Our Doctrine (What We Believe)

​THE HOLY SCRIPTURES

The Scriptures contained in the Old and New Testaments, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct.

Scripture References: II Timothy 3:15-17; I Thessalonians 2:13
II Peter 1:21

THE ETERNAL GODHEAD

The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent I AM, the  Creator of heaven and earth and the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed Himself as embodying the principals of relationship and association as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost are never identical as to person; nor confused as to relation; nor divided in respect to the Godhead; nor opposed as to cooperation. The Son is in the Father and the Father is in the Son, as to relationship. The Son is with the Father and the Father is with the Son, as to fellowship. The Father is not from the Son, but the Son is from the Father, as to authority. The Holy Ghost is from the Father and the Son proceeding, as to nature, relationship, cooperation and authority. Hence, no person in the Godhead either exists or works separately or independently of the others.

Scripture References: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10-11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22; John 1:18; 5:17-30,32,37; 8:17-18; 14:16-17; 15:26; 17:11, 21; II Corinthians 13:14

THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST 

The Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God:

Scriptures References:

1. His virgin birth - Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31, 35

2. His sinless life - Hebrews 7:26; I Peter 2:22

3. His miracles - Acts 2:22; 10:38

4. His substitutionary work on the cross - I Corinthians 15:3; II Corinthians 5:21

5. His bodily resurrection from the dead - Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; I Corinthians 15:4

6. His exaltation to the right hand of God - Acts 1:9,11; 2:33; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrew 1:3

THE FALL OF MAN

Man was created good and upright; for God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God.

Scripture References: Genesis 1:26,27; 2:17; Genesis 3:6: Romans 5:12-19

THE SALVATION OF MAN

Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

1. Conditions to Salvation
    A.  Salvation is received through repentance toward God and           faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ.
    B. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life.

2. The Evidences of Salvation 
    A.  The inward evidence of salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit.
    B.   The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness.

Scripture References: Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 8:16;10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8; 4:24; Titus 2:11-12

JUSTIFICATION

Man cannot be justified in the sight of God by his own strength, merits, or works, but rather is justified freely on the account of Christ through faith. Man is received into grace when he believes that his sins are remitted on account of Christ who made satisfaction for sins on our behalf by His death.

Scripture References: Romans 3:20-26; 5:1-2,6-9; Galatians 2:16; Philippians 3:9; I Corinthians 1:30; II Corinthians 5:21 

SANCTIFICATION

Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of declaration unto God. The Scriptures teach a life of holiness without which no man shall see the Lord. By the power of the Holy Ghost we are able to obey the command: Be ye holy, for I am holy. Sanctification is realized in the believer by recognizing his identification with Christ in His death and resurrection, and by faith reckoning daily upon the fact of that union, and by offering every faculty continually to the dominion of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture References: Romans 6:1-11,13; 8:1-2,13; 12:1-2; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:12-13; I Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 12:14; 13:12; I Peter 1:5, 15-16; 

THE BAPTISM IN THE HOLY GHOST

All believers are entitled to and should ardently expect and earnestly seek the promise of the Father, the baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire. This was the normal experience of all in the early Christian church. With it comes the endowment of power for life and service, the bestowment of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and their uses in the work of the ministry. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. With the baptism in the Holy Ghost comes a deepened reverence for God, an intensified consecration to God and dedication to His work, and a more active love for Christ, for His Word and for the lost. 

Scripture References: Matthew 3:11; Mark 16:17-20; Luke 24:49; John 7:37-39; Acts 1:4,8; 2:4,42; 4:8;8:12-17; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9; 19:1-6; I Corinthians 12:1-12; Hebrews 12:28 

THE CHURCH

The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her great commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the general assembly and Church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven.

Scripture References: Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:22; Hebrews 10:25; 12:23

THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH

 There are two ordinances given by Christ to the Church:

1.   Baptism in Water

The ordinance of baptism by immersion is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent and believe on Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. Thus they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they also have been raised with Him to walk in the newness of life.                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 2.  Holy Communion

The Lord's Supper, consisting of the elements, bread and the fruit of  the vine, is the symbol expressing our sharing the divine nature of our  Lord Jesus Christ; a memorial of His suffering and death; and a prophesy of His second coming; and is enjoined by all believers until He comes.

Scripture References: Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47-48; Romans 6:4; II Peter 1:4; 

I Corinthians 11:23-26

THE TRANSLATION

The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation, together with those who are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, is the imminent and blessed hope of the Church.

Scripture References: I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Romans 8:23; Titus 2:13; I Corinthians 15:51-52

THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST 

The second coming of Christ includes the rapture of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed by the visible return of Christ with His saints to reign on the earth for one thousand years. The millennial reign will bring the salvation of national Israel, and the establishment of universal peace. 

Scripture References: Psalm 72:3-8; Isaiah 11:6-9; Ezekiel 37:21-22; Micah 4:3-4; Zephaniah 3:19-20; Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27, 30; Romans 11:26-27; Revelation 1:7; 19:11-14; 20:1-6

THE FINAL JUDGMENT

There will be a final judgment in which the wicked dead will be raised and judged according to their works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book of Life, together with the Devil and his angels, the Beast and the False Prophet, will be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.

Scripture References: Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Revelation 19:20; 20:11-15; 21:8

THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH

We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Scripture References: II Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:22 

Rev. Dr. Charles L. Johnson III Founder/Pastor/Evangelist/Psalmist

Sis. Paula Johnson, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Women's Department Leader, and Companion in Over 40 Years of Public Ministry. 

Our Pastor and Wife

Acts 17:10-11

About the Pastor

"​I believe the role of our spiritual leaders is to serve and not be served. I believe God’s ministers must not seek to be profiteers at the expense of the people of God. I believe that the reverence that is rightly afforded to God’s ministers by the people of God must not be rewarded with dishonesty and infidelity. I hold that the man of God is after all only a man, and as such is flawed by imperfection, but he must seek to remain blameless before the flock of God, for it is the highest privilege to act in the role of Shepherd."  

Rev. Dr. Charles L. Johnson III

Rev. Johnson received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in November of 1973. On August 10, 1974 he was filled with the Holy Ghost and spoke in other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance. On August 31, 1974 he publicly acknowledged the call of God to the Gospel ministry after  attending a week long youth camp in Cedar Crest near Running Springs, Ca. He received formal training from LIFE Bible College and Eastern Missouri Bible College. He holds a Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies and the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. He was formerly ordained in ministry in 1986 under Dr. George D. Mckinney, Bishop of the 2nd Jurisdictional District of California of the Church of God in Christ.

He has served as a Pastor, Youth Pastor, Evangelist, and Revivalist, conducting numerous evangelistic meetings and seminars. He has ministered on the streets to gang members, drug addicts, alcoholics and prostitutes. He ministers to those who are in jail, rest homes,   hospitals and the shut in. He ministers in parks as well as churches. He officiates funerals, performs marriage ceremonies, and baby dedications. Rev. Johnson also has a unique music ministry that flows between the prophetic and praise, using both acoustic and electric guitar.