Statement of Faith
CAC Balm of Gilead
In agreement with the Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and Overseas, we believe in:
The trinity
The Unity of the Godhead and the Trinity of the person therein. (Matt. 3:16, 2Corinthians 13:14 Col. 2:9, Eph. 1:2-3)
Repentance
The utter depravity of human nature, the necessity for repentance and Regeneration and the Eternal doom of the finally impenitent (Gen. 3:1-19, Is. 53:6, Rom. 3:23, 2 Pet. 3:9-10, Act 17:30)
SECOND COMING
The virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension, and abiding intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ. His second coming and millennial reign on earth (Is. 7:14, Lk. 1:26-27, Col. 1:15, Heb. 4: 15-16, Rom. 8: 34).
JUSTIFICATION
The justification and Sanctification of the believer through the finished work of Christ (Rom. 4:25, Rom. 5: 1,16-18, 1 Cor. 1:30-31, Thess. 4:3)
hOLY GHOST BAPTISM
The baptism of the Holy Ghost for the believer with signs following (Act 1;5-8, 1 Cor. 12:18-31, Mk. 16:17, Gal. 5:22, Heb. 2:3-4).
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
The nine gifts of the Holy Ghost for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of the church, which is the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12: 1-14, Rom. 12:6-8, 1 Cor. 14: 1-14)
THE SACRAMENT
The sacrament of baptism by immersion, and the Lord’s supper (Matt. 28: 19, Acts. 8: 36-38, Jn. 6: 51-56, Lk. 22: 19-20)
sCRIPTURE AUTHORITY
The divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:15-18, Rom. 15:4, 1 Peter 1:19-21).
THE FIVE FOLD
The church government by Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, Teachers, Elders and Deacons (Eph. 4: 10, 1 Cor. 12:27-28, Eph. 2:19-22).
FALLING FROM GRACE
The possibility of falling from Grace (Heb. 6:4-6, 1 Cor. 10:12, 2 Pet. 3:17, 2 Thess. 2:2-12).
TITHING
The obligatory nature of tithes and offerings (Gen. 14;20, Mal. 3:8-10, 2 Cor. 8:7, Acts 20:35, Heb. 7: 1-4).
FAITH
Faith in God the Jehovah “Jireh” to supply all your financial needs (Phil. 4:19).
DIVINE HEALING
The divine healing through obedience to the commandments of our Lord Jesus Christ and Faith in His name and the merit of His blood for all the sicknesses, diseases, and infirmities (Exo. 15:26, Is.53:5, Jams. 5:4-15, Jn. 30:7).