STATEMENT OF FAITH

Victory Tabernacle International Ministries Inc. shall uphold the following statement of faith:

             Of The Scriptures.

 We believe that the Holy Bible in its 66 Books was written by men under divine inspiration, that it contains the inerrant and eternal word of God, that it reveals the principles by which God judges mankind; that it is infallible and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creed and opinions should be weighed.

Of The True God.

 We believe that there is one, living and true God, whose name is Jehovah, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and the universe, who exists as an infinitely intelligent Spirit, Holy and glorious, everlasting, all-powerful, all-knowing, and every-where-present; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.

            Of Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on the cross, the complete and final sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Further, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate.

Of The Holy Spirit.

The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and during this age, to convict men of sin, regenerate the believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service.

            Of Sin.

 We believe that mankind was created in perfection and holiness, but by voluntary transgression, represented in the disobedience of Adam and Eve, fell from the holy and happy state, in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, positively inclined to evil, utterly void of holiness required by the laws of God, and therefore under just condemnation to eternal damnation, without defense or excuse.

Of God’s Grace

                 We believe that God’s grace is totally unmerited; it is a favor given to man for salvation                 and utterly excludes boasting, and rather promotes humility, love, prayer, praise, trust                  in God, and active imitation of His free mercy; that may be ascertained by its effects in                  all who truly believe the  gospel; that it is the foundation of Christian assurance; and                    that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demand and deserves the utmost diligence.

Of Regeneration

 We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated or born again; that regeneration consists of receiving a holy deposition to the soul, that is effected in a manner above our comprehension, by the power of the Holy Spirit in connection with our acknowledgement of divine truth, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel; and that its proper evidence appears in the holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of life.

Of Justification

                 We believe that justification includes pardon for sin and the promise of eternal life on                  the principle of righteousness; that it is bestowed, not by any works of righteousness                  which we have done, but solely through faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.

Of The Gospel Church

 We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ, represented in the congregation of professed believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the ordinances of Christ; governed by His laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in the body by His work and Word.

Of Baptism And The Lord’s Supper

                We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion in water of a believer, in the name of God the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to show forth, in solemn emblem, our faith in the crucified, buried, and risen Savior, with its effect in our death to sin and resurrection to a new life. We believe in the observance of the Lord’s Supper by born-again Christian believers by the sacred use of bread and wine, commemorating together the death of Christ and His future return.

Of Stewardship In Service

 We believe that the physical body of the Christian is the temple of the Holy Spirit; that everything the Christian is, has, and achieves is graciously given by God for the primary purpose of obeying, honoring, and pleasing the One who died to secure life for us; that as God’s servants, stewards, and ambassadors, we will render an account of our lives and means before God; and that it is a rewarding privilege to contribute to the furtherance of the gospel and the building of Christ’s body through  program of systematic and proportionate giving of our talents, earnings and resources.

Of The Second Coming Of Christ And Eternal Judgment

                We believe in the imminent rapture of the Church wherein the dead in Christ and all                     living Believers will be translated and caught up to meet Jesus in the air; that the Lord                 Jesus Christ will return to earth in bodily form and with His saints reign on earth for                     one thousand years; that all humans who have lived will appear before God at the last                 judgment; and that the saved in Christ will be rewarded for their deed and ushered                         into eternal life in the presence of God while the unsaved will be punished for their                        deeds and committed to eternal damnation in the lake of fire forever for rejecting                             salvation which has been freely provided by the Lord Jesus Christ.