BIBLICAL DOCTRINE MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

We know that Christ is the head of the Church, and that the church is under his command and power. The Lord in his "Holy Book" called: Bible, we left implanted the ordinances, laws and regulations that we must follow. There is no better book by which the Christian should be guided as it is "THE WORD OF GOD"
Every organization or Church needs a local regulation; where I break down that collection of orders laws and commandments that the same supreme authority left us to follow them.
The fundamental basis of this regulation is to establish and maintain sound doctrine based on the Word of God. In all its content and not in teaching and human opinion. So it is clear that in this regulation you will not find doctrines, nor commandments of men.

  • My doctrine is not mine, but of the one who sent me. Whoever wants to do God's will, will know if the doctrine is of God, or if the doctrine is of God, or if I speak on my own, who speaks on his own account, his glory seeks; but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and there is no unrighteousness in him. Sn. John 7: 16-18
Each member of the church will submit to this regulation without altering its content; so that our church; be a church firmly founded on "THE ROCK", which is Jesus Christ. And so our spiritual source can quench the thirst of those who faithfully seek Christ and obtain that beautiful gift that is "ETERNAL LIFE"; that only Jesus Christ can give.
We ask God that this regulation after having been thoroughly studied, we discover the essence of carrying it out in all its data. Recognizing that our spiritual life and our satisfaction have guided us, we have done the will of the one who made the laws.

OBJECTIVES OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

Believers in Jesus Christ who live in the same community must come together to form a local church. (Again, I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven, because where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am. I am in their midst (Mt.18: 19-20) also (Acts 8: 1 and 31)

The word church means the temple where God is worshiped or the building where worship takes place. But it also means congregation (acts 7:38). Congregation means a call together and holy at the same time. Holy because it is a place where the presence of the Lord is felt and where He himself is present. By constituting ourselves children of God, we are also saints.
Here are our goals: To worship God in spirit and in truth. (Jn.4: 23-24, Col 3:16) (Ps.117). To teach the Sound doctrine, according to this established in the Sacred Scriptures (Mt.28: 20), to grow in spiritual knowledge (2Ti.3: 14-17, 2P.3: 18). In holiness (He.12: 14, 1P.1: 15-16), in knowledge of the rules that must be followed to be good and to avoid evil. (Ps 119: 9), (2Co.7: 1). Love God and neighbor (1Jn 2: 9-10, Pr.15: 17, Jn.13: 34-35). Announce the good news of the gospel throughout the world (Mark 16:15, Acts 1: 8). Our means of spreading the good news of the gospel are: Through the testimony of a faithful life, (Mt.5: 16). Through the preaching of the Word of God, (Acts 5:42). Through the prayer of intercession for sinners, (1Ti.2: 1-4); through the offerings to promote the preaching of the gospel in the national territory and in other parts of the world, (sal.86: 8, 1Co.16: 1-3). And finally through a life that is totally dedicated to the service of the Lord, (Mt.9: 34-38, Mr.3: 13-19).
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BELIEFS

Our beliefs are based on those fundamental truths of the Bible that we detail below:

THE HOLY BIBLE, THE WORD OF GOD.

We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, its origin and inspiration was given to the holy men of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, (2P.1: 20-21, Jer.1: 9, Ex.4: 10- fifteen). The New Testament teaches that the Holy Scriptures were given by the Holy Spirit, (Acts 1: 16,28: 25, 1 P.1: 10-11). It is the only infallible rule of faith and conduct superior to conscience and reason (2 Ti.3: 15-17). The Bible is its own interpreter and manifests to the world the divine truth in all its amplitude. It is indispensable for the Christian to study is a commandment (Jn.5: 39). It was written to instruct the Christian, (2 Ti.3: 16-17). And they make us wise for salvation (2 Ti.3: 15). Their spiritual results are incomparable, penetrating the soul and spirit, (He.4: 12). Regenerates the soul, (1P.1: 23), rejoices the heart (Ps.119: 16); sanctify the believer, (Jn.17: 17).

We reject any article of faith that is not based on divinely inspired books (2 Ti.3: 15-17). The sixty-six books were written by 40 different authors over a period of 1,600 years. It deals with various issues and yet maintains a unity of subject that is explained only by admitting that the Scripture was directed by the redeeming mind of God (2P.1: 21).
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I- THE EXISTENCE OF GOD

The existence of God is considered as an evident fact by the writers of the Bible, who without attempting to prove it, declare its existence. (Gen.1: 1, Is.40: 28).
1. God exists from eternity (Gen. 1: 1, Ps.90: 2-4, Is.40: 28). From the eternal ages there has been God. This profound truth can not be fathomed in its fullness by the human mind.
2. It exists by itself, (Jn.5: 26, Ex.3: 14, Acts 17: 24-25). This means that your life does not depend on anything else or be any.
3. He is the creator of the universe. Gn.1: 1-31, Psa.33: 6y9, Jn.1: 1-3
4. It is the wellspring of all life Jn.5: 26, Acts 17:28, Ps. 104: 27.
5. Man through the whole world around is cognizant of the existence of God, Ro.1: 18 and 20, Is.45: 5-7, Acts 14: 15-17, Psa.19: 1-3.
6. Only the fool affirms that there is no God, Ps.14: 1. The doctrine of the existence of God is:
a) clearly demonstrated in the Bible.
b) they testify for the universe.
c) and is of all reasonable to human intelligence.
The person who truly believes that there is no God is called an "atheist" word that means "without God." There are very few people who believe that there is no God, but there are many who try to hide behind this excuse thinking that they will escape from their obligations to the Creator and Lord.
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II- THE NATURE OF GOD

"God is Spirit, infinite, Eternal and invariable in his Being the perfection of wisdom, power, holiness, justice and truth". "God is Spirit Jn. 4:24

1. A Spirit is invisible, Col.1: 15. It has no flesh or bone or body; it is not subject to the limitations of a human being; He lives in the spiritual sphere, (Lk.24: 39).

2. God does not dwell in one place as a room made by hands, (Acts 17: 24-25, R.8: 27). But in the heavens, the heights, the eternity, and also in the humble and contrite spirit and that obeys his Word, (Is.57: 15, 66: 1-2).

3. There is no thing or figure with which it can be compared. (Dt.4: 15-23, Is.40: 25-26). The human mind can know God.
a) By the illumination of the Holy Spirit. 1Co.2: 9-16.
b) For creation Ro.1: 19-20, Ps.19: 1-6.
c) From the Scriptures Ps.19: 7-10.
(Some questions about passage that apparently contradict the statements that God is Spirit and invisible.)

4. What Ge.1: 26-27 means "Let us make man according to our image, ect ..., Col.3: 10 and Ef.4: 24, where they show that the similarity is not physical but spiritual, intellectual and moral.

5. As we understand the expressions that speak of "the feet" "the hands" (Job.19: 21), the eyes (Ps.34: 15), of God, if he has no body. These human expressions are used by God to bring to finite (human) understanding the infinite things (divine 0).

6. As it is understood Ex.24: 10 and 33: 18-23, where it says that the elders of Israel saw God, when they are compared with Jn. 1:18, Ex. 33:20 and Jn. 5: 37 His Spirit can manifest in various forms (John 1:32) and God has manifested Himself in different ways, for example:
a) Moses saw his glory, but only part Ex.33: 18-23.
b) He has manifested himself as "The Angel of God" (Gn.18: 1-10 and 19). In chapter 18 three men appear, who later go to Sodom (verse 22) but one stayed with Abraham, which was Jehovah. And only two come to Sodom Gn. 19: 1).
c) God manifested in his only begotten Son in the form of a man. (John 1:18, Mt.1: 23). This has been the most glorious manifestation of all ENMANUEL "God with us"
Thus we see that he correctly says that they saw God, but only saw the form of what he manifested to them of himself. They did not see him in all his divine majesty, because no one can see him like that and live. Ex.33: 20, 1Ti.6: 16.
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III-THE PERSONALITY OF GOD

God is a Person. Personality exists where there is intelligence (Ro.11: 33-34), sensitivity, (Ps.103: 8-13) will (Is.46: 10-11, Dn.4: 35). That is, the powers of thinking, feeling and determining. No material body is necessary. (Am.4: 13) We see these characteristics attributed to God in the following verses.
1. God as the designer, Creator and Sustainer of the universe and man manifests all personality attributes, (Gen.1: 1, He.1: 3, Col. 15-17, Ps. 104: 27-30, Mt.6: 26, 28.30.).
2. The living God in contrast to the idols, hears, sees and feels and wants, works and is a person. idols are things (Jer.10: 10-6, Acts.14: 11, 1Th.1: 9, 1S.2: 1-5).
3. Personality attributes are manifest in his love and correction, (He.12: 6-11), sadness (Gn.6: 6), anger (1R.11: 9), jealousy (Dt.6: 15) and abhorrence (Pr.6: 16).
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IV-THE SUBSTANTIAL UNITY OF GOD

God is one. The following scriptures, in harmony with the entire Bible, declare the unity of God, (Dt.6: 4, Is.44: 6-8, 1Ti.2: 5, 1Co.8: 4).
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V-THE TRINITY OF GOD

The truth that God in trine does not contradict the previous one. The unity of God and the Trinity of God are inseparable truths and are mutually established. The Scriptures teach the Holy Trinity.
  1. The name of the most used Deity is, in the Hebrew Elohim, and it is plural name. The name Jehovah is singular. The two names used together indicate unity plurality. (Gen.1: 1, Ex.3: 14). Also in the compound name El Shaddai, it is plural. Thus we have another combination of singular and plural (Gen.17: 1).
  2. God uses plural pronouns when speaking about himself. (Gen.1: 26, 11: 7, Is.6: 8).
  3. The Holy Spirit is mentioned from the beginning. (Gen.1: 2, Jud.6: 34).
  4. The Son is creator with the Father. (Gen.1: 1, Jn.1: 3).
  5. The New Testament does not speak clearly about the three persons (Mt.3: 16-17,2Co.13: 14, Jn.14: 26).
  6. There is a Father-God. (Ro.1: 7), Son-God. (He.1: 18), Holy Spirit-God. (Acts 5: 3-4)
And yet they are not three gods, but a single Deity. (1Jn.5: 7)
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VI-THE NATURAL ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

The attributes are the perfections of the essence of God.
  1. GOD IS OMNISCIENT: His omniscience the faculty of knowing everything. (Ro.11: 33, Mt.Mt.10: 29, Is.46: 9-10).
  2. GOD IS OMNIPOTENT: His Omnipotence. power for all (Gn.18: 14, Job.42: 2, Gen.17: 1).
  3. GOD IS OMNIPRESENT: His Omnipresence in all pairs and at the same time.Jer.23: 23-24, Acts 17: 27-28, Psa.139: 7-12). We see that he also dwells in the heavens. (1R.8: 30, Acts 7:55, Ef.1: 20, Is.66: 1). This does not limit God to stay in heaven, but refers to the special place of habitation.
  4. DIOS IS ETERNAL: His eternity, without beginning and without end, without yesterday and without tomorrow, ALWAYS EXISTING. (Ex.3: 14, Ps.90: 2, Rev.1: 8, He.1: 11-12).
  5. 5. GOD IS IMMUTABLE: Its immutability "That never changes unalterable, without change". (Mal.3: 16, Stg.1: 17, 1S.15: 29).
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VII-THE MORAL ATTRIBUTES OF GOD

1. GOD IS HOLY:
a) The nature of his holiness:
1) Absolutely exempt and separated from everything impure.
2) the culmination of holiness, perfection and purity. (Sal.99: 9, Lv.11: 43-45, 1Jn.1: 5).
b) His Holiness manifested in:
1) Abhorrence of all evil. Hab.1: 13, Pr.15: 9 and 26, Is.59: 1-2).
2) In wanting to see holiness in their children (1P.1: 15-16, Deut.23: 14, He.12: 10).

2. GOD IS FAIR:
a) His justice consists in that:
1) Always do what is good, straight and just.
2) Love justice and righteousness.
3) He hates evil, (Ps.45L7).
b) His justice manifested in:
1) Keep your word. (Neh.9: 7-8).
2) Forgive the sin of the penitent. (Neh.9: 7-8, Ro.3: 25-26).
3) Punish the sinner. (Psa.11: 4-5, 2Ti.4: 8).
4) Reward the faithful. (He.6: 10, 2Ti.4: 8).

3. GOD IS MERCIFUL:
a) God is long-suffering, kind and compassionate in patience with the obedient and disobedient. (Eph.2: 4, Sal.103: 8, Sal.86: 5-15).
b) His manifested mercy:
1) To the sinners. (Is.55: 7, Pr.28: 13, 2P.3: 9).
2) To the saints. (Ps.32: 10, Ps.103: 11-12-17-18, Fil.2: 27, Ps.21: 7).

4. GOD IS LOVE:
a) Love means the desire that the one who loves feels for the well-being of a loved one and the delight that this causes. An adequate explanation of this essential attribute of God is impossible. God is love, then the love that is God is as incompressible as the Supreme Being is. Jehovah our God, the only True God is love (1Jn.3: 16, 4: 8-16, Jn.3: 16).

b) The objects of God's love are:
1) His Only Begotten Son (Mt.3: 17, Mt.17: 5).
2) The believers in him. (Jn.16: 27, Jn.14: 21-23, Jn.17: 23).
3) All mankind which he wants to save (Jn.3: 16).
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VIII-THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

Our Lord Jesus Christ received the name of Jesus, according to the instructions that the angel transmitted to Joseph (Mt.1: 21) and to Mary (Lk.1: 31). The name reveals the particular functions that "His bearer" was to perform. You will call his name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins (Mt.1: 21). We believe that Jesus Christ is the "Son of God" and that through him we receive the grace that has been given to us (Rom 1: 1-5).

1. THE HUMANE OF JESUS CHRIST:
His physical development was just like that of other men:
a) The child Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, but legally he had at the same time a human father, whose love and honor protected Mary. Jesus was born in the bosom of a godly family. The Messiah was to present Himself in a humble way: Jesus came from the home of a carpenter from Nazareth. It was necessary that the Messiah was David's son. Joseph, his legal father, descended from David, just like his mother, having been miraculously conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. See (Gen.3: 15, 17: 7, Ps.132: 11, Is.7: 14, Jn.4: 9, 20:15).

b) Jesus Christ and his human names.
1) "Jesus" (Mt.1: 21)
2) "Jesus of Nazareth" (Acts 2:22)
3) "Jesus Christ man" (1Ti.2: 5)
4) "Son of man" (Lk.19: 10)
5) "Son of David"

c) Jesus Christ had a normal life.
Jesus Christ had a normal life in his development and in his daily life, apart from his wisdom that came from the father himself. "And Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and men (Lk.2: 40,52). Neither Joseph nor Mary divulged the amazing events that accompanied his birth. Jesus had four brothers and several sisters, (Mr.6: 3). He was also raised in a family where he knew joys and sorrows. He became a carpenter like Joseph (Mr.6: 3). The evangelists reveal the beauty of his character and the gradual development of his human nature, waiting for the hour when he would present himself before his people as the Messiah sent by God. The Bible teaches us that he was also subject to human weaknesses, but without sin. These quotations prove it (Mt.26: 37-Anguish,) (Mt.4: 2-Hunger) (Jn.4: 6-Tiredness (Jn.19: 28, Thirst) (Jn.11: 35-Sadness) ( He.4: 15-Temptation).
2. YOUR DIVINE ATTRIBUTES:
a) "Omnipotence" (Mt.28: 18, Ef.1: 21)
b) "Omnipresence" (Mt.18: 20)
c) "Omniscience" (Jn.16: 30)
d) "immutability" (He.13: 8)
e) "Eternity" (ASp.1: 18).

3. REDEMPTION DEATH OF JESUS:

The Bible teaches us very clearly that Jesus died to rescue us from sin. (1P.1: 18) But that is because he is our redeemer because it was the payment of a ransom. We now enjoy this ransom by faith in the sense of the forgiveness of sins, (Eph.1: 7). When Christ sacrificed himself, he made himself a propitiatory for us. Man can come to God and can have communion with him. The propitiation denotes, in the Scriptures, the aspect of the death of Christ in which I vindicate the holy and righteous character of God. And by virtue of which he can be propitious, or merciful, to the whole world (1Jn.2: 2, 4:10, He.2: 17, 9: 5).
God was in Christ reconciled to the world with him (2Co.5: 19) "That God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not taking men into account their sins, and entrusting to us the word of reconciliation.
So man has to reconcile with God. Through the cross, Christ took away sin, destroyed enmity, established peace and reconciliation for men, not only with God, but also with one another (Eph.2: 16). The reconciliation carried out at Calvary had effects even in heaven (Col.1: 20-22; Eph.1: 10). It is Jesus Christ who paid the price of our reconciliation, the payment of sin that demands the vindication of justice divine to maintain sanctity. From then on he can take the hand of the repentant sinner, and place it in the God of holiness and love with all righteousness (Ro.3: 23-25). God entrusts believers "The ministry of reconciliation" pleads with men everywhere to be reconciled with him (2Co.5: 18-20).
Christ gave his life for us and died undeservedly. He was our substitution (1P.2: 24; 3:18; 2Co.5: 21).
4. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST:

The return of Christ to a glorified bodily life, three days after his death (Lk.24: 44-46, Gn.22: 2-5, He.11: 19, Ro.1: 2). Jesus himself warned his disciples of this event (Mt.16: 21, 17: 22-23, 20:19).
The consequences of the resurrection:
a) He is declared Son of God with power (Ro.1: 4). He has been given all power in the heavens and on the earth (Mt.28: 18), since then he is seated at the right hand of God, crowned with glory and honor (Ac.2: 32-34, He.2: 9). He is waiting for the moment for his coming and establishing his kingdom (Acts 17:31).
b) For the believers the resurrection makes salvation possible (Rom.4: 25).
c) The power of God triumphs over death (1R.17: 21; 2R.4: 34; 13:21).


5. THE ASCENSION AND EXALTATION OF CHRIST:
The ascension is the seal and the necessary consequence of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. After his humiliation, he has now been sovereignly exalted (Phil.2: 5-11). Having penetrated into the Most Holy, that is, before the very presence of God, he fulfills in his favor his office of intercessor and high priest (Ro.8: 34, He.7: 25, 9:24). He is the head of the church and is our lawyer. He has prepared a place for us (Jn.14: 2). Through him: death and satan were defeated.
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IX-THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is part of the divine Being. It is one of the three divine persons, and not a simple energy or influence.

1. PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
The Holy Spirit is not a mere power or a figurative expression of divine energy. The Scripture attributes a distinctive personality to it, as does the Father and the Son (Mt.3: 16-17) (Jn.14: 16-17; 15:26). The Spirit thinks, knows the language, has will (Ro.8: 27, 1Co.2: 10-13, 12:11). He can be treated as a person: he can be lied to, he can be tried, he can be resisted, he can be grieved, he can be confronted (Acts 5: 3, 7:51, Eph.4: 30; .10: 29). On the other hand he also teaches, testifies, convinces, leads, understands, speaks, announces (Jn.14: 26; 15:26; 16: 8-13). The Holy Spirit is our comforter (JN.14: 16; 16: 7).
a) The names of the Holy Spirit.
1) "Spirit of Holiness" (Ro.1: 4)
2) "Holy Spirit of the Promise" (Ef.1: 13)
3) "Spirit of Grace" (He.6: 29)
4) "Spirit of life in Christ Jesus" (Ro.8: 2)
5) "The Comforter" (Jn.14: 16).

b) Attributes of the Holy Spirit.
The attributes of the Holy Spirit, also indicate his works, is also present everywhere and manifests his presence.
1) "Omnipresent" (Ps.139: 7)
2) "Omnipotent" (Lk.1: 35; Zac.4: 6)
3) "Eternal" (He.9: 14)
4) "Omniscience" (1Co.2: 10).

c) The Deity of the Holy Spirit.
1) He is given the name of God (Is.61: 1)
2) He is identified with God, with the Lord (Acts 5: 3-4)
3) Lord - name that is clearly the title of Jehovah (2Co.3: 17).


d) The work of the Holy Spirit.
The Lord was assisted by the Spirit throughout his entire career here on earth. By the Spirit he was conceived, anointed, sealed, filled, clothed with power, led, offered in sacrifice, risen (Lk.1: 35; 4:18; Jn.6: 27; Lk.4: 1-2-14; He.9: 14; Ro.8: 21).

e) Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
The blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is to attribute the works of God to Satan. The Word is very clear in saying that all sin is forgiven (Mark 3: 28). But the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit does not (Mr.3: 29). The Bible indicates that we are incarcerated if we do this and the inmate is an eternal sin that will never be forgiven.
A believer who has known Christ and departs from him and his beliefs after having met him is called Apostata. Then he blasphemes against the Holy Spirit because he affronts him, (He.10: 26-29). He turns it off because the Holy Spirit can not dwell in a dirty vessel (1Th.5: 19), the grieving (Eph.4: 30).
2. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:
The Holy Spirit descends upon all who are believers. (Ac.2: 1-4, Ef.1: 13). On the day of Pentecost we see how the Holy Spirit descended (Acts 1: 8). In order to receive the Holy Spirit you have to believe and have faith. (Acts 10: 44, 11: 15-18). God promised from ancient times to pour out of his spirit on all flesh (Jl.2: 28-29) (Is.28: 11).
The New Testament distinguishes between having the Spirit, which is a reality in all believers or being filled with the Spirit, which is the privilege and duty of the true Son of God. (Acts 2: 4, 4: 29-31; Ef.1: 13-14, 5:18). Baptism occurs only once, the fullness or fullness of the Spirit can be repeated many times. Every repentant believer will receive the "Gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). Through the outpouring, (Ac.2: 16-18). God has given the Spirit to work in his vineyard. (Acts 5:32, 10:45)

a) Evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit:
1) Speak in other languages, (Acts 2: 4, 10: 45-46, Acts 19: 6).

b) Example of the means that the Holy Spirit spills:
1) Prayer. (Lk.11: 13)
2) By the laying on of hands (Acts 9:17, Acts 19: 6).
3) Hearing of the Word (Acts 10: 44-46).
4) Persist in prayer (Acts 1: 14, 1: 4-5, Luke 11: 5-10).
5) Have faith in God (Mr.9: 23, He.11: 6)

c) The gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Transliteration of the Greek word "Charis", which means "Gift", gift grace, favor, power, office, mission. They are gifts that, precedents of the ascended Christ, head of the church, are distributed by the Holy Spirit. All the believers, having received the anointing of the Spirit (Rev. 1: 6, 2Co1: 21, 1Jn.2: 20-27). They are recipients of the gifts of the Spirit or spiritual gifts, which are supernatural abilities granted to each believer, in view of the service and function they have within the body of Christ (1Co.12: 7, 11). Paul gives a relation of a certain number of these gifts:

1) Wisdom, knowledge (1Co.12: 8)
2) Faith, healing (1Co.12: 9)
3) Miracles, prophecy, discernment of Spirit, tongues and interpretation of tongues (1Co.12: 10).
One of the purposes for which God has given us the gifts of the Holy Spirit is for the edification of the church that is the body of Christ (1Co.14: 12) (1Co.14: 4).
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X- SALVATION

Salvation is a spiritual, miraculous transformation that takes place in the soul and in life. In its broad sense salvation means "liberation" or "emancipation" and has been used to denote events of temporal life.
Both the Old and the New Testaments are centered on the conception of "Salvation" based on the fact that man totally ruined by the fall and therefore destined for death and eternal perdition, needs to be rescued and saved. through the intervention of a Divine Savior. Thus, the biblical message is clearly distinguished from a mere religious morality that gives men advice on good behavior. In the Old Testament the Lord reveals himself as the Savior God (Is.45: 15), (Is.49: 26), (Tit.2: 11).
Christ is already at the beginning presented as the Savior and not only as a teacher, friend or model of behavior. The angel says to Joseph: "You will call his name Jesus" "Jehovah saves" because he will save his people from their sins (Lk.1: 69). There is no salvation in anyone else. (Acts 4:12) Jesus is the author of our salvation (He.2: 10, 5: 9). God sent his Son as the Savior of the world (1Jn.4: 14). Not to condemn the world but for the world to be saved by Him (Jn.3: 17). The Son of Man came to seek and save what was lost (Lk.19: 10).

1. DOCTRINES OF SALVATION:
a) FE:
This can be called the saving faith. It is the trust in God placed in his Word; is to believe in a person, as Abraham created God. Faith is indispensable for salvation (Jn.3: 36, He.11: 6, Ef.2: 8). The Bible says: "Faith is the certainty of what is expected in the conviction of what is not seen" (He.11: 1).
Salvation is on the principle of faith, in contrast to works under the law (Ro.10: 9). But faith is manifested by good works, (James 2: 14-26). If on the other hand, faith does not give evidence of itself, it is described as dead, totally different from true and active faith. Faith must not be only intellectual, but also of the heart. Intellectual faith is the establishment of the mind or intellect that what God says is true. Faith must be founded on the Word of God and on Christ (Rom 10:11). By faith we appropriate warnings and promises (John 1:12).
b) REPENTANCE:

Repentance is the translation of a Greek word (Metanoia) which means "to have another mind, change the mind, and is used in the New Testament to indicate changes of mind regarding sin, God and oneself" (Acts 17). : 30). In the book of Matthew chapter 21: 28-29. We see an illustration of the true repentance that is offered in the mentioned son. Then it means that repentance is a sincere decision to make an effort to leave sin (Lk.19: 8). Any person who wants to seek God in Spirit and truth and be saved; This is the first step you have to take, "repent" (Lk.13: 3).
The need for repentance to enter the kingdom of God is something that in the New Testament affirms (Mt.3: 8, Lk.5: 32, Acts 5:31, 11:18, 26:20, Ro 2: 4).

1) Reasons for repentance.
to. The goodness of God that leads to repentance (Ro.2: 4).
b. The coming judgment, on account of which God commands all men now that they repent (Acts 17: 30-31).

c) THE NEW BIRTH:
When we come to the Lord we are a new creature and everything changes (2Co.5: 17), so when this arises we become children of God and a member of the family of God.
(Jn.1: 12-13) James 1:18 says that the Holy Spirit becomes our "Agent" and He is the one who binds us at all times. We are already repentant, we have confessed our sins (Acts 2:38) and now we are ready to witness to the world of Jesus Christ.
d) THE JUSTIFICATION:
Act by which God declares that the believing sinner becomes just and acceptable to Him. Because Christ has borne his sin on the cross, having been "Made Justice" in his favor. (1Co.1: 30) The justification is gratuitous, that is, totally undeserved (Ro.3: 24); however, it is done on a basis of total justice, because God clears all our sins. The fact is that justification is given to us from the moment we believe, from the moment of our new birth. God in his grace and because of the cross, erases our sins and regenerates them.

1) The means of Justification:
to. Jesus justifies us by his blood. (Ro.5: 9)
b. He justifies us by his grace (Titus 3: 7).
c. Justification is received by faith, and never on the basis of works (Ro.3: 26-30, 4: 5, 5: 1, 11: 6, Ga 2:15, Eph.2: 8-10) .
2) The results of the justification:
to. The sinner is freed from punishment by the Sovereign Judge: He is declared righteous, and made whiter than snow (Isaiah 1:18). For there is no longer condemnation (Ro.8: 1). Because God sees him in Christ, clothed with the perfect justice of his divine Son (2Co.5: 21).
b. From the moment he receives the grace of God, his faith produces works that constitute the demonstration of the reality of his justification.
c. According to the book of Romans Chapter 5: 1. One of the results of justification is to have peace with God, after having believed (Acts 13:39, 1 Cor.6: 11).

e) SANCTIFICATION:
The word means to make holy, to purify, to set apart for God. There are two means of sanctification: ritual and above all morally and spiritually.

1) Moral:
to. The believer is exhorted to sanctify himself by separating himself morally from the world and from his contaminations (2Co.6: 14, 7: 1).
b. Ritually, contact with holy things or persons can sanctify (1Co.7: 14; Ex.29: 37).

2) How we receive sanctification:
to. Through the repentance of the sinner; when he has known Christ; accepting him as his personal Savior. (Ga.3: 25-27; Jn.1: 12; Ef.4: 24).
b. As Sons of God we are saints, but God commands that your holiness be perfected and progressive (2Co.7: 1) (1P.1: 15-16). So that we are fit to depart with the Lord on the "Day of His Coming". (He.12: 14)

3) Spiritual:
to. In the following verses we see that the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the Word of God obtain sanctification. (1 Ts.2: 13; Jn.17: 17).
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XI- PRAYER

Prayer is communication with God. The communication of the Son of God with his father includes adoration, thanksgiving, confession and petition. (Neh.1: 4-11; Fil.4: 6; Dn.9: 3-19). Every prayer must be defined (Lk.11: 13).
In this passage we find the model of prayer. We can pray everywhere (1Ti.2: 8). The prayer has to be addressed in the name of Jesus (Jn14: 13-14). Offered in the spirit (Eph.6: 18), with firm faith in the Lord. Praying with understanding (1Co.14: 15), waiting at his will (1Jn.5: 14; Lk.22: 42).

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XII- DIVINE HEALING.

The first origin of illness and death must be sought, obviously, in sin and in the fall.
According to genesis 1: 27-31; 2: 7; 3:22 When God created man he did it in his image and likeness and made it a perfect creation, destined to a happy and eternal life, and not to the physical and moral sufferings to which he is subjected. Then for having sinned, death made its appearance, diseases and their ailments (Rom.5: 12).

1. BECAUSE THE DISEASES COME:
a) For a sin committed (Dt.28: 58-61)
b) It may come from the parents' faults (Ex.20: 5)
c) It can also reach Christians who do not judge themselves by abandoning their disobedience (1Co.11: 30-32).

However, the Bible emphasizes that not every disease is necessarily the result of personal sin. Job was whole, upright, God fearing, turned away from evil, to the point that there was none like him in all the earth. Nevertheless, God was willing to send him a test, for his spiritual growth (Job 1: 8, 2: 5-7). Neither the blind man of birth nor his parents would have caused this blindness for his sins, which made manifest the glory of God (Jn.9: 2-3). Paul was given a thorn in the flesh, not because he had sinned, but to keep him from pride because of the unheard-of revelations of the Lord (2 Cor. 12: 7).

The Bible reveals that sometimes Satan can be the agent that causes certain diseases (Job 2: 6-7, Lk.13: 16, Acts 10:38), as regards the demonic possessions.

2. HOW DIVINE HEALING IS OBTAINED:
a) For confessing our sins to the Lord (James 5: 14-15).
b) For the work of Christ. (Is.53: 4-5; Mt.8: 17; 1P.2: 24; Mt.9: 29).
c) Divine healing is also obtained through faith (Mk.16: 17-18, Ex.15: 26).
d) Using the intercessory prayer (James 5: 15-16).

The Lord is still alive today to heal because he is the same as he was yesterday today and forever (He. 13: 8).
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XIII- REEFTAINING

In the New Testament we have the promise of the rapture for all those who have kept their promise and have been faithful to Him. First there will be the resurrection of the dead in Christ, and then the living believers, then together with the finished saints will be raptured to receive the Lord in the air (1Th.4: 16-17). This preliminary fact of the coming of the Lord is of the greatest interest to the church, which is instructed to wait for its Lord (Tit.2: 11-14).

1. PROPOSED EVENTS IN YOUR ORDER:

a) The first resurrection:
Three different resurrections are mentioned in 1Co.15: 20-24 and two in Jn.5: 25-29 and Rev.20: 4-6. When three are indicated, it refers to that of Christ, of the believers, of the unsaved. Between the resurrection of Christ and that of believers, obviously intervenes the present era and the end or the last resurrection, which belongs to the unsaved, is the millennial reign of Christ (1Co.15: 24-26). The two resurrections of mankind are called the first and the second (Rev.20: 4-6, Phil.3: 11, T1Ts.4: 13-18).

b) The rapture of the living saints:
The resurrection of the bodies of the believers is intimately related in time and circumstance with the translation, without death, of the living saints. The Apostle, after having described at length the resurrection of the bodies of believers who have died (1Co.15: 35-50), proceeds to declare a mystery or a sacred secret not revealed until now (1Co.15: 51-57) , that is, not all of us will sleep, but with important changes that happen in a moment, Sons of God, in their body they go out to meet their Lord in the air (Jn.14: 1-3; 1Co.15: 51- 52; 1Ts.4: 13-18; 2Th.2: 1; He.9: 28).

c) The church in heaven:
Because the book of Revelation is totally prophetic, and because it traces not only the entire earthly history of the church (chapters 2 and 3), but also that which will follow (Rev.4: 1), it is to be expected that the identification of the church in heaven will be clearly indicated in what follows the description of his life here on earth. The experience of John as a precursor or representative of the church is largely what the church still has to experience; therefore, when he was raptured through a door to heaven (Rev. 4: 1), in that same way it can be understood that the church will be snatched when its days of pilgrimage on earth are fulfilled. It is also significant that the 24 elders appear in heaven immediately after the church has been removed from the earth. These elders, as already indicated, are those who, according to their song (Rev.5: 9-10), are those who have come from the earth, from every lineage, language, people, and nation who have been redeemed for God. by the bleeding of the lamb (Rev. 7:14, 19: 7-9).
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XIV- THE AWARDS OF THE BELIEVERS

Many biblical passages sustain the truth that faithful believers will receive rewards for their service while in the world (1Co.3: 12-15; 9: 16-27; 2Co.5: 9-11; Rev.3: 11; 22:12). These rewards will be given by Christ in his court in heaven and after the believer in heaven has been received.
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XV- THE WEDDINGS OF THE LAMB

As an interlude between the list of judgments recounted in Revelation chapters 17 and 18 and the description of the glorious coming of Christ presented in chapter 19, there is the statement that the Lamb's Marriage has come, an event accompanied by the supper of the weddings (19: 7-9). There is a chronological order that is observed, because weddings and supper take place in heaven before the King returns. In this connection, Christ sheds light on the order of events by a word that speaks to Israel according to (Lk.12: 35-36). Israel is always on earth, and the return of Christ is to his earthly people accompanied by his wife. At this point, attention is called to distinguish between the wedding supper that is in heaven and celebrated before Christ returns, and the wedding feast (Mt.25: 10; Lk.12: 37), which is verify on earth after his return.
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XVI- THE GREAT TRIBULATION

The great Tribulation is the period of affliction unprecedented in history, which is predicted in the passages quoted under this same title from (Ps.2: 5) to (Rev.7: 14), and is described in the chapters 11-18 of this last book. Even though it will include in a certain sense the whole earth (Rev.3: 10). The great tribulation will be in a distinctive way the time of trouble for Jacob (Jer.30: 7) and will have as a portico the city of Jerusalem and the holy land. Its duration will be three and a half years, that is, the last half of the seventieth week of Daniel (Dn.9: 24-27), (Rev.11: 2-3) and it will affect the people of God who will have returned to Palestine. , in a state of disbelief.
1. EVENTS OF THE TRIBULATION:
a) The cruel reign of the beast rising from the sea (Rev.13: 1), and who at the beginning of three and a half years broke his covenant with the Jews "by virtue of which they will have restored the cult of the temple" ( Dn.9: 27), and will personally appear in the temple claiming to be worshiped as God (Mt.24: 15; 2Ts.2: 4).
b) The active intervention of Satan with great wrath (Rev. 12: 12), and his work of imparting power to the beast (Ap.13: 4-5).
c) The unusual activity of the demons (Ap.9: 2-11).
d) The terrible judgment of the cups, announced in Ap.16. However, the great tribulation will also be a period of salvation. Here is a large number that God has chosen in the nation of Israel (Rev.7: 4-8) and of those who are said to have come from the great tribulation (Rev.7: 14). Together with a great multitude of gentiles (Rev.7: 9). These do not belong to the priesthood, the church, with which they seem to have a relationship similar to that of the Levites with the priests, under the Mosaic covenant.
The coming of Christ in glory with her related immediately follows the great tribulation (Mt.24: 29-30, "remnant", Is.1: 9, Ro.11: 5, "beast", Dan.7: 8, Rev.19: 20), "Armageddon" (Rev.16: 14, 19:17).

2. OTHER EVENTS OF THE GREAT TRIBULATION:
a) The appearance of the man of sin, (Ez.28: 1-10, Dn.7: 8, 9:27, 11: 36-45, Mt.24: 15, Jn.5: 43, 2Ts.2: 1-12, Rev.6: 2, 13: 1-9, 19: 19-20, 20: 10).
b) The final sufferings of Israel (Deut.28: 63-68, Jer.30: 4-7, Mt.24: 21-27).
c) The destruction of ecclesiastical Babylon (Ap.17).
d) The battle of Armageddon (Rev.16: 13-16; Zac.12: 1-9; Is.10: 28-32; Mt.24: 29-30; Zac.14: 2; Is.63: 1 -6; Is.2: 12; Dn.2: 35).
e) The destruction of political and commercial Babylon, (Rev. 18 and 19).
f) The Lord's Day itself (Mt.24: 42-44; 1Th.5: 4; 2P.3: 10; 1Co.6: 2-3; 1Co.15: 25-26).
g) The second coming of Christ, (Rev.19: 11-16, Ez.20: 33-44, Is.63: 1-4, Ro.11: 26-27, Ps.2: 7-9; .96: 13; and 98: 9; Is. 63: 1-6; Dn.2: 44-45; Mt.24: 29-30; 2Ts.1: 7-10).
h) Satan bound and condemned (Rev. chapter 20).
i) The recollection and judgment of the sorrowful Israel (Is.61: 2-3, Mt.5: 4, and 24:30, Dt.30: 1-8, Is.11: 11-12, Jer.23: 7 -8; Ez.37: 21-28; Mt.23: 37; and 24:31; Ez.20: 33-44; Mt. 24:37; Mt.25: 30; Ez.37: 1-14; Dn.12: 1-3, and 13. Mt.25: 10).
j) The judgment of the nations (Mt.24: 37, 25: 46,25: 31-46, Gen.12: 1-3, Joel.3: 2-16, Sal.96: 13, and 98: 9 ).
k) Human life in earthly reign (Is.11: 10; Mt.25: 34; Is.14: 1-2; 60:12; 61: 5; Ez.37: 22; Is.11: 6-9 65: 18-25; Jer.31: 33; Is.66: 1-19; Mt.5: 1-7-29; Ro.8: 18-23).
l) unleashed Satan and the last rebellion (Rev.20; Jn.16: 11, 12: 7-12; Rev.20: 10, Rev.20: 1-3).
m) The present earth and the heavens will pass (Is.65: 17, 66:22, He.1: 10-12, 2P.3: 3-13, Rev.20: 11, 21: 1).
n) The judgment of the great white throne (Rev.20: 12-15, 21: 8, 22: 10-15).
o) The destiny of the wicked (Rev.20: 14-15).
p) The creation of a new heaven and a new earth (Ap.21: 3-4; Is.66: 22; He.12: 22-24; Ap.21: 9, 22: 7; Jn.14: 1 -3).
q) The day of God (2P.3: 10, 3:12; 1Co.15: 28).
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XVII THE BAPTISM IN WATER.

The word baptize means to enter into the water, to submerge. That is death, burial and resurrection (Ro.6: 1-4). Symbolically it is the death of the old man and the resurrection of the new man to walk in a new life (Eph.4: 22-24).

1. Baptism is an ordinance (Mt.28: 19). We must believe in baptism (Mk.16: 16; Jn.3: 5).
2. Requirements for baptism.
a) Repentance (Lk.3: 7-8).
b) Faith. (Ro.3: 24-27).
c) Be doctrinal (Mt.28: 20; 2Ts.2: 15).
3. Results of baptism:
Baptism saves us, but not by removing the filth of the flesh (1P.3: 21). The believer is baptized not to be saved, but because he is saved.
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XVIII HOLY DINNER

Another of the ordinances of the Lord is the holy supper, which consists of the bread and juice of the vine. Which symbolize the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, and which is a reminder of his suffering and death and a prophecy of his second coming (Mt.26: 26-29; Mr.14: 22-25; Lc.22 : 13-20; 1Co.11: 12-26). This act must be celebrated by the believers. A believer should understand the member baptized in water and in full communion with the church; One should not participate in the Lord's Supper unworthily (1Co.11: 27-32).
To participate in the Lord's Supper requires a preparation of the heart on the part of all the brothers. He who has committed sin must repent and seek forgiveness. In case of existing among some of the members, enmity or hatred, grudges, dislikes, they must be reconciled before approaching the table of the Lord. The Lord's Supper must be an "Expression of Harmony and Love among believers."
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XIX THE NATURE OF MARRIAGE

Marriage is a divine institution established since creation. Through marriage, God prevents humanity from becoming a confused crowd of scattered individuals; it is thus organized on the basis of the family. It was instituted by God (Gen.1: 27, 2: 18-24). Between one of the elements of marriage is explicit in the idea of being one flesh and is also a spiritual communion. The basic element of every marriage is "love" in a permanent union (Mt.19: 6).
1. PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE:
a) Fellowship (Gen.2: 18).
b) Procreation (Gen.1: 28).

Marriage is the divinely designed form for the most legitimate and satisfactory expression of sexual desires (He. 13: 4). God abhors adultery and fornication (Lv.20: 1: 23, Mt.5: 27-28, 19: 9, Eph.5: 3, 1Co.6: 18). Such immoral practices threaten the society that God has formed, therefore every true Christian must appreciate the sacred duty of marriage.
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XX PRESENTATION OF CHILDREN

The presentation of children to the Lord is not a baptism, but a presentation of thanksgiving, of faith and a plea for divine blessing. In the New Testament it tells us that the candidate for baptism must first repent of his sins (Acts 2:38), and believe in Jesus Christ (Acts 8:37); but as the children have not reached the use of reason; because they are children and their age does not allow it; that is why they do not baptize, but they present themselves to the Lord. Appointments that prove this event (Mr.10: 13-16; Mt.19: 13-15; Dt.6: 4-9). In the New Testament he tells us that the same Lord was presented eight days after his birth (Lk.2: 21-40). This teaches us clearly that children are not baptized because they have no sin; the Lord Jesus is perfect, without sin (Is.53: 1-10, 1P.2: 22). That's why he was not baptized but presented.
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XXI THE CONSTITUTION


1. THE CHURCH:
In essence, the church is the community of all New Testament believers who have been united by the bond of faith and the regenerative action of the Holy Spirit. The church is instituted by God (Mt.16: 18; 1Th.1: 1; Ef.2: 20; 1Ti.3: 15). Redeemed by the blood of Christ (Rev.5: 9). It is universal because the Sons of God of all countries and backgrounds are part of it (Acts 2:47, 9:31). When they believe in the message of salvation (Mark 16:16; Mark 1:15).
The relationship between Christ and the church is beautifully illustrated in the New Testament. Christ is the head, the Head of the body (the church). (1Co.12: 12, 13 and 27; Eph.5: 23-30). He is the husband (of the church) (2Co.11: 2; Eph.5: 31-32). Christ is the headstone of the angle of the Temple of the Lord (Eph.2: 19-22; 1P.2: 4-5). So the church is part of the body of God (Ro.12: 5; 1Co.12: 27; Eph.1: 23, 4:12; Col.1: 24; Acts 2:19).
Our mission as a church is to fulfill the task that the Lord has given us and is to preach the Gospel (Mk.16: 16), bear witness to Jesus Christ and win souls for his name (1P.2: 9-10; 2: 15-16), to live in holiness (Eph.4: 12-16) and finally our mission as a church is to help those in need (Jas.1: 27, 2: 15-17; Acts 20:35).

a) The government of the church.
The reasons why there is a government in the local church; It is because the same scripture gives us the authority to do it. Every authorization for a government in the church must be found in the epistles of the New Testament and every rule exists for the church to affirm that its procedure is justified by the deeds. There are several biblical citations that give us the requirements of those who can participate in the government of the church (Acts 6: 3; 1Ti.3: 13; Tit.1: 5-9; 1P.5: 1-3).

b) Our government is composed as follows.
1) Pastor: Spiritual director as a servant of God and president of the official body (He.13: 7, 13:17).
2) Official Body: This body will be reelected every year. The functions of the official body are:
i. Rule and teach (1Ti.3: 4-5 and 17).
ii. Keep the revealed truth of perversion and error (Tit.1: 9).
iii. Monitor the church as the shepherd sees for his sheep (Acts 20:28).
iv. Oversee the distribution of church funds directing the financial program. (Acts 6: 1-3).

The word deacon means "Servant" or a person called to serve. The pastor and the official body will direct the destiny of the church with the direction of the HOLY SPIRIT.
2. THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHURCH

The Bible says that salvation or all the blessings we receive from God can not be bought with gold, silver or money (1P.1: 18-19, Is.55: 1-2). But by becoming active members of the church we have to fulfill our responsibilities as "Sons of God." Tithing and offering are some of our responsibilities as believers in the Lord. We know that through the tithes and offerings is that the church covers its expenses that cause the ministry and the progress of the church on the face of the earth. The believer is "EXORTED" to give not by an imposed norm but by gratitude to the Lord for all that he has given him. The Lord became poor by being rich, by giving himself to us (2Co.8: 9).

The consecration of tithes to God has been practiced in the Old and New Testaments by the patriarchs and prophets, and the early church (Gen.28: 22, Ex.35: 29, Lk.18: 12, He.7: 12 ). Some believe that tithe is required by law, but nevertheless when Abraham gave his tithe to the priest Melchizedek it was before the law. (Gn.14: 18-20). We must tithe and offer not with sadness in our hearts but with joy because God loves the joyful giver.
a) WHAT IS THE TITHE:
The tithe is 10% of the work or general income earned by a person. It is used for consecrated use or is for God (Gen.28: 22). God loves the joyful giver if we give he will also give us. (2Co.9: 6-8) We can not steal from God, from how much we receive we can give him the part that belongs to the Lord (Mal. 3: 8-10).

Tithes and offerings will be counted by two church officials, recorded in the ledger. All expenses or expenses will be authorized by the official body.
3. MEMBER OF THE CHURCH.

An active brother is called an active member who has successfully fulfilled the conditions for membership.
a) Believe in Jesus Christ as Savior (Acts 4:12, 16:31).
b) Repentance (Lk.24: 47; Acts 17:30).
c) Marry if she is in fornication or adultery (He.13: 4).
d) Have a full knowledge of the doctrine and practice of the church and be baptized in water as taught in the book of Matthew 28:19.

Anyone who comes from another church and wishes to be a member of this church will once bring a letter of recommendation from their pastor or the church that belonged before. Understanding that our church reserves the right not to accept him as a member, if he deems it appropriate reserving that we give him a trial time that the church deems appropriate, but meets the requirements will be received as a beginner.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ACTIVE MEMBERS.
a) Combine all the days of worship (He.10: 25, Acts 5:42, Ga.4: 10).
b) Obey and respect the pastor and the official body; because they are entrusted to watch over our souls. (He.13: 17; 1P.5: 5).
c) Carry out the entrusted commission. (Mr.16: 15).
d) Fulfill the duties of the tithe and offerings (Mal.3: 8-10).
e) Keep reverence in the house of God, not talking with his brothers, chewing gum and no candy or going out during the hours of worship, taking care of the temple of God through personal hygiene and their children. (Ec.5: 1-3; He.12: 28; Hab.2: 20).
f) To long for spiritual growth through the reading of the Word, prayer and fasting, leading a consecrated life to the Lord by listening to the pure message of the Word of God (1P.2: 2; Jn.17: 17; Ac.1L14; Mr.9: 29).
5. RULES OF BEHAVIOR OF MEMBERS.

The member of this church must take care of his personal dress and grooming, both inside and outside the church to protect the testimony of the church of Christ.
to the woman can not cut the hair (1Co.11: 15; 1Ti.2: 9), because the hair is given instead of a veil.
b) Do not use skirts or short suits or short and cracked suits, low-cut, transparent, or wear men's clothes (pants). Can not to be a dress that provokes or shows his nakedness (Dt.22: 5; 2Co.5: 3; 1Ti.2: 9; Rev.3: 18). Do not use paint or makeup on your face, hands head or feet, do not take your eyebrow, do not use chains, neither screens or earrings (Ro.1: 26; 2R.9: 30; Ez.23: 36-45; 1Co.3: 10; Mt.5: 36; Ex.21: 6; 1P.3: 3; ; Ex.32: 2).
c) Men do not let yourself grow hair, beard, trimmed mustache, pants not stuck that their parts are marked, well buttoned shirt, do not use chains (1Co.11: 15; Ex.32: 2). Both men and women must wear appropriate clothing when they are going to direct or minister. Nobody is allowed to use the pulpit without first fulfilling the aforementioned.
While the cult is being celebrated, no member should be talking to his neighbor, chewing gum, combing his hair, or doing anything other than attending the service (Hab.2: 10).
To be accepted as a member the believer can not seek luck with the lottery, roosters, horses, and other games (1Co.9: 24-27). Drink intoxicating drinks, smoke, or chew tobacco, consult spiritualists, attend beaches, or public spas, eat animal blood, morcillo or moronga. (2Co.6: 16-18; Acts 15: 10-29).
NOTE: we do not wear a veil, "with all that, if anyone wants to be contentious, we have no such custom, nor the churches of God" (1Co.11: 16).
6. DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH:

Discipline in the church is not optional but a commandment: it is absolutely necessary if we are willing to obey the Scriptures. (Mt.18: 15-20). It teaches us that a brother in sin should be confronted, rebuked, and ultimately excluded from the church if he refuses to repent.
In book of Hch. 5: 1-11. It illustrates how serious it is to commit sin within the church, the special sensitivity that the Holy Spirit has against sin, how quickly God judges sin. The 1Co.5: 1-5. It teaches that in the case of sin that is committed repeatedly and without signs of repentance the church must: become sad, find ways to correct it, enter to judge sin finally exclude from the congregation the member who does not repent.
a) PURPOSES OF THE DISCIPLINE:
1) Honor the Lord Jesus Christ.
The practice of discipline is an act of obedience to all the commands of the Scriptures that we have already seen.
2) Restore the brother who has sinned.
Mt.18: 15 He affirms that the first thing that must be taken into account when disciplining is "winning" or restoring the brother who has offended us. (2Co.2: 8; Ga.6: 1). The purpose of disciplining is to restore and not destroy.
3) Keep the purity.
Sin negatively affects the church in all aspects. Sin penetrates the whole body of Christ. Purity and holiness are necessary to enjoy power. Such was the case of Achan when the army of Joshua was defeated in Hai (Jos.7: 1; 1Co.5: 6-8).
It is for this reason that when a member is accused of a sin that affects the norms of the church, the official body will be called and, together with the pastor, the restoration period will be agreed according to the severity of the offense committed. During this time of restoration the member will be deprived of his privilege, not forgetting his attendance at the services, praying and fasting so that he can have a good result of the restoration time (Nm.12: 1-15).


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CONCLUSION

We give thanks to God and our Lord Jesus Christ, for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that was given to us to be able to write this regulation. We know that the content of it will be of great spiritual benefit and growth for the Lord's work.
We ask God that every "Believer" brother, when reading and scrutinizing this regulation, will help him to obtain more knowledge of the Word of God, to increase his faith, to know the norms and rules of the church.

WE WANT TO THANK THE BROTHERS, JUAN HERIBERTO INTERIANO. SHEPHERD. TO THE BROTHER EDGAR MASAYA AND TO THE SISTER CONSUELO LOPEZ THAT WITH HIS COOPERATION AND WORK MADE POSSIBLE THE DRAFTING OF THIS REGULATION.



Note: Any alteration, full or partial copy of this Regulation is forbidden.
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