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What We Believe |
The Bible has many different translations.
Some people have their favorite or preferred version and others simply have different interpretations of the Bible. We at EarlyPrayer.com believe that the Bible is the final authority for our lives and whatever it says to do, is what we do. |
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We don't claim to be experienced
theologians. We don't carry the Bible with us ready to debate the scriptures while in line at the grocery store.
It’s as simple as, if the Bible says to not steal, we don’t steal. If the Bible says to forgive, we forgive. We don’t give personal translations or interpretations based on what we want or would like the Bible to say. We don’t interpret the Bible with, “what God really meant by that was…”. The Bible is the final authority and we obey it.
Matthew 5:19 says, "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." So we will not listen to the latest interpretation of the Bible that are used to justify modern day beliefs or perversions. What We Believe is:
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Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He was crucified, died and was buried. On the third day, He rose from the dead and later ascended into heaven, where He remains at the right hand of God Almighty.
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After death, eternal life begins either in heaven or hell. Where you spend eternity is based on your decision to make Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior.
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That when the Rapture occurs, the dead in Christ will rise first, and then those who are alive and remain (those have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior) will be caught up to meet Him in the air.
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The Bible was written and inspired by God.
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Faith is acting on the Word of God.
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In water baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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In the authority of Jesus' name given to us.
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In the indwelling of, and baptism of, the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
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In divine healing—the restoration of health to those who believe and act on the truths written in God's Word. We further believe that Jesus is our Healer and that by His stripes we are already healed.
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Tithes and offerings should be freely given to your local church. The local church is the place of membership where God has called you to receive His Word on a consistent basis and to grow spiritually.
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In giving alms to the poor, sick, homeless and others in despair.
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That in Holy Matrimony a man and woman were originally created by God to be together both physically and spiritually supported by Genesis 1:28, “ And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the...”. (KJV)
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