Dr. Susan Bonnell

This ministry believes that the Bible, both the Old Testament and the New Testament, was inspired, is the infallible and the true Word of God. The Bible is the final authority and source of godly living. The Scriptures have been preserved by God and are inerrant in the original manuscripts and should not be added to, taken away from, or changed in any way. It is the divine authoritative standard for all forms of behavior and morality. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,” (2 Tim 3:16, NIV).

This ministry believes in the existence of one God eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God (Deut 4:39; 6:4; Isaiah 43:10; Eph 4:6; 1 Tim 1:17; John 1:1 1 Cor 8:4). James 2:19), three persons (Matt 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14; John 1:1-2; John 14:10). In His Sovereignty and motivated by His love for us, He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to save sinners from eternal death and damnation (John 3:16, 7:33, 17:4; Rom 5:8; 1 John 4:10). God is the absolute and sole creator of the universe done by divine command. God the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen (Gen 1:1; Psalm 33:6; John 1:3; Col 1:16; Rev 4:11).

“We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human (Gen 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Nicene Creed). Being fully God and perfect man, He performed miracles and lived a sinless live. We believe Jesus Christ suffered a vicarious and atoning death through the shedding of His blood, He was buried and on the third day was resurrected to His body; after which He ascended to be seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end (2 Tim 4:1, Nicene Creed). HERE !!!!!! We believe that salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone; that salvation involves the redemption of the whole person and is offered freely to all who exercise faith in Jesus Christ. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved unto the resurrection of the living and those who are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.” His death was a substitution for our death so that we remain in hope. Jesus was ransomed for us (1 Tim 2:5-6). Jesus gave us the gift of eternal life (Rom 6:23). We believe He will personally return in power and glory to establish the new kingdom on earth. He is head of the Church. He intercedes for believers. We are justified and saved on this foundation as it imparts a new nature, provides forgiveness of sins, and hope of eternal life, and is apart from good works through man’s efforts. (1 Thes 4:17). Resurrection of body saved eternal life for believers in new heaven on earth (Isa 65:17; 66:22; Rom 6:23; 2 Pet 3:13; Rev 21:1). Those who receive Christ become joint heirs with him. At the rapture, bodies ascend to be with him forever. Jesus is the way, the truth, the life (John 14:6).

Every believer in Christ is the “temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Cor 6:19). The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential in the regeneration of man from being lost and his sinful nature. “We believe that for salvation of lost and sinful people, the regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly live. We believe that the Holy Spirit is fully God and is worshipped and glorified with the Father and Son. He divinely inspired the Scriptures convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgment, leads Christ’s Church in truth and is the Teacher and Comforter sent by Jesus Christ.” Present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling in Christians so is enabled to live a godly life. Obedience to the Lord’s commands to lead people of all nations to faith in Christ, and to grow in Christ-likeness. Indwelling, empowering believers, given as a seal and pledge of our inheritance in Christ Jesus.

If we claim to be without sin the truth is not in us (1 John 1:8). “We believe that mankind was originally created in the image and likeness of God, and free from sin (Gen 1:26). Through the temptation of Satan, they transgressed the command of God and fell from their original righteousness, whereby all people have inherited a sinful nature that is opposed to God, and are thus under condemnation. As soon as they are capable of moral action, they become actual transgressors. Sin interrupts relationship with God. If we repent (2 Pet 3:9) confess (1 John 1:9).  We believe that Christ can redeem all sinners and turn them toward good works (1 Tim 1:15). 

The Church and the Importance of Unity in the Church

Spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. One Lord, one faith, one baptism (Eph 4:5). One true church, the body of Christ, consistent of all believers. Discipleship within the church and church involvement is important to an individual’s spiritual development and impacts the community of believers. God is relational. The church provides necessary expressions of love of neighbor and obedience to Jesus Christ. Baptized by one Spirit into one body (1 Cor 12:13). Each member is unique in value and contribution (Isaiah 44:24), but all are equal in the eyes of the God (1 Cor 12:8). All one (Gal 3:28). Unity of all believers regardless of economic or ethnic diversities (Matt 28:19). “We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ as one holy catholic and apostolic Church, Christ’s Body and Bride ministering reconciliation to a lost world. As ambassadors for the Kingdom of God and the Church, we affirm that evangelism and engagement in societal issues are both part of our Christian duty; both necessary expressions of our doctrines of God and humanity, our love for our neighbor and our obedience to Jesus Christ. We believe the message of salvation proclaimed by Christ’s Church is an indictment upon every form of alienation, oppression and discrimination, denouncing evil and injustice wherever it exists by lovingly ushering in the good news that Christ reconciled the world to Himself. Christians are “citizens…” (Phil 3:21). Forever with (1 Thes 4:17). Until then love (2 Pet 3:11-12).