Declaration of Faith
Church of God, International Office

The Church of God believes the whole Bible to be completely and equally inspired and that it is the written Word of God. The Church of God has adopted the following Declaration of Faith as its standard and official expression of its doctrine.

  • In the verbal inspiration of the Bible
  • In one God eternally existing in three persons; namely, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
  • That Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of the Father, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. That Jesus was crucified, buried, and raised from the dead. That He ascended to heaven and is today at the right hand of the Father as the Intercessor.
  • That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that repentance is commanded of God for all and necessary for forgiveness of sins.
  • That justification, regeneration, and the new birth are wrought by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
  • In sanctification subsequent to the new birth, through faith in the blood of Christ; through the Word, and by the Holy Ghost.
  • Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people.
  • In the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart.
  • In water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
  • Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement.
  • In the premillennial second coming of Jesus. First, to resurrect the righteous dead and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air. Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years.
  • In the bodily resurrection; eternal life for the righteous, and eternal punishment for the wicked.

 

Vision

Christ-Centered; Community-Minded

The Church of God is to be:

  • A movement committed to the authority of Holy Scripture for faith and direction, allowing us to grow and reflect the image of God. 
  • A fellowship whose worship brings God’s power into the church's life and extends that power through the lives of believers into the marketplace of life.
  • A body directed by the Spirit, fully understanding that baptism in the Holy Spirit is both a personal blessing and an endowment of power for witness and service in fulfilling the Great Commission.
  • People who hunger for God experience the presence of God and stand in awe of His holiness as He changes believers into conformity with Christ.
  • A New Testament church that focuses on the local congregation, where the pastor nurtures and leads the church to spiritual growth. 
  • A church that loves all people.
  • A church that is Christ-centered, people-oriented, and needs-sensitive in all its programs and ministries.
  • A movement that promotes policies and ministries that reflect an open, sincere effort to remain relevant to each generation.
  • A church that desires to go and make disciples of all nations, and teaching them the ways of Jesus.
  • A church that loves their neighbors as themselves.