Rooted in the Word
Bearing Fruit in the Spirit
Toledo Foursquare Church
DECLARATION OF FAITH
Compiled by
Aimee Semple McPherson
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is God-inspired (2 Timothy
3:16,17).
The Eternal Godhead
We believe God is Triune: Father, Son and Holy
Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:14).
The Fall of Man
We believe that man was created in the image of
God, but that by voluntary disobedience he fell from innocence and
purity (Romans 5:12).
The Plan of Salvation
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).
Salvation Through Grace
We believe that we have no righteousness and must
come to God pleading the righteousness of Christ (Ephesians 2:8).
Repentance and Acceptance
We believe that upon sincere repentance, and a
whole-hearted acceptance of Christ, we are justified before God (1 John
1:9).
The New Birth
We believe that the change which takes place in the
heart and life at conversion is a very real one (2 Corinthians 5:17;
Galatians 2:20).
Daily Christian Living
We believe that it is the will of God that we be
sanctified daily, growing constantly in the faith (Hebrews 6:1).
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
We believe that baptism by immersion is an outward
sign of an inward work (Matt. 28:19). 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).
Baptism with the Holy Spirit
We believe that the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is
to endue the believer with power; and that His incoming is after the
same manner as in Bible days (Acts 2:4).
The Spirit-Filled Life
We believe that it is the will of God that we walk
in the Spirit daily (Ephesians 4:30-32).
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).
Moderation
We believe that the experience and daily walk of
the believer should never lead him into extremes of fanaticism
(Philippians 4:5).
Divine Healing
We believe that divine healing is the power of
Christ to heal the physically sick in answer to the prayer of faith
(James 5:14-16).
The Second Coming of Christ
We believe that the second coming of Christ is
personal and imminent (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17).
Church Relationship
We believe it is our sacred duty to identify
ourselves with the visible Body of Christ (Acts 16:5; Hebrews 10:25).
Civil Government
We believe that rulers should be upheld at all
times except in things opposed to the will of God (Romans 13:1-5).
The Final Judgment
We believe that all shall stand some day before the
judgment seat of God, and there receive eternal life or death (2
Corinthians 5:10).
Heaven
We believe that heaven is the glorious eternal home
of born-again believers (John 14:1-3; Revelation 7:15-17).
Hell
We believe that hell is the place of eternal
torment for all who reject Christ as the Savior (Revelation 20:10,15).
Evangelism
We believe that soul winning is the most important
responsibility of the Church (James 5:20).
Tithes and 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 (Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7).
Copyright 2007 Toledo Foursquare Church, Toledo, Oregon