THE MATTIE NOTTAGE MINISTRIES, INTERNATIONAL
Statement of Faith
- We believe in the Triune God existing in three persons God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19, 1 Peter 1:2, Ephesians 4:4-6, Deuteronomy 6:4)
- We believe the scriptures to be the infallible word of God which was given to man by the inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction and righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:15-17, Hebrew 4:12)
- We believe that man is a sinful being in need of redemption through the power of the blood of Jesus Christ. (2 Timothy 1:7-9, Titus 2:11-12, Psalms 51:5-13; Romans 3:19-25)
- We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a Holy life. (Galatians 5:22-26, Romans 8:4-6)
- We believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ and that Jesus is the Holy Son of God. (Luke 1:31, Luke 35, Hebrews 9:11-14)
- We believe in the works and ministry of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. He is our Comforter, Advocate, Helper, Teacher, and Intercessor. (Acts 1:8, Mathew 28:18-20, Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 14:26, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 3:17)
- We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This baptism gives you the power to grow and to fulfill your divine purpose in God. (Acts 19:1-7, Luke 11:9-13)
- We believe in the personal, imminent return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
- We believe in the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (Acts 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58)
- We believe in gathering for cooperate worship as we have been instructed through scripture to forsake not the assembling of ourselves together. (Hebrews 10:25)
- We believe in water baptism and partaking in Holy Communion as these are ordinances are supported by scripture. (1 Corinthians 11:24, Acts 2:38)
- We believe that God in the beginning created man and woman in His image and likeness to be united in matrimony. We believe that marriage is solely between a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation of children. (Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:18-25)
- We believe that we should raise up a child in the right moral attributes set by the word of God and that the conduct and character of a child should be corrected by the Word of God (Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4)
- We believe that all wisdom, knowledge, and truth are gifts that come from God and He gives such to all men who ask Him for it; to guide them through paths of righteousness and good success. (Proverbs 4:7; James 1:5; Joshua 1:8)