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Heart of Worship Ministries

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1. The Scriptures – God’s Inspired Word

We believe the entire Bible, both Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible, and

authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:21). It is the final rule for faith and

conduct. The Word reveals God’s nature, His plan of salvation through Jesus Christ, and His

instructions for the Church, including the operation of the Holy Spirit until Christ’s return.

2. The One True God

We believe in one God, eternally existent in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). God is the Creator, Sustainer, and

Redeemer of all.

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Monotheism: There is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4).

Trinity: This one God exists eternally in three Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

(Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).

Nature of God: He is Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of all things.

This means that while there is only one God, His being is revealed in three coequal, coeternal

Persons:

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The Father – Source of all creation and the One who sent the Son.

The Son (Jesus Christ) – The eternal Word who became flesh for our redemption.

The Holy Spirit – The divine presence who empowers, sanctifies, and indwells

believers.

3. The Lord Jesus Christ

We believe in the full deity and humanity of Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. He was

conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23). He lived a sinless

life (Hebrews 4:15), worked miracles, died a substitutionary death (1 Peter 2:24), rose bodily

from the dead (Luke 24:39), ascended to heaven (Acts 1:9–11), and is seated at the right hand

of the Father (Hebrews 1:3). He will return for His Church in the rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

4. The Fall of Man

We believe man was created good and upright in the image of God (Genesis 1:26–27). Through

voluntary disobedience, man fell, incurring both physical death and spiritual separation from

God (Romans 5:12–19).

5. The Salvation of Man

We believe salvation comes only through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus

Christ. By grace, through faith, we are justified, regenerated, and born again by the Holy Spirit

(John 3:3–7; Titus 3:5–7; Ephesians 2:8–9). This new life is sealed by the Spirit as the believer

grows in holiness.

6. The Ordinances of the Church

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Baptism in Water – commanded of all believers as a public testimony of their faith in

Christ (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47–48).

The Lord’s Supper – observed as a memorial of Christ’s sacrifice, proclaiming His

death until He comes (1 Corinthians 11:23–26).

7. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit

We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as promised by the Father and poured out in Acts 2.

This baptism is distinct from and subsequent to salvation, empowering believers for witness and

service (Acts 1:8).

Scripture teaches that there does not need to be a specific outward display of physical emotion

in order to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit. The Bible declares that we are baptized into

one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13). This baptism is the true power of transformation, providing

believers with the ability to boldly proclaim the gospel (Acts 4:31). Speaking in tongues is one of

the gifts of the Spirit, but it is not required as the sole evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit

8. The Gifts and Manifestations of the Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit distributes His gifts to the Church according to His will (1 Corinthians

12:4–11). These gifts include:

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Revelation gifts: Word of wisdom, word of knowledge, discerning of spirits

Power gifts: Faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles

Vocal gifts: Prophecy, tongues, interpretation of tongues

We hold firmly that the Church “does not lack any gift as we wait for the coming of our Lord

Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 1:7–8). Therefore:

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The gifts of the Spirit are not temporary but remain until Christ gathers His Church.

These manifestations are for edification, guidance, correction, and the building up of the

Body (1 Corinthians 14:3–5, 12, 26).

The Spirit Himself guarantees that we will be “kept firm to the end” by these gifts until the

day of Christ’s appearing.

Heart of Worship Ministries emphasizes prayerful desire, active use, and biblical order in all gifts

of the Spirit, believing they are essential for the Church’s mission in this age.

9. Sanctification

We believe sanctification is both a definitive act of separation from sin and a progressive work of

the Spirit. Believers are called to holiness in heart and conduct (1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews

12:14). Sanctification is accomplished by the indwelling Spirit and obedience to God’s Word

(Romans 12:1–2).

10. The Church and Its Mission

We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, called to be His habitation through the Spirit

(Ephesians 1:22–23). The Church’s mission is to evangelize the world (Matthew 28:19–20), to

build up believers, and to demonstrate the Kingdom of God through the manifestations of the

Spirit (1 Corinthians 14:26).

11. The Blessed Hope – The Pre-Tribulation Rapture

We believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ to catch away His Church before the Great

Tribulation (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52). This event is the blessed hope

of the believer (Titus 2:13). At that moment, the Church will be “taken out of the way” and caught

up to be forever with the Lord. Until then, we live in expectancy, filled with the Spirit, and operating in his gifts

12. The Millennial Reign of Christ

We believe in the visible, bodily return of Christ with His saints to rule and reign for a thousand

years on earth (Revelation 20:1–6; Zechariah 14:4–9).

13. The Final Judgment

We believe in the resurrection of the dead and a final judgment (Revelation 20:11–15). The

righteous will enter eternal life in God’s presence, and the wicked will face eternal separation in

the lake of fire.

14. The New Heavens and the New Earth

We believe in the promise of a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells and

God’s people shall reign with Him forever (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21–22).

Closing Emphasis

At Heart of Worship Ministries, we declare: we do not fall short in any gift as we await the

coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:7–8). The Spirit’s manifestations are vital for

the Church’s holiness, mission, and perseverance until the rapture of the saints. We therefore

commit ourselves to walk in the Spirit, operate in His gifts, and remain steadfast until Christ calls 

His bride away