Statement Of Faith
Living Vine Ministries of Mason City, Iowa
We believe...
1. That Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that He was raised from the dead for our justification. And He is seated
in the heavenlies with the Father. And that the Love of God is shed abroad in our hearts & that the truth will
set us free as we are the righteousness of God in Christ.
2. The Scriptures, both Old & New Testaments, to be the inspired Word of God, without error in the original
writings, His complete will for mankind, and the authority for all Christian faith and life.
3. In one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit.
4. That gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit are to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and that the church is the Body
of Christ.
5. That water baptism and the Lord's Supper are to be observed by believers. And that they are, however, not to
be regarded as means of salvation.
6. That Jesus Christ is the Lord and Head of the Church, and every local church has the right under Christ to decide
and govern its own affairs. And that the Pastor or Pastors are the head of the local ministry and assigns helps
positions within the ministry and it's auxilliary functions, these positions being called 'Armorbearers'. Armorbearers
being those that desire to aid and assist the Pastor in spiritual combat, lifting up the Pastor's arms, and helping
to bear the load by organizing and aiding in the services of the Ministry. An Armorbearer is one that is not desirous
of promoting self, but instead is desirous of promoting GOD. The Pastor must also be an Armorbearer!
7. In the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, where, in the twinkling of an eye all born again believers will
be gathered up with Jesus.
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