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Fundamental Beliefs

God

We believe:

  • God has life inherent and is the source of all things (John 5:26; Jer. 32:17; Gen. 1; Isa. 40:22, 28; Job 26:7-14).
  • God resides in the third heaven which is a spiritual realm that no human being, besides Christ, has visited (2Cor. 12:2; 1Pet. 1:3-4; Rev. 4; John 3:13).
  • God is immortal and all powerful (Psa. 90:2; 1Tim. 6:15-16; Rev. 19:6).
  • He is a God of love and mercy who is wholly righteous (John 3:16; 2Pet. 3:9; 1Jn. 4:16; Psa. 100:5; Jam. 1:13).
  • God has a divine plan that will lead to select individuals literally being born again as godlike spirit beings to become members of His family (Mat. 5; Rev. 5:10, 19:7; John 3:3; 1Jn. 3:2).
  • God is a lawgiver (Gen. 26:5; Isa. 33:22; Jam. 4:12; Jer. 9:13).
  • God is a righteous judge (2Tim. 4:8). Although many do not experience the consequences of their wickedness in this life, ultimately God will judge everyone according to what they have done (Rev. 20:12-13; 2Cor. 5:10).

The Eternal Church of God does not embrace the doctrine of the trinity. We believe that God is a family currently consisting of the Father and Son (John 1:1-2, 14; 1Jn. 4:9). His family will include all who qualify to become the born again children of God (John 3:3 Eph. 3:14-15; 1Jn. 3:2). For more on these subjects, read our books – the Ten Commandments, the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, Born Again, the Magnificent Meaning of God’s Holy Days, Keys to Understanding Revelation, Satan’s Fate, the Truth about Heaven, and the Truth about the Resurrections.

 

Christ

We believe:

  • Christ is the only begotten Son of God (John 1:14, 18; 3:16; Heb. 11:17; 1Jn. 4:9; Mat. 1:20; John 3:13).
  • He existed from beginning of creation (John 1:1-2; 8:58; 17:4-5; Heb. 7:1-3).
  • Through Him God created all things (John 1:3 ;Col 1:15-16; Heb. 1:2; Eph. 3:9).
  • Christ is the God of the Old Covenant and that all authority has been given to Him by the Father (John 8:25; Exo. 3:14; Mat. 28:18; 17:5).
  • He is the Savior of all who live according to God’s righteousness (1Jn. 4:14; 2Tim. 3:15; Heb. 2:10; Mat. 6:33; 19:17; Rom. 5:10).
  • Christ has many titles describing who He is such as: Messiah, Redeemer, Mediator, the Word, High Priest, Wonderful, Counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Melchisedec, Immanuel (God with us), the Hope of Israel, King of kings, Lord of lords, Advocate, Captain of salvation, the Author and Finisher of our faith, and Joshua (Dan. 9:26; 1Tim. 2:5; John 1:1; Isa. 9:6; 59:20; 60:16; Gen. 14:18; Heb. 2:10-17; 5:6; 7:1-3; 8:6; 12:2, 24; 1Tim. 6:15; Mat. 1:23; Rev. 19:13-16; 1Jn. 2:1; Jer. 14:8).
  • Christ was born of a virgin, grew in wisdom, and began a widespread ministerial work as a young man (Isa. 7:14; Mat. 1:20-23; Luke 2:40, 52; Mat. 4:17).
  • He demonstrated God’s love by giving His life in order to redeem mankind (John 3:16; 13:34; 15:13; Luke 23:44-46; Heb. 12:2 ).
  • After Christ was crucified, His body was placed in a sepulcher and He rose from the dead after three complete days and nights (Mat. 12:39-40; Mark 8:31; John 2:19; Mat. 27:59-60; John 30:1; Mat. 28:5-7).
  • Christ returned to a position of authority at the right hand of the Father (Luke 22:69; Acts 2:33; 5:31; Eph. 1:20; Heb. 12:2; Acts 7:55-56; Rev. 11:15)
  • Christ is the active head of God’s Church (Mark 16:19; Eph. 1:22; 5:23-32; Col. 1:18, 24).
  • He will return and bring God’s Kingdom to the earth (John 18:36; Zec. 14:4; Mat. 6:10; Rev. 12:10; Acts 15:16).

There are more details about Christ that we believe.  The above is an abbreviated list.  The Eternal Church of God does not embrace the doctrine of the trinity. More of what we believe about Christ can be found in the books – the Historical Jesus, the Gospel of the Kingdom of God, Born Again, the Resurrection was Not on Sunday, the Truth about Heaven, Beyond the Clouds, and the Truth about the Resurrections.

 

The Bible

We Believe:

  • The Bible is the most important, and most valuable, document ever written (Psa. 119:172).
  • It is God’s instruction book for mankind providing practical day to day applications as well as long term spiritual wisdom (Deu. 11:18-21; Luke 8:11-15).
  • Scripture is given by inspiration of God meaning it is holy (Pro. 30:5).
  • There are a small number verses in the Bible that were altered by men who were not inspired by God, and those words cannot be trusted (Pro. 30:6; Deu. 4:2; 12:32).
  • The Bible is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2Tim. 3:16).
  • There is no verse of private interpretation. The Bible will interprets itself (2Pe. 1:20).
  • God gives a greater understanding to those who obey Him, and the Holy Spirit can lead us to further truth (Psa. 111:10; Jam. 1:25; 2Pe. 1:21).
  • The Bible foretells the future (Dan. 12:9; Amos 3:7; too many verses to list here).

There are more details about the Bible that we believe.  The above is an abbreviated list.  For more on this subject, please read our booklet–Read the Book.

 

The Ten Commandments

We Believe:

  • God’s Ten Commandments are His moral law given to humanity and existed long before they were pronounced and written in stone at Mt. Sinai (Eze. 28:15-16; 2Pet. 2:4; Rev. 13:8; Rom. 5:13; John 8:44; Gen. 4:7; 5:22-24; 6:8-9; Amos 3:3; Deu. 8:6; Psa. 119:172).
  • The commandments are categories of ways that we show love toward God and love toward others under which other statutes exist (Exo. 20; Deu. 5; Mat. 22:37-40; John 13:34; 1John 2:7-10; 2John 6; Gal. 5:14; John 14:15).
  • This moral code of conduct was never abolished. It was not “nailed to the cross” or considered by the apostles to be null and void (Mat. 5:17-19; 2Pet. 3:15-16; Rom. 7:12)
  • The Ten Commandments will continue to be a moral set of laws that everyone people will be required to follow into eternity (Ecc. 12:13-14; 1John 3:4; Rev. 22:11-15).
  • There are other statutes and laws that must be observed along with the Ten Commandments such as dietary laws, annual holy day observance, tithes and offerings. All of these must be kept by those who hope to be considered faithful (Jam. 1:6-8).

There are more details about the Ten Commandments that we believe.  The above is an abbreviated list.  For more on this subject, please read our books—The Ten Commandments, Sabbath Confessions, The Truth about Tithing, The Magnificent Meaning of God’s Holy Days, the Sabbath Test, and The Unclean and the Clean

 

The Holy Spirit

We believe:

  • The Holy Spirit is not an individual and does is not a third part of God as described by the erroneous doctrine of the trinity (John 1:1-3, 18; 17:5; Dan. 17:3; Psalm 110:1; 2Cor. 1:2).
  • The Holy Spirit is a power God has that is used in a variety of ways. It has been used to perform miracles and to empower people during both the old and new testament times with strength, courage and understanding (Gen. 1:2; 41:38; Exo. 28:3: 31:4; Num. 11:17; Jgs. 3:9-10; 11:29; 13:24-25; 1Sam. 10:10; Eze. 2:2; Dan. 4:8; Psa. 104:30; Zec. 4:6; Job 26:13; Isa. 40:13; 63:11; Eze. 2:2; Mat. 1:20; Luke 1:35,41; John 14:15-20; Acts 4:31; 1Cor. 2:10-11 and more).
  • The Holy Spirit was given dramatically to Christ after baptism, and to certain individuals on the Day of Pentecost (John 1:32 Mat. 3:11; Acts 2:1-4).
  • All who revere God are exhorted to develop the mind of Christ and that mindset requires the presence and active stimulation of the Holy Spirit (Isa. 63:10; 2Pet. 3:18; Php. 2:5; 1Cor. 2:10-11; 1Ths. 5:19; Eph. 4:30).
  • Though there are some cases otherwise, believers who desire to have the Holy Spirit must be baptized and prayed over by an ordained minister in the Church of God (Acts 2:38; 8:17; 19:6; .
  • The Holy Spirit is not static, but can wax and wane depending on the faithfulness of the individual (2Pet. 3:18; Isa. 63:10; 1Ths. 5:19; Eph. 4:30; 5:18).
  • Those who will be chosen for the first resurrection must have the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13-14; 4:30; Rev. 7:3-4).
  • The Holy Spirit will be more accessible after Christ returns (Isa. 59:20-21; Eze. 11:19; 36:26-27; Acts 2:17-18; Hab. 2:14).

There are more details about the Holy Spirit that we believe.  The above is an abbreviated list.  For more on this subject, please read our books—The 144,000 and The Trinity – fact or fiction?

Angels

We believe:

  • Angels are created beings that existed before the creation of the earth (Job 38:4-7; Heb. 12:9; Col. 1:15-17).
  • God is their Creator who has an intimate relationship with the angels, and they were made as citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven (Job:1:6; 2:1).
  • Angels have a variety of responsibilities that are assigned to them by God (Rev. 4:4-8; Gen. 3:24; Eze. 10; Isa. 6:2; Eze. 1; 10; 11:22; Isa. 6:2-3; Joel 2).
  • Some angels have responsibilities dealing with matters on the earth (2Chr. 16:9; Zec. 4:10; Pro. 15:3; Dan. 4:17; 10:12-13; 12:1; Heb. 1:14; 13:2; Mat. 18:10).
  • Angels are greater in power and mind than human beings (2Pet. 2:11; Psa. 8:5; Eph. 6:10-17).
  • Angels were created with freedom of choice, and a large portion of angels turned on God before the the creation of mankind (Eze. 28:12-16; Isa. 14:12-15; Luke 10:18; 2Pet. 2:4; Jude 6; Rev. 9:1-11).
  • Angels did not marry women and generate a race of giants before the flood (Gen. 6:1-7; Mat. 22:29-30).
  • Angels are not immortal (1Tim. 6:15-16; Mat. 25:41).
  • Those chosen for the first resurrection will govern angels (1Cor. 6:2-3).

For more on this subject, read our articles–Whose Name is Lucifer, Did Angels Marry Women, and Were there Giants on the Earth and the booklet Satan’s Fate.

The Gospel

The gospel is a multifaceted message. It includes a message about Christ, but the good news is primarily about the Kingdom of God. We believe this gospel was powerfully proclaimed by Jesus Christ who is the King of that Kingdom. We believe that the preaching of the gospel is one of the commissions given to God’s Church and that Christ indicated His coming will be preceded by the proclaiming of the gospel to all nations. For more on this subject, please read our free booklet—The Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

Mark 1:14-15; Mat. 24:14; Luke 9:1-2; Luke 10:9; Acts 8:12; 20:25; 28:30-31; Mark 16:15

The Kingdom of God

The Kingdom of God is a literal territory that will first be established on earth upon Christ’s return. This kingdom will be presided over by Christ as its King and His saints as assistant kings and priests. At that time, the knowledge of God will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea, and all will come to know the Eternal. That Kingdom will bring a period of great peace and prosperity. God will put His Spirit in the citizens of that kingdom and write His law upon their hearts. We do not believe that the Kingdom of God resides simply in the hearts of people.

We believe the Bible provides a glimpse into that kingdom; it describes its cities, its government, its language, and its economy. The most notable features about this kingdom are that the earth and its inhabitants will be healed. Peace will be in abundance as God’s word radiates throughout the planet, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.

We also believe that the coming earthly Kingdom is a precursor to the ultimate Kingdom of God that will exist after the lake of fire burns up the universe. God will then establish a new heavens and earth, and new Jerusalem will come down from to become the headquarters for His government throughout the new creation. For more on this subject, please read our booklet—The Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

Rev. 11:15-19; Mic. 4:1-4; Dan. 7:18, 22; Rev. 1:6; Isa. 2:4; 11:6-9; 32:18; 35:5-6, 10; Zec. 8:4-5; Jer. 33:10-11

The Annual Holy Days

God created seven annual Holy Days and has instructed His people to assemble on these days as well as on His weekly Sabbath. We believe that these days are prophetic and picture God’s plan of salvation for mankind.

Additionally, we believe that God has us present an offering to Him on the three pilgrimage festivals; the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) and the Feast of Tabernacles. We also believe that God’s festivals are a time of great rejoicing and consider them to be a tremendous blessing from Him to His people.

The Scriptures clearly demonstrate that the Feasts of the Eternal were kept by Israel, by Christ, by His apostles, by the New Testament Church, and will continue to be kept in God’s Kingdom during the Millennium. For more on this subject, please read For more on this subject, please read the Magnificent Meaning of God’s Holy Days and The Calendar Controversy.

Lev. 23; Col. 2:16-17; Exo. 34:18-22; Deu. 16:3-17; Ezra 6:22; Acts 18:21; 20:6; 1Cor. 5:7; Zec. 14:16-19

Sin

Sin is the transgression of God’s law. The consequence of sin is death. Furthermore, we believe that God hates sin and that it actually separates us from Him. It is our belief that all have sinned and come short of God’s glory. However, God has provided a plan in which the penalty of sin has been paid by Christ. Thus salvation and entrance into God’s Kingdom is available to all who would claim that sacrifice and yield to God’s will in their lives.

1John 3:4; Rom. 3:23; 6:23; Isa. 59:1-2; Tit. 2:14; Heb. 1:3; Eze. 18:4, 20

The Church

A summary of our understanding about the Church and corresponding scriptures will be added soon.

Repentance

Repentance is foundational to conversion. We believe all have sinned fall short of the glory of God. Sin separates us from God, and the result of unrepentant sin is eternal death. However, we also believe that sin can be repented of and forgiven. Real repentance involves a change of mind and heart. It requires turning from living our way to living God’s way. This means keeping the commandments both in the letter as well as in their spiritual intent.

Rom. 3:23, 6:23; 8:8; Isa. 55:7; 59:2; Acts 2:38; 3:19; Luke 13:1-9; 24:7; Jer. 3:13-15; Joel 2:12-13; Eze. 14:6, 33:11; 14-16

Death

A summary of our understanding about death and the corresponding scriptures will be added soon.

Heaven

A summary of our understanding about heaven and the corresponding scriptures will be added soon.

Salvation

Salvation is a process that begins with repentance and culminates with entrance into God’s Kingdom. Further, we believe salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned. However, this gift is conditional and God will not give it to anyone who would hold it in contempt. We believe the gift of salvation will be given to those who turn from sin, accept God’s authority in their lives, and claim the sacrifice of Christ. Further, it is God’s will that all would come to repentance and that none would be lost. For more on this subject, please read our booklet—Is This the Only Time of Salvation?

Eph. 2:8-9; Heb. 10:29; Acts 2:37-40, 4:10-12; Rom. 6:23; 2Pe. 3:9; 1Tim. 2:3-4; John 6:40; Tit. 2:11; 1Ths. 5:9-10

Tithes and Offerings

God has a prior claim of ownership on everything we possess. Tithes and offerings are a way we acknowledge that fact. We also believe that the practice of tithing was commanded by God in the Old Covenant and affirmed by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Tithes were first administered only by Levite priests. They administration of God’s tithes and offerings today falls solely upon ordained ministers in the Church of God. Additionally, God declared that failure to tithe constitutes an act of theft and is warned against in scripture.

It is important to understand that tithes and offerings are an expression of faith toward God and a statement of what His children place as most important in their lives. Further, we believe God has promised to bless those who faithfully tithe and that He has even challenged us to test this promise. For more on this subject, please read our booklet—The Truth about Tithing.

Hag. 2:8; Lev. 27:30-34; Gen. 14:17-20; 28:20-22; 1Sam. 8:15; Mal. 3:8-10; Mat. 23:23

Grace

God’s creation, the life He gives us, His law, and Holy Spirit are are a gift, but this is not the definition of God’s grace. Although Christ’s sacrifice for mankind reveals the incredible depth of God’s generosity, we do not believe it is a free pass into either heaven or His Kingdom. Though salvation is a gift, the Bible indicates that it will NOT be given to everyone.  The literal definition of the word “grace” means God’s “divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life” (Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, G5485). Therefore, though eternal life is a gift that cannot be earned, it is not given to everyone without regard to how they live. In order to receive salvation, God’s grace must motivate us to practice our faith by keeping the Commandments, tithing, and many other laws that were also kept by Christ. The grace of God is primarily how we are to strive to live with other human beings in this life for that is the way those who will be saved will live together in His Kingdom. His grace begins when He calls people to repentance and continues to influence individuals throughout their entire life. As long as we submit to God with tangible efforts, we experience His grace. It is an aspect of God’s work with man to mold humanity into the image of Christ. A clear example is found in the verse that states that “we love Him because, He first loved us.”

Exo. 18:20; Deu. 6:6-9; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 2:4; 3:23-25; 5:6-8; 11:5-6; Gal. 1:15; Heb. 12:28

Faith

Faith is a foundational doctrine of God’s true Church. We believe faith is strengthened by God’s Spirit and that it is impossible to please God without it. Faith is essential to salvation and faith is made manifest by submitting to God and His will.

We believe God has instructed His children that faith must be exercised and that His children are to “walk by it.” We believe faith comes by hearing, and hearing by God’s word. We do not believe faith is expressed by emotion, but rather by action. Apart from obedience to God and yielding to His ways, faith is meaningless.

Heb. 2:4; 11; Jam. 2:15-26; Eph. 2:8; Gal. 2:16; 5:22; Rom. 1:17; 5:1-2; 2Cor. 5:7

Healing

God has created both physical and spiritual laws. Further, we believe that the breaking of His physical law can bring physical consequences. If they are severe, they could ultimately cause our physical death. However, there is an element of time and chance among godless societies.

Still, God is a great Healer and the Bible chronicles numerous examples of God’s intervention in man’s physical life. In a very real sense, we believe healing is the process in which God forgives the breaking of His physical laws and removes the consequences associated with it. We also feel that God can express mercy to those who are innocent of breaking these laws and find themselves stricken by illness.

Miraculous healing is an event beyond the power of any known physical law, and is a supernatural occurrence produced by the power of God. Further, we believe God has outlined specific instructions for His children when they are sick. This instruction includes asking in faith for God’s intervention, calling on the elders of the Church, having them pray over the sick, and anointing the sick with oil.

Psa. 107:17; Exo. 15:26; Ecc. 9:11; Psa. 103:3; Jam. 5:14-15; Mat. 9:2-7; Luke 8:48; 18:42; Acts 14:8-10; Jer. 30:17

Works

Though it is impossible for a Christian to be saved by works alone, works represent a vital role in a believer’s life. God is very concerned with works and every work will ultimately come into judgment. Further, Christ said that people will be rewarded according to their works. We also believe that works and faith are inseparable.

Ecc. 12:14; 1Tim. 5:25; Rev. 2:23; 22:12; Rom. 2:6; Mat. 16:27; Heb. 6:10; Eph. 2:10

Laying on of Hands

The laying on of hands is designed to convey a special blessing from God upon His children. This was practiced in the Old Covenant by God’s people as well as throughout the New Testament. Additionally, we believe the laying on of hands was a part of baptism which facilitated the conveying of God’s spirit. We also believe the laying on of hands is designed to set one apart for special use by God (ordained). Additionally, the laying on of hands is enjoined in scripture to set one apart for God’s healing.

Gen. 48:14; Acts 6:6; 8:17; 19:6; 28:8; 1Tim. 5:22; Mark 5:23; 6:5; 16:18; Jam. 5:14

Resurrection

Resurrection is the hope of all Christians. We believe that there are three resurrections clearly described in the Bible. There is a resurrection to eternal life, one to flesh, and another to judgment of either life or death.

The first resurrection is reserved for those whom God has called in this life and have surrendered to His authority. The scriptures declare that this is a resurrection to which all Christians should strive to attain. It will take place at the last trump in which the dead shall rise and take on incorruptibility and immortality. At that time, these first fruits shall be a part of God’s family for all eternity.

The second resurrection is for all those who have not been called in this life. This resurrection, will take place at the conclusion of the Millennium. It will allow the billions of people who have never heard God’s word, and never truly understood His truth, to be taught God’s way enabling them to make a decision concerning it. This is a physical resurrection in which those who are in the graves shall once again be comprised of flesh and blood and bone.

The third resurrection is reserved for all of those who are not a part of the first resurrection. This will include those who lived during the Millennium as well as those who lived during the second resurrection. During the third resurrection, these people will appear before Christ for final judgment. Some will inherit eternal life while others will be cast into a lake of fire and experience the second death.  For more on this subject, please read our booklet—The Truth about the Resurrections.

Isa. 26:19; Eze. 37; Heb. 11:35; John 5:28; Luke 14:14; Rev. 20:4-6, 10, 13-15; 1Cor. 15:35-56; 1Ths. 4:16

Unclean and Clean Meats

We believe God designed certain plants and animals to be consumed by man while others are to be avoided. To this end, God created specific laws concerning clean and unclean meats. We believe that, although these laws pertain to that which is physical, their purpose is profoundly spiritual. In these laws God is illustrating that He makes a distinction between the holy and the profane. We believe the laws concerning clean and unclean meats were given before the flood, were restored to the congregation in the wilderness, were honored by God’s people in the Old Covenant, and were kept by Christ, His apostles, and the New Testament Church. The Eternal Church of God honors God’s instruction concerning clean and unclean meats. For more on this subject please read our booklet—Why the Unclean and the Clean?

Gen. 7:1-5; Lev. 11; Deu. 14; Acts 10:14

Baptism

Baptism must be performed in order to move forward in conversion. We believe that all who wish to be followers of Christ must be baptized, and that their baptism must be preceded by sincere repentance. Each person’s baptism is a physical act that is an outward expression of their faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. We believe that baptism also pictures the new believer putting to death the works of his or her flesh, rising as a new person, and living a new way of life. At the same time, this ceremony foreshadows the Christian’s future by portraying the hope of our literal death, burial, and resurrection to eternal life. Therefore, we teach that baptism must be by total immersion. In addition, upon baptism, the laying on of hands by an ordained elder must be performed in order to receive the gift of the holy Spirit.

Heb. 6:2; Mark 16:15-16; John 3:22; Mat. 28:19-20; Mat. 3:15 : 1John 2:6; Col. 2:12; Rom. 6:3-6; Acts 2:38; 8:12; 22:16

Born Again

We believe being born again is a process that begins upon receipt of God’s holy Spirit (a form of conception), and culminates at the resurrection when the individual is literally born as a spirit being. At that time, God’s elect will fully partake of His divine nature and be like Him. We believe the chosen will be born again at the last trump when the dead in Christ are raised. Furthermore, we believe that it is impossible to enter God’s realm without being born again. For more on this subject, please read our free booklet titled What Does it Mean to be Born Again?

John 3:1-8; 1Cor. 13:12; 15:50-52; 1John 3: 1-2; Php. 3:21; Psa. 17:15; 2Pet. 1:3-4; 1John 3:9

Judicial Measures

Within any congregation, there are times when decisions need to be made regarding personal offenses. These can be conflicts of any kind that may include physical or emotional harm caused by, or experienced by, one or more members. Most of these matters can be kept small and do not need the involvement of Church elders. With the knowledge of Scripture, and God’s Spirit, members should be able to work out their differences. Christ pointed this out when discussing conflicts within the Church in Matthew 18.

The Savior’s instructions were to first go to your brother alone. If this does not work, then a witness is to take part in the discussion.  If the matter cannot be resolved between the two parties after following these first two instructions, Christ made one point very clear. It is something the Apostle Paul later reiterated. The last step for Christians is NOT to take the conflict to the world’s legal system. It is to take the matter to the Church leadership who are to make a fair and unbiased judgment (Mat. 18:15-20, 1Cor. 6:1-4).

In rare occasions, especially those in which long distances are involved, the process of Matthew 18 may not be possible. In such cases Church leaders can make a decision regarding the conduct of members based on the testimony of others. Such occasions should not be taken lightly, and are only to be done in an attempt to uphold biblical standards of conduct, or to protect other members in the congregation. Biblical examples of this can be found in 1Corinthians 15:3-5 and Romans 16:1-7. This subject is thoroughly explained in our booklet titled The Truth about Matthew 18.

Judgment

God is a merciful and just Judge and His judgment is perfectly righteous and unimpeachable; even by those who are found guilty. We believe that every work will come into judgment and that the end result of God’s judgment on all people is either eternal life with Him or eternal death. Additionally, God has appointed times of judgment regarding these matters. We believe that God’s judgment is now upon those whom He has called, but that all will be judged.

Jam. 2:13; Psa. 116:5; Rev. 20:12-15; John 5:28-29; Heb. 9:27; Rom. 14:10-11; 2Cor. 5:10; 1Pet. 4:17

The Unpardonable Sin

Although God’s mercy never fails; we believe that He has fixed His perfect will to create a point of no return. Further, we believe that the Bible clearly identifies this point and the consequence for the unpardonable sin is eternal death.

Mat. 12:31-32; Heb. 6:4-6; 10:26; Luke 13:5; Mal. 4:1-3