11. The Ministry
A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry
has been provided by our Lord for the threefold
purpose of leading the Church in: 1) Evangelization
or the world (Mark16: 15-20), 2) Worship of God
(John 4:25, 24), 3) Building a body of saints
being perfected in the image of His Son (Ephesians
4:11-16).
12. Divine Healing
Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel.
Deliverance from sickness is provided for in
the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers
(Isa. 53:4. 5; Matt. 8:16, 17; James 5:14-16).
13. The Blessed Hope
The resurrection of those who have fallen asleep
in Christ and their translation together with
those who are alive and remain unto the coming
of the Lord is the imminent and blessed hope
of the church (1Thess. 4:16, 17; Rom. 8:23; Titus
2:13; 1 Cor. 15-51. 52).
14. The Millennial Reign of Christ
The second coming of Christ includes the rapture
of the saints, which is our blessed hope, followed
by the visible return of Christ with His saints
to reign on the earth for one thousand years (Zech.14:
5; Matt. 24:27, 30; Rev. 1:7; 19: It-14; 20:1-6).
This millennial reign will bring the salvation
of national Israel (Ezek.37: 21, 22; Zeph. 3:19,
20; Rom. 11:26, 27) and the establishment of universal
peace (Isa. 11:6-9; Ps. 72:3-8; Micah 4:3, 4).
15. The Final Judgment
There will be a final judgment in which the wicked
dead will be raised and judged according to their
works. Whosoever is not found written in the Book
of Life, together with the devil and his angels,
the beast and the false prophet, will be consigned
to everlasting punishment in the lake which burneth
with fire and brimstone, which is the second death
(Matt. 25:46; Mark 9:43-48; Rev. 19:20; 20:11-15;
21:8).
16. The New Heavens and the New Earth
"
We, according to his promise, look for new heavens
and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness" (2
Peter 3:13; Rev.21, 22).
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