Fundamental Teachings

Our Church affirms that the purpose and work of the Church is the stewardship of the divine doctrines and teachings, as revealed through Jesus Christ and proclaimed by the Holy Apostles, and the preservation of these in their pristine purity, and the enrichment of the spiritual life of the members of the church.

While almost all the Churches believe in missionary work in one form or the other, our Church believes that evangelization (i.e. preaching, discipling, and Church planting) is the main task of the Church. Each one belonging to the Church, irrespective of his/her age or position in life, has to proclaim “the good news” and live as His witness. The task of proclaiming “the good news” should not be left to be accomplished only by a few full-time evangelists. Each one of us is duty bound to supplement the efforts being made by full-time gospel workers.

Our Church believes that every Christian has the right to communicate directly with our Savior Jesus Christ and no intermediary is necessary or permitted. The Bible teaches that Christ is the one and only mediator between man and God. Therefore, our Church strictly prohibits prayer to the Virgin Mary or the saints.

Our Church believes in the royal priesthood of all those who have accepted Christ. We believe that no bishop or clergy or other functionary of the Church can be infallible. All these functionaries are expected to abide strictly by the provisions of the constitution of the Church and the articles of faith expressly declared at the time the Church was constituted. It may be noted that while the constitution may be amended by complying with its provisions, no one has the right to change the above mentioned articles of faith.

Our Church believes that every human being has to decide, during his/her lifetime, whether or not to accept Christ. If any one fails to accept Christ during his/her lifetime, the position can in no way be rectified or improved by rituals performed or prayers offered by such person’s children or others after his/her death. The Church forbids prayer for the dead and, on the other hand, encourages intercessory prayer for the living. We should pray for, and try to help all living people around us that they may accept Christ during their lifetime.

We believe in the Holy Trinity –- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.