What We Believe

Doctrinal Statement Of Faith

We believe in the three dimensions of one God (1 John 5:7; Matt 28:19; 1 Tim 3:16)

We believe in one God, who is eternal in His existence; triune in His manifestation and deity, being Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

We believe that He is Sovereign and Absolute in His authority.

We believe in the Father who is God Himself, Creator of the universe (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1)

We believe that Jesus is God manifested in the flesh (1 Tim 3:16).

We believe He is the Son of God (Col 2:9). He suffered, died and was buried, and rose from the dead for our total salvation (Luke 3:21-22; Phillipians2: 5-11).

We believe that Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life. And that no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 3:36, John 3:31-32; John 14:6).

We believe in the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost), who is God indwelling, empowering and regenerating the believer. This Holy Spirit is called the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth (John 14:17; 14:26)

We believe that salvation is given unto all mankind through love given forth by God the Father by the sending forth of his only begotten Son into the world so that the world might be saved and also through the confession of mankind with the mouth and belief in their hearts on the Lord Jesus Christ. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness and with the mouth confessions are made unto salvation. (John 3:16-18; Romans 10:9-11)

We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ alone atones for our sins and iniquity. It is through His shed blood that we are saved, healed and set free from bondage and the forces of darkness and hell. (Romans 5:9-11; Ephesians1: 7; Revelation 12:11).

We believe that every believer must have a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus, the Christ, for apart from Him, We can do nothing. (John 15:1-5).

We believe that the Bible is the infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit. It cleanses our soul and hold the words of eternal life and the keys of the Kingdom of God. The Bible shows us God’s principles and standards of living; and it is the food that sustains us in all circumstances. (John 1:14; 2 Tim 3:16-17; 1 John 2:5-6).

We believe that we are to wash and renew our minds daily by the word of God. We must learn His way and exchange our ways of thinking for His. We are to be conformed to the Kingdom of God by the molding and shaping of His Hands. (Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:23-29; Philippians 4:8)

We believe in justification by faith. We believe that salvation is free and apart from any work of man; and is a result of the Sovereign Grace of God (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 5:5; Romans 5:1).

We believe in worshipping the Lord in spirit, song and dance and with the raising of our hands.

We believe that we are to praise and worship Him with our whole being (Psalms 150:1-6; John 4:24).

We believe in worshipping God through the giving of tithes and offerings and to do so cheerfully (Malachi 3:8-12; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 8:7-9; 2 Corinthians 9:7)

We believe that Godly living and the pursuit of a holy life should be the goal of every believer. (Hebrews 12: 14; Philippians 2:11-14).

We believe that believers should be water baptized by immersion for the circumcision of our hearts. It is through baptism that we publicly identify with the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ and therefore, baptize in the name and nature of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost (Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:11-14; Acts 2:38).

We believe that all Christians need to partake of the Communion elements, which represent the Lord Jesus body and blood. It is by participating in the Lord’s Supper that we proclaim his death and resurrection until his return (John 6:53-58; 1 Corithians11: 23-30).

We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit and that the evidence of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling is a changed life. (Ephesians 5:18-21; Galatians 5:22-25).

We believe in the manifestations of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He ministers to his people through tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy; words of knowledge and wisdom, discerning of spirits, faith, working of miracles and healing. Each person has a ministry from God that no one else can fill. We are to instruct, teach, exhort and admonish believers in the way of God (Mark 16:15-18; Acts 5:16; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11).

We believe that it is God’s will to heal and deliver His people today as He did in the days of the first Apostles. It is by the strips of Jesus that we are healed, delivered and made whole. We have authority over sickness, disease, demons, curses and every circumstance in life (Luke 10:19; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:5).

Sons and Daughters of Destiny Empowerment Center International hold these truths and many others to be precious and dear. Our purpose in providing this doctrinal statement of faith is not to further endless doctrinal disputes, but to be a place of ministry and healing for those in need. Christians have always had diversity in their theology and will continue to do so until the great return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.