

in spiritual conflict (Matt 4: 1-11)

when desperate in prayer (Acts 9)

Since fasting and prayer are so prominent in the Bible, modern Christians should do more of this until they receive power with God over all the powers of the devil.

Miracles:

Jesus is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Heb 13:8 We believe in miracles through Jesus, yesterday, today and forever. Deliverance from sickness is provided in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers. Isa 53:4:5; Matt. 8: 16-17, James 5: 13-15.

Anointing:

There are three kinds of anointing: 1. Oil (Gen. 28:18;35:14;Mark 6:7-13; James 5:14-16)

2. Compound of spices (Ex. 30:22-25)

3. Holy Spirit (Ps. 45:7; Isa. 61:1; Luke 4:18-21; Acts 10:38;

Heb1:9)

Tithing:

A tithe is one-tenth part of something and is given as a voluntary contribution. The tithes and offerings belong to God by virtue of covenant agreements with man; and to use them for personal gain is robbery of what rightly belongs to Him. Robbing God of tithes and offerings brings a curse. Malachi 3: 8-10. This applies not only to Israel but to other nations, for He is no respecter of persons. Paying tithes was before the law and commanded under grace in the New Testament. (Gen 14:20, Matt 23:23; Rom 2:22; 1 Cor 9:7-14; 16:2; Gal. 6:6; Heb. 7: 1-10.

4 rewards of tithing Malachi 3:10-12

1. There will be meat in your house.

2. The windows of heaven will pour out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

3. God will rebuke the devourer for your sakes.

4. All nations shall call you blessed, for you will be a delightsome land.

Offerings of Praise and Worship:

Psalms 150 tells us how and when to praise the Lord. Verse 6 commands, "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord". We praise God in the good times and bad because the Bible says in Heb. 13:15 to offer a sacrifice of praise to God continually. Psalms 66 says to make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands. Worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness, 1 Chron16:29; Jesus said in John 4:23, 24 to worship Him in spirit and in truth.

Missions:

Mark 16: 15 "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

Cumberland Pentecostal Church supports missions with tithes, offerings and prayer.

Cumberland Pentecostal Church's mission is to serve others with charity (love) Gal 5:13; 1 Cor. 13:13; Matt 28: 18-20.

The Divine Order in the Moral Government of the Universe:

God is the head of Christ. Christ is the head of man. Man is head of woman and husband is head of wife. 1 Cor. 11: 3.

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 coming of the Lord is the eminent and blessed hope of the Church. 1 Thess. 4: 16-17; Rom 8:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51.

The Lake of Fire:

The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet and whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the Lake, which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. Rev. 19:20; 20: 10-15.

The New Heaven and New Earth:

We, according to His promise, look for new Heavens and a new earth wherein

dwelleth righteousness. II Peter 3:13; Rev 21 & 22.

Pledge to the Christian Flag:

"I pledge allegiance to the Christian Flag and to the Savior for whose Kingdom it stands. One, Savior, crucified, risen and coming again with life and liberty to all who believe."

Pledge to the Bible:

"I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God's Holy Word, I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path and will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin against God."