The assembly prescribes to the Confession of Faith as declared by the
Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa in terms of section P.3
(Preamble) to the constitution of the church, which reads as follows:
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WE BELIEVE in God Eternal, Triune, Almighty Creator,
Sustainer and Ruler of all creation.
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WE BELIEVE in God the Father, the author of creation and salvation.
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WE BELIEVE in Jesus Christ the only begotten Son of God
the Father, true God who for the sake of humanity and its salvation,
descended from heaven and became flesh; who was conceived by the Holy
Spirit and was born of the virgin Mary; who lived on earth and was
crucified, died and was buried, who rose from the dead and ascended
to heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father.
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WE BELIEVE in the Holy Spirit, true God proceeding from
the Father and the Son, who convicts the world of sin, righteousness
and judgement and leads in all truth.
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WE BELIEVE that the Bible is the Word of God, written by
men as the Holy Spirit inspired them. We believe that it
authoritatively proclaims the will of God and teaches us all that is
necessary for salvation.
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WE BELIEVE that all human beings are created in the
image of God; due to their sinful rebellion, this image is marred,
that all have sinned before God and it is the will of God that all
people should receive salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
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WE BELIEVE in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the
initial evidence of speaking in tongues as promised to all believers.
We believe in the manifestation of the gifts and fruit of the Spirit
in the life of a Christian. We believe that a Christian should be a
disciple of Jesus Christ living a consecrated and holy life.
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WE BELIEVE that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church
which is constituted by the Holy Spirit and consists of born again
believers. The Church is responsible for the proclamation and
demonstration of the gospel and God's will to all people. As a
charismatic community they fellowship and edify one another.
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WE BELIEVE that the believer's baptism, by immersion and
the Lord's Supper are instituted by Jesus Christ to be observed by
the Church.
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WE BELIEVE that at the time appointed by God, Jesus
Christ will come to take away His Church.
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WE BELIEVE in a day of judgement when Jesus Christ will
judge the living and the dead. We believe in the resurrection of the
body and eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for
the wicked. We believe in the new heaven and the new earth where God
will reign in glory.
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WE BELIEVE the Scriptures, both the OLD and New
Testament, totaled sixty six books, to be the inspired word of God,
written by men in God's control, inerrant and infallible in the
original manuscripts, and the final authority in faith and life. 2
Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:20; Psalm 19:7-9
