What We Believe
Core Beliefs
The following are the core beliefs of Abundant Rain Empowerment Church based on the foundational truths taught in the bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.
The Scriptures
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to men, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, and superior to conscience and reason (2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Pet. 1:23-25; Heb. 4:12).
God
The one true God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent, self-revealed “I AM,” who is infinite in power, Holy in nature, attributes and purpose; and possessing absolute, indivisible deity. This one true God has revealed himself as FATHER in creation, through His SON, in redemption; and as the HOLY GHOST, by emanation and in regeneration of the Church.
(Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isa. 43:10, 11)
(Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isa. 43:10, 11)
Mankind
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. Man was created good and upright, for God said, “Let us make man in our image and after our likeness.” Man, by voluntary transgression, fell, and his only hope of redemption is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Gen. 1:26-31; Gen. 3:17; Ro. 5:12-21; John 3:16-17).
Salvation
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone (Titus 2:11-14; Titus 3:4-7; Ro. 10:13-15; Luke 24:47).
Water Baptism
The ordinance of baptism by burial with Christ should be observed (as commanded in the Scriptures) by all that have repented of their sins and in their hearts have believed in Christ as their Savior and Lord. In doing so, they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and that they have also been released to walk with Him in newness of life (Matt. 28:19; Ro. 6:4; Acts 2:38).
The Holy Ghost
All believers should ardently expect and earnestly seek the Promise of the Father, which is the baptism of the Holy Ghost. With it comes the infilling of power for life and service, and the bestowment of the gifts of the Spirit and their uses in the work of the ministry (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Cor. 12:1-31).
The Church
The church is the holy Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the great commission. Each believer is an integral part of the church, and their names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Eph. 1:22-23; Eph. 2:22; Col. 1:18).
The Resurrection
The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep in Christ and their translation, together with those who are alive and remain unto the Lord, is imminent and is the blessed hope of the church (1 Thess. 4:16-17; Ro. 6:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51,52).